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One-Family-Owned 1981 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Sold on Hagerty Marketplace · 1981 Chevrolet Corvette · 38,400 miles · Brookfield, CT

Final bid
$9,900
Sold for $9,900
Ended Sep 23, 2026

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE The third-generation Corvette's original body style ran from 1968 all the way through the 1982 model year, and 1981 brought a significant manufacturing shift, as Chevrolet consolidated all Corvette assembly at the St. Louis, Missouri plant before production moved to the newly built Bowling Green, Kentucky, facility for 1982. Power came exclusively from the 5.7-liter L81 V8. According to the seller, this Corvette was ordered new by the seller's parents and delivered through Union Chevrolet Company in Memphis, Tennessee. The car is finished in Yellow over a Camel leather interior, of which only 1,031 examples were built in this color for 1981. Highly optioned from the factory, this automatic transmission Corvette combines the Gymkhana suspension and performance axle ratio with power six-way driver's seat, power door locks, an electronically tuned stereo with cassette, and aluminum wheels — a well-equipped example even by 1981 standards. This one-family-owned 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is now offered at no reserve with a CARFAX Vehicle History Report, a window sticker, and Connecticut registration in the seller's name. Highlights Single-family ownership Delivered through Union Chevrolet Company in Memphis, Tennessee One of approximately 1,000 finished in Yellow for 1981 Camel leather bucket seats High-option window sticker included Factory Equipment Highlights from the accompanying window sticker include the following: 5.7L L81 V8 engine with 4-barrel carburetor Automatic transmission Power four-wheel disc brakes Power steering Limited-slip rear axle Power windows and locks Tilt/telescoping steering wheel Air conditioning Electronically tuned stereo radio with cassette Power antenna Six-way power driver's seat Removable glass T-top roof panels Gymkhana suspension Performance axle ratio Automatic speed control Slotted alloy wheels Servicing According to the seller, the following work has been completed: Front brake calipers replaced Battery replaced Known Imperfections Various paint chips, scratches, and cracking Various interior wear Valve cover gaskets reported as leaking Power steering system reported as leaking A crack in the lower right corner of the windshield Tires with older gate codes Ownership History From the seller: "My parents brought this Corvette new, sight unseen. I drove it off the Chevrolet dealership showroom floor. This Corvette has been in the family ever since!" Included Items Window sticker Additional Information This 1981 Chevrolet Corvette is registered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles of its age. It is offered with Connecticut registration.

Specification

PlatformHagerty Marketplace
Year1981
Make / modelChevrolet Corvette
Miles38,400
ColorYellow
VIN•••••••••••431381
Full VIN is on the platform listing
Engine350ci V8
TransmissionAutomatic
DrivetrainRWD
Body styleCoupe
ExteriorYellow
InteriorCamel
Listing startedSep 22, 2026
Last checked9/27/2026, 10:50:17 PM

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Listing details

One-family-owned, Offered without reserve, Delivered through Union Chevrolet Company in Memphis, Tennessee, 5.7L L81 V8 engine with 4-barrel carburetor, Automatic transmission, Power four-wheel disc brakes, Power steering, Limited-slip rear axle, Power windows and locks, Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, Air conditioning, Electronically tuned stereo radio with cassette, Power antenna, Six-way power driver's seat, Removable glass T-top roof panels, Gymkhana suspension, Performance axle ratio, Automatic speed control, Slotted alloy wheels, Includes CARFAX Vehicle History Report, Includes window sticker, Offered with Connecticut registration (state does not issue titles for vehicles of its age)

Known flaws

Various paint chips, scratches, and cracking, Various interior wear, Valve cover gaskets reported as leaking, Power steering system reported as leaking, A crack in the lower right corner of the windshield, Tires with older date codes

Recent service history

Front brake calipers replaced, Battery replaced

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