Chevrolet Corvette

Vehicle Year: 1981

Summary

Overall this vehicle is in decent condition for a 43 year old vehicle and I would give it a general thumbs up. As is expected and as is common on classic vehicles there are cosmetic issues and mechanical issues present. EXTERIOR - Overall the vehicle is structurally sound and in good cosmetic condition. It has been repainted and it looks good from 20 feet but upon close inspection there are minor cosmetic blemishes such as dust particles and poor edge work around some of the panels as seen in the photos. I did not find any evidence of prior collision damage or major issues so it appears that the vehicle was just repainted, but not due to an accident. I found minimal surface rust on the undercarriage but nothing severe. None of the suspension components were rusted through. All of the floor and body panels are in good condition and there is no evidence of significant rust. If the vehicle spent most of its life in the north it was definitely garage kept and not driven in the snow. INTERIOR - The interior is in decent condition though it does show moderate wear and tear due to the age. The floor mats are slightly dirty and there is a tear in the right front carpet. The trim panels and seats have moderate wear and tear as would be expected but overall they are in decent condition and not damaged or severely worn. I found no abnormal odors such as mildew to indicate any kind of water damage or leaks, and no evidence of smoke odors to indicate that the prior owner was a smoker. The weather strips are aged and worn and the drivers weather strip is torn apart in some spots. The parking brake release button on the handle sticks in, but the mechanic at the shop was able to get it loose after which it was working normally, but the parking brake does hold normally when applied. MECHANICAL - the engine starts and idles smoothly, and it performed normally on the road test without any indications of hesitations or drivability issues. The transmission engaged gears and shifted normally on the road test. The steering and suspension both performed normally on the road test. The brake pedal is spongy, but they do stop the car. When braking, the vehicle pulls to the left indicating that the right front brake caliper is not applying. There was no noise from the differential on the road test. There are multiple fluid leaks as seen in the photos and outlined in the body of the report. The air conditioning is blowing cool but not cold and the AC compressor was making a moderate noise. ELECTRICAL - the engine cranks over and starts quickly. The starter sounded normal and there were no warning lights to indicate any charging issues. The power windows operated normally. The drivers power seat adjusted in every direction. The passenger power door lock actuator is lazy and does not move fully. There is an aftermarket radio installed, and it is functioning normally, and there are aftermarket speakers in the rear. The power antenna does not go up when the radio is turned on.

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Basic Info

VIN:	1G1AY8764BS417465
Engine:	5.7
Fuel Type:	Gasoline
Exterior Color:	Gray
Body Style:	Coupe

Odometer:	61231
Transmission:	Automatic
Drive Type:	RWD
Interior Color:	Red
Interior Material:	Leather

Exterior

Front Lamps:
Mirrors:
Hood: There are small blemishes in the clearcoat.
Windshield:
Roof:
Doors: There are small blemishes in the clearcoat.
Rocker Panels: There are small blemishes in the clearcoat.
Rear Lamps:
Exterior Moldings: There are small chips in the left and right rocker moldings.
Overall Paint Condition: There are numerous small blemishes in the paint such as debris in the clearcoat, and poor edge work around some panels and the fuel door, as well as on the body contours on the doors.
Floors:

Grille & front bumper:
Fenders: Minor chips and blemishes in the clear coat.
Wipers & washer:
Sunroof:
Side Windows & Seals: The door weather strips are aged and deteriorated.
Quarter Panels: Minor blemishes in the clear coat.
Trunk:
Rear Bumper:
Body Panel Alignment:
Frame:
Body Filler:

Engine & Mechanical

Engine Performance:
Fluid Leaks: There are leaks from the following components: Oil pan gasket, transmission pan gasket, transmission output shaft seal, power steering ram/rack, and the right rear axle seal.
Abnormal Noises:
Engine Oil:
Coolant:
Cooling System & Fans:
Transmission Fluid:

Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
AC System: The ac blows cool but not cold. The compressor engaged, but is making a moderate noise.
Belts & Hoses: The belts are worn and making slight noise.
Battery & Starter:
Charging System:

Undercarriage, suspension, steering

Steering: The steering ram/rack is leaking fluid.
Rust or Corrosion: There is a minor surface dusting of rust on some areas, but much less than would be expected for the year of the vehicle. The amount seen is considered below average/normal.
Struts / Shocks:
Brakes: The brake pedal is soft but vehicle still stops. The vehicle pulls left when braking. The left front caliper is new, and the right front is not, so the RF caliper is likely the failed component.
Ball Joints:

Axles / Driveshaft:
Transfer Case:
Exhaust Condition: There right exhaust is scraped, but not leaking.
Differential: The right axle seal is leaking fluid.

Interior

Overall Interior: The interior has moderate wear and tear due to the age, but is in better condition than most vehicles this age.
Abnormal Odors:
Door Trim Panels: Slight deformation on the left door trim panel, and wear and tear from age.
Seats: Moderate wear and tear for age but better than most vehicles this age.
Dashboard:
Carpet: The right carpet has some tears in it. See photos.
Floor Mats: The floor mats are dirty from age but can be cleaned.
Center Console: The wood shifter knob can be spun around. The parking brake release button sticks, but mechanic was able to free it up during the inspection.
Headliner:
Steering Wheel:
Instrument Cluster:

AC & Heater: The heater works, but the AC only gets cool not cold.
Radio: Vehicle has an aftermarket radio which functions. The left rear speaker grill is missing. The power antenna does not extend when radio is turned on.
GPS:
Window Operation:
Power Locks: The right power lock actuator is weak.
Key Fobs:
Heated / Cooled Seats:
Backup Camera:
Hazard & Turn Signals:
Convertible/Sunroof:
Diagnostic Scan:

Road Test

Engine Starting:
Engine Performance:
Transmission Performance:
Clutch Performance:
Steering Performance:
Wheel Bearing Performance:
Suspension Performance:
Braking Performance: The brake pedal is soft, and the vehicle pulls to the left when braking.
Transfer Case Performance:
Differential Performance:
Cruise Control:

Tires & Wheels

Tire Option
standard
Manufacture
Driver Front	Cooper	Cooper	Passenger Front
Driver Rear	Cooper	Cooper	Passenger Rear
Size
Front Size	255/60R15	255/60R15	Rear Size
Tire Condition
Driver Front	No Issues	No Issues	Passenger Front
Driver Rear	No Issues	No Issues	Passenger Rear
Wheel Condition
Driver Front	No Issues	No Issues	Passenger Front
Driver Rear	No Issues	No Issues	Passenger Rear
Tire Tread
Driver Front	7/32	8/32	Passenger Front
Driver Rear	8/32	8/32	Passenger Rear
More Info
Tire Pressure Monitor:
Spare Tire: