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1981' Chevrolet Corvette
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$24,952Опубликовано 19 сентября 2026ID: LDS0wU
- Carma Automotive Group
- Georgia
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Information from the owner
Кузов: Купе
Возраст: 45 лет
Пробег: 80802 км
Цвет: Оранжевый
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Carma Certified 90-Point Inspection Road Tested, Inspected, Documented
Proudly serving customers with over 22,000 vehicles sold.
TITLE NOTICE PLEASE READ
This vehicles title carries a Not Actual Mileage (NAM) brand, preceded by an Exceeds Mechanical Limits (EML) brand recorded by South Carolina in 1996. On a car built in 1981, this is almost always the result of the eras 5-digit mechanical odometer rolling over past 99,999 back to zero a known mechanical limitation of the time, not an indication of tampering or fraud. What it does mean is that actual mileage on this vehicle is unknown and cannot be represented or warranted. CARFAX has not reported any accidents, damage, structural damage, or airbag deployment on this vehicle.
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Frame-Off Restoration, Copper
An honest-to-goodness C3 Corvette, finished in a striking Copper repaint from a frame-off restoration and dressed in navy blue and white leather with red pinstripe accents. This is a genuine drivers classic a 350ci V8 backed by an automatic transmission, in RWD, the way most 81s left the factory. Offered here on consignment on behalf of the owner, who performed the frame-off restoration himself. It comes with 1 key.
?? What Youre Actually Getting
Carma 90-point inspection road tested, inspected, and documented before delivery
CARFAX: no accidents or damage reported, no structural damage, no airbag deployment, no total loss
A documented frame-off restoration performed by the consigning owner were actively working to gather receipts and photo documentation from him, and will update this listing as that comes in
1 key included
No open recalls reported to CARFAX
Real Value
Modern pricing tools like KBB and Edmunds dont meaningfully price a 45-year-old collector car, and CARFAX doesnt generate a History-Based Value for a vehicle this old so we cross-checked classic-car-specific sources instead. Hagertys price guide places a #3 Good condition 1981 Corvette coupe at roughly $15,300 $16,300, a comparable 1981 Corvette sold at a Hagerty-tracked auction for $19,250 in June 2026, and the current average asking price for 1981 Corvette coupes on Classics on Autotrader sits at $22,455.
Were intentionally weighting toward the conservative end of that spread. The car presents beautifully in photos, but until we have documentation of the restoration work in hand, and given the titles Not Actual Mileage brand, were not pricing it as a fully-documented, condition-verified excellent example. We are not counting the owners reported $10,000 restoration investment toward this figure, since we dont yet have receipts to back it up well revisit this once documentation arrives.
Combining a conservative market range with our 5-Year Maintenance Plan ($2,500 value, no year or mileage restrictions), this vehicle carries roughly $20,800 to $28,800 in total value, with real upside once restoration paperwork is confirmed. Price is only what you pay, but value is what you get market pricing on collector cars moves, so just ask if youd like an updated report.
?? Features & Specs
5.7L (350ci) V8
Automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Coupe
Frame-off restoration
Copper exterior (custom color applied during restoration not an original 1981 factory color)
Navy blue leather interior with white inserts and red pinstripe accents (custom reupholstery from the restoration)
Wood-trim console with auxiliary switch panel
?? Vehicle History (Full Transparency)
CARFAX shows no accidents or damage, no structural damage, no airbag deployment, and no total loss on this vehicle. As detailed above, the title carries a Not Actual Mileage brand from a 1998 South Carolina title action, preceded by an Exceeds Mechanical Limits brand in 1996 consistent with a mechanical 5-digit odometer rollover common to vehicles of this era, but meaning true mileage is unverifiable and should not be relied upon.
The vehicle was registered in South Carolina for over two decades before being retitled in Georgia in August 2024. No open recalls are reported to CARFAX; you can independently check for open GM recalls at recalls.gm.com using the VIN.
Because of the NAM title brand, this vehicle does not qualify for our Dealer Certified Pre-Owned status or our Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan (engine/transmission/drivetrain coverage) see below for what coverage does apply.
Buyers Guide & Realistic Expectations
Like every vehicle we sell, this Corvette comes with a federal Buyers Guide posted in the window and signed at purchase, listing the major systems and disclosing that used vehicles are sold with no implied warranties beyond whats stated in writing. Thats worth taking seriously here: this is a 45-year-old vehicle with an unverifiable mileage history, recently restored by its owner. Were not going to pretend thats the same proposition as a modern used car, and wed rather you go in with clear eyes about what youre buying a genuine, good-looking classic, sold honestly. The As-Is acknowledgment youll sign is a separate, narrower document from this Guide.
Given the age and specialty nature of this vehicle, we recommend a pre-purchase inspection at a shop experienced with vintage/classic Corvettes, prior to finalizing your purchase and once terms are agreed upon. Ask your sales consultant for details on scheduling.
Carma Auto Group 4189 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
Financing available ask your sales consultant about options tailored to you.
?? Not local? Weve shipped thousands of vehicles across the US and can ship direct to you at discounted rates ask for a quote.
Because this vehicle carries a Not Actual Mileage title brand, it does not qualify for Dealer Certified Pre-Owned status or the Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan. Our 5-Year Maintenance Plan is still available 25 discounted oil changes, radiator service, AC service, engine diagnostics, and hundreds of additional discounts, with no year or mileage restrictions ($2,500 value) ask your sales consultant for pricing on this vehicle.
We do our best to ensure accuracy in this listing but are not responsible for errors or misprints. It is the customers responsibility to verify pricing, equipment, and vehicle condition with the dealer. Pricing subject to change without notice. Vehicle pricing includes dealer documentation fees and Electronic Filing Fees. Prices exclude tax, tag, and title.
Proudly serving customers with over 22,000 vehicles sold.
TITLE NOTICE PLEASE READ
This vehicles title carries a Not Actual Mileage (NAM) brand, preceded by an Exceeds Mechanical Limits (EML) brand recorded by South Carolina in 1996. On a car built in 1981, this is almost always the result of the eras 5-digit mechanical odometer rolling over past 99,999 back to zero a known mechanical limitation of the time, not an indication of tampering or fraud. What it does mean is that actual mileage on this vehicle is unknown and cannot be represented or warranted. CARFAX has not reported any accidents, damage, structural damage, or airbag deployment on this vehicle.
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Frame-Off Restoration, Copper
An honest-to-goodness C3 Corvette, finished in a striking Copper repaint from a frame-off restoration and dressed in navy blue and white leather with red pinstripe accents. This is a genuine drivers classic a 350ci V8 backed by an automatic transmission, in RWD, the way most 81s left the factory. Offered here on consignment on behalf of the owner, who performed the frame-off restoration himself. It comes with 1 key.
?? What Youre Actually Getting
Carma 90-point inspection road tested, inspected, and documented before delivery
CARFAX: no accidents or damage reported, no structural damage, no airbag deployment, no total loss
A documented frame-off restoration performed by the consigning owner were actively working to gather receipts and photo documentation from him, and will update this listing as that comes in
1 key included
No open recalls reported to CARFAX
Real Value
Modern pricing tools like KBB and Edmunds dont meaningfully price a 45-year-old collector car, and CARFAX doesnt generate a History-Based Value for a vehicle this old so we cross-checked classic-car-specific sources instead. Hagertys price guide places a #3 Good condition 1981 Corvette coupe at roughly $15,300 $16,300, a comparable 1981 Corvette sold at a Hagerty-tracked auction for $19,250 in June 2026, and the current average asking price for 1981 Corvette coupes on Classics on Autotrader sits at $22,455.
Were intentionally weighting toward the conservative end of that spread. The car presents beautifully in photos, but until we have documentation of the restoration work in hand, and given the titles Not Actual Mileage brand, were not pricing it as a fully-documented, condition-verified excellent example. We are not counting the owners reported $10,000 restoration investment toward this figure, since we dont yet have receipts to back it up well revisit this once documentation arrives.
Combining a conservative market range with our 5-Year Maintenance Plan ($2,500 value, no year or mileage restrictions), this vehicle carries roughly $20,800 to $28,800 in total value, with real upside once restoration paperwork is confirmed. Price is only what you pay, but value is what you get market pricing on collector cars moves, so just ask if youd like an updated report.
?? Features & Specs
5.7L (350ci) V8
Automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Coupe
Frame-off restoration
Copper exterior (custom color applied during restoration not an original 1981 factory color)
Navy blue leather interior with white inserts and red pinstripe accents (custom reupholstery from the restoration)
Wood-trim console with auxiliary switch panel
?? Vehicle History (Full Transparency)
CARFAX shows no accidents or damage, no structural damage, no airbag deployment, and no total loss on this vehicle. As detailed above, the title carries a Not Actual Mileage brand from a 1998 South Carolina title action, preceded by an Exceeds Mechanical Limits brand in 1996 consistent with a mechanical 5-digit odometer rollover common to vehicles of this era, but meaning true mileage is unverifiable and should not be relied upon.
The vehicle was registered in South Carolina for over two decades before being retitled in Georgia in August 2024. No open recalls are reported to CARFAX; you can independently check for open GM recalls at recalls.gm.com using the VIN.
Because of the NAM title brand, this vehicle does not qualify for our Dealer Certified Pre-Owned status or our Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan (engine/transmission/drivetrain coverage) see below for what coverage does apply.
Buyers Guide & Realistic Expectations
Like every vehicle we sell, this Corvette comes with a federal Buyers Guide posted in the window and signed at purchase, listing the major systems and disclosing that used vehicles are sold with no implied warranties beyond whats stated in writing. Thats worth taking seriously here: this is a 45-year-old vehicle with an unverifiable mileage history, recently restored by its owner. Were not going to pretend thats the same proposition as a modern used car, and wed rather you go in with clear eyes about what youre buying a genuine, good-looking classic, sold honestly. The As-Is acknowledgment youll sign is a separate, narrower document from this Guide.
Given the age and specialty nature of this vehicle, we recommend a pre-purchase inspection at a shop experienced with vintage/classic Corvettes, prior to finalizing your purchase and once terms are agreed upon. Ask your sales consultant for details on scheduling.
Carma Auto Group 4189 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
Financing available ask your sales consultant about options tailored to you.
?? Not local? Weve shipped thousands of vehicles across the US and can ship direct to you at discounted rates ask for a quote.
Because this vehicle carries a Not Actual Mileage title brand, it does not qualify for Dealer Certified Pre-Owned status or the Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan. Our 5-Year Maintenance Plan is still available 25 discounted oil changes, radiator service, AC service, engine diagnostics, and hundreds of additional discounts, with no year or mileage restrictions ($2,500 value) ask your sales consultant for pricing on this vehicle.
We do our best to ensure accuracy in this listing but are not responsible for errors or misprints. It is the customers responsibility to verify pricing, equipment, and vehicle condition with the dealer. Pricing subject to change without notice. Vehicle pricing includes dealer documentation fees and Electronic Filing Fees. Prices exclude tax, tag, and title.
