Chevrolet Corvette C3 Targa (1981)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 207 photos
• Video including engine running
• Classic Data evaluation from November 2020 with a grade of 2 available

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 faux leather
• TÜV valid until 03/2027, H license plate

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Charcoal Gray
• Repainting cannot be ruled out
• The body is in well-maintained condition with slight age-related signs of wear
• There are no known defects on the body
• There is no known rust

Interior

• The car has a red faux leather interior
• The interior is in very good condition with a slight patina
• There are no known defects in the interior.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately
• The V8 engine runs flawlessly. The automatic transmission also shifts smoothly
• In January 2024, the entire ignition system, the ignition module, the ignition coil, and the ECM computer were replaced
• The heat exchanger was removed in the U.S. and not reinstalled, as the vehicle was driven only in the summer. Therefore, the heater and air conditioning are not operational
• Last maintenance: 03/2025

History

Ownership History

• 2020 to present: Current owner
• Number of owners: 3, according to the seller
• Initial registration: USA

Service History

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

Documents

• Classic Data appraisal from 11/2020, Grade 2
• Certificate of Title
• Invoices
• TÜV inspection report
• TÜV Report
• Vehicle Registration Certificate & Vehicle Title

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. The odometer reading is 76,490 miles, but this cannot be verified. A Classic Data appraisal from 2020 with a grade of 2 is available; additionally, the Corvette has a TÜV inspection valid through 03/2027 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. Both the body and the interior are described as “good” with slight signs of wear. One technical issue worth noting is that the heat exchanger was removed in the U.S. and has not been reinstalled. With approximately 5,000 euros in investments made by the current owner, this Corvette C3 offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of classic American sports cars.