Number of cylinders: 8
Service history: Present
Number of owners: 9
Registration number: 68-SV-DP

Chevrolet Corvette C3, 1981. 91,075 km, service books from new.

The Chevrolet Corvette C3 remains one of the most iconic American sports cars ever built. The third generation was produced from 1968 through 1982 and is instantly recognisable by its long, low body, wide haunches and removable T-top roof panels. A design rooted in the sixties, yet refined over the years into a mature, characterful V8 sports car. From 1978 the C3 received its distinctive plastic bumpers, lending a cleaner, more modern look compared to the earlier chrome-bumper models.

This Corvette dates from 1981 and belongs to the very first series built at the new Bowling Green plant, after production moved from St. Louis. That makes this model year a landmark moment in Corvette history. It is also the first year Chevrolet introduced the Computer Command Control system. This system manages ignition timing and fuel mixture for the original Rochester Quadrajet carburettor, drawing on sensor data such as throttle position, vacuum and temperature. On this car the system works exactly as intended, something that is by no means guaranteed with this type and year.

The story continues on our website, where the full file is kept as well. 71 photographs. The service history, scanned in full. The Carfax report. The original factory brochure to page through.

Every car here follows the same route: first pre-market, then the showroom, and finally the live auction on our own site. What changes is the way you buy, not the location — once a car has arrived, it stays with us in Katwijk. This one is in the showroom and you are welcome to come and see it, no appointment needed. You buy it here at a fixed price: no bidding, no waiting. Our showroom in Katwijk, 30 km from Amsterdam Schiphol, is open Mon–Fri 9–18 and Sat 10–17. Call ahead and it will be standing ready, with someone free for you.

Within the EU no customs duty arises on this purchase. Registration tax and registration costs in your own country are not included. We supply the export documents and assist with the registration. The price shown is the full price for collection in Katwijk. We arrange insured door-to-door transport worldwide, cost quoted per destination beforehand.

Prefer a different colour or specification than this example? Tell us what you are looking for — another Chevrolet we can often find through our network of marque specialists and collectors, outside the listings. Have one of your own: we buy exceptional cars outright, classic or modern.

Our showroom measures 6,000 m², with over 150 cars under one roof. You are just as welcome if you are not buying — walk around, take your time and enjoy the cars; sharing the enthusiasm is half of it.