1980 Chevrolet Corvette

1980 Chevrolet Corvette — Greenwood Daytona Widebody with 5.7 Liter H.O. 350 and Performance Upgrades Throughout

The 1980 Chevrolet Corvette was the last year of the C3 generation to offer the 350 cubic inch High Output V8 in all 50 states — a distinction that matters to buyers who understand what the emissions era cost the Corvette in raw performance terms. By 1980, Chevy had wrestled the L48 350 down to 190 horsepower in most configurations, but this particular car was built up well beyond that baseline. It carries the 5.7 Liter H.O. 350 designation you see on the air cleaner lid, supported by an MSD performance ignition system and chrome valve covers that confirm the engine has had attention paid to it. Dual exhaust exits cleanly out the rear, and the underside of this car — which we have photographed on the lift — shows a well-maintained chassis with no visible rust perforation and a properly coated undercarriage.

What separates this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette from a standard C3 is the Greenwood Daytona Package. John Greenwood was a Corvette racer and customizer who made a name for himself campaigning wide-body Corvettes at Le Mans and Daytona in the early 1970s. His road cars were offered as aftermarket conversions and carried serious credibility in the performance community. The Daytona package adds a full widebody aerodynamic body kit — extended front fascia, flared fenders, and a rear tail treatment — that gives this 1980 Corvette a dramatically different profile than the factory car. These conversions were expensive when new and are not common today. They represent a specific chapter in C3 Corvette customization history that is increasingly recognized by collectors.

The odometer in the photos reads approximately 39,356 miles. That figure is consistent with a car that has been driven and enjoyed rather than stored, but not abused.

Key details
Exterior: Crystal Claret
Transmission: 3-Speed Automatic
VIN / chassis: 1Z878AS403379

Offered by Skyway Classics, 10420 Portal Crossing, Bradenton, FL 34212. Taxes, title and fees not included.

Photos courtesy of Skyway Classics.