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1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 1G1AY8769BS422161
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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

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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe1g1ay8764bs4101132025 Mecum : Indy$12,000  
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe1g1ay8768bs4313052025 Mecum : Houston$23,000  
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe1g1ay8766b51060362025 Mecum : Kissimmee$9,000  
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe1g1ay8766b51056632024 Mecum : Dallas$15,000  
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe1g1ay8767bs4303242024 Mecum : Harrisburg$18,000  
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe1g1ay8766b51060362024 Mecum : Kissimmee$12,000  
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe1g1ay8761b51070282024 Mecum : Kissimmee$25,000  
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe1g1ay8768bs4121242023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023$12,000  
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe1g1ay8769b51016382023 Mecum : Indy$20,000  
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee   
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe1G1AY876XBS4293932022 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 350/1901G1AY8765BS4244872022 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 Corvette1G1AY8764BS4257132018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring $14,000$18,000
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE1G1AY8768BS4100512017 Premier Auction Group$15,000  
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE1G1AY8761B51084852017 Premier Auction Group$11,000  
1981 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE1G1AY8766BS4039722017 Premier Auction Group$10,000  
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 2017 Mecum : Kansas City$10,000  

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