Chevrolet Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1981)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 207 photos
• Video including engine running
• Inspection report from November 2020 with a grade of 2
• The last service was performed in March 2025
• Odometer reading of 76,490 miles
• Matching numbers

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1981
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 5.7-liter V8 engine with 190 PS (140 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Charcoal gray
• Interior: red leather upholstery
• TÜV valid until 03/2027, H license plate

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted charcoal gray.
• It cannot be ruled out that the paint has been touched up.
• The body is in good overall condition with slight signs of wear.

Interior

• The car has a red leather interior
• The interior is in good condition.
• There are no known major defects.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy.
• Technical issues: The heat exchanger was removed in the U.S. and not reinstalled, as the vehicle was driven only in the summer.
• The V8 engine starts readily, idles with a classic deep and rhythmic V8 sound, and produces a smooth mechanical sound without any noticeable noise.
• In January 2024, the entire ignition system, the ignition module, the ignition coil, and the ECM were replaced.
• Last maintenance: 03/2025
• Investments: approx. 5,000 euros

History

Ownership History

• Number of owners: 3

Service History

• 2025: Last service
• 2024: Complete ignition system replaced, including ignition module, ignition coil, and ECM computer

Documents

• Inspection Report 11/2020, Grade 2 (Images 10, 173–181)
• Certificate of Title (Images 182, 183)
• Invoices (Images 184, 185, 189)
• TÜV Inspection Report (Images 187, 188)
• TÜV Report (Figures 190–199)
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (Image 200) & Vehicle Title (Image 201)

Summary

For sale is a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Targa in Charcoal Gray with an automatic transmission. The vehicle was originally delivered in the U.S. and, according to the listing, is in completely original condition with matching numbers. The odometer reading is 76,490 miles, though this cannot be verified. A 2020 inspection report with a grade of 2 is available; the Corvette also has a TÜV inspection valid through March 2027 and an H-license plate. The last service was performed in March 2025; in January 2024, the entire ignition system, the ignition module, the ignition coil, and the ECM computer were also replaced. The body and interior are each described as good with slight signs of wear. One technical issue to note is that the heat exchanger was removed in the U.S. and not reinstalled. With three previous owners, an accident-free history, original condition, and documented investments of approximately 5,000 euros, this Corvette C3 offers a solid opportunity for enthusiasts of classic American sports cars.