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1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Navigation
The Chevrolet Corvette was introduced to the world in 1953. It was a sports car that, throughout the years, would evolve into a truly refined automobile. The third generation was patterned after Chevrolet's 'Mako Shark II' which had been designed by Larry Shinoda. This third series version would remain in production from 1968 through 1982.
For 1969, GM enlarged their small block again to 350 cubic-inches and in 1970, the 427 big block was enlarged to 454 cubic-inches. Power continued to rise for 1970 and 1971, with the LT-1 small block offering a massive 370 horsepower. The 1971 454 big block produced 425 horsepower. As the 1970s progressed, safety concerns, government regulations, and an impending oil embargo had the horsepower and engine sizes moving in the opposite direction. By 1975, it had reached it bottom for the Corvette; the base ZQ3 engine offered 165 horsepower and the optional L82 unit produced 205 horsepower. The remainder of the series would follow similar suite.
This particular Corvette is powered by a 5.7-liter Chevy V8 with around 190 horsepower. It has a standard four-speed automatic gearbox. Both the engine and transmission are original to the car. It is painted in uncommon factory two-tone paint of beige/dark bonze. Around 5,000 examples wear this color scheme. It is a well-optioned example with AM/FM stereo with cassette deck, and factory air conditioning.
In 2008, this Corvette coupe was offered for sale at the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by Worldwide Auctioneers. It had an estimated value of $14,000 - $18,000. As the gavel fell for the third and final time, bidding had failed to satisfy the reserve. The lot was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
For 1969, GM enlarged their small block again to 350 cubic-inches and in 1970, the 427 big block was enlarged to 454 cubic-inches. Power continued to rise for 1970 and 1971, with the LT-1 small block offering a massive 370 horsepower. The 1971 454 big block produced 425 horsepower. As the 1970s progressed, safety concerns, government regulations, and an impending oil embargo had the horsepower and engine sizes moving in the opposite direction. By 1975, it had reached it bottom for the Corvette; the base ZQ3 engine offered 165 horsepower and the optional L82 unit produced 205 horsepower. The remainder of the series would follow similar suite.
This particular Corvette is powered by a 5.7-liter Chevy V8 with around 190 horsepower. It has a standard four-speed automatic gearbox. Both the engine and transmission are original to the car. It is painted in uncommon factory two-tone paint of beige/dark bonze. Around 5,000 examples wear this color scheme. It is a well-optioned example with AM/FM stereo with cassette deck, and factory air conditioning.
In 2008, this Corvette coupe was offered for sale at the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by Worldwide Auctioneers. It had an estimated value of $14,000 - $18,000. As the gavel fell for the third and final time, bidding had failed to satisfy the reserve. The lot was left unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
2008 Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $14,000-USD $18,000
Lot was not sold
1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C3
(Data based on Model Year 1981 sales)
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8769bs403500 Sold for USD$0 2025 Mecum : Indy | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8767b5105249 Sold for USD$13,200 2025 Mecum : Indy | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8766b5105694 Sold for USD$17,600 2025 Mecum : Indy | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8767bs427911 Sold for USD$15,400 2025 Mecum : Indy | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8763bs409163 Sold for USD$16,500 2025 Mecum : Houston | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8764b5104544 Sold for USD$27,500 2025 Mecum : Glendale | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8768bs412107 Sold for USD$20,900 2025 Mecum : Glendale | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8762bs430294 Sold for USD$15,950 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8764b5104544 Sold for USD$22,000 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8765b5100051 Sold for USD$17,600 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8766bs409304 Sold for USD$25,850 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Chassis#: 1G1AY8766BS417645 Sold for USD$8,360 2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM T-TOP COUPE Chassis#: 1G1AY8768BS416867 Sold for USD$15,400 2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Chassis#: 1G1AY8763B5106852 Sold for USD$15,400 2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8762bs404441 Sold for USD$17,600 2024 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8768bs420028 Sold for USD$9,350 2024 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8767bs411692 Sold for USD$20,900 2024 Mecum : Dallas | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8760bs424591 Sold for USD$20,900 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8769b5101638 Sold for USD$16,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 1g1ay8765bs417152 Sold for USD$24,750 2024 Mecum : Indy |
Chevrolet Corvette C3s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 1g1ay8764bs410113 | 2025 Mecum : Indy | $12,000 | ||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 1g1ay8768bs431305 | 2025 Mecum : Houston | $23,000 | ||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 1g1ay8766b5106036 | 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | $9,000 | ||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 1g1ay8766b5105663 | 2024 Mecum : Dallas | $15,000 | ||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 1g1ay8767bs430324 | 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | $18,000 | ||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 1g1ay8766b5106036 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $12,000 | ||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 1g1ay8761b5107028 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $25,000 | ||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 1g1ay8768bs412124 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $12,000 | ||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 1g1ay8769b5101638 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $20,000 | ||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 1G1AY876XBS429393 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $16,000 | |||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | ||||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $18,000 | |||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2022 Mecum Indy | $28,000 | |||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2022 Mecum Indy | $22,000 | |||
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 350/190 | 1G1AY8765BS424487 | 2022 BarrettJackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | ||||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2021 Mecum : Dallas | $15,500 | |||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2019 Mecum : Kansas City | $10,000 | |||
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE | 2019 McCormick's # 67 | $3,900 | |||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | ||||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette | 2018 Carlisle Auction : Fall Carlisle | ||||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette | 2018 Carlisle Auction : Fall Carlisle | ||||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $11,000 | |||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette | 1G1AY8764BS425713 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | $14,000 | $18,000 | |
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE | 1G1AY8768BS410051 | 2017 Premier Auction Group | $15,000 | ||
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE | 1G1AY8761B5108485 | 2017 Premier Auction Group | $11,000 | ||
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE | 1G1AY8766BS403972 | 2017 Premier Auction Group | $10,000 | ||
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 2017 Mecum : Kansas City | $10,000 |
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