Turbocharged Yenkoish: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3

Somewhere between a Long Island speed shop and a fever dream, this C3 had its heart swapped for a 4-bolt-main 350 and fed a turbo setup reminiscent of a Yenko Camaro—because why not? It’s got mirrored T-tops for your Miami Vice moments, a 4-speed manual for actual fun, and the kind of backstory that’ll have you explaining it at every gas stop (and probably to every cop who pulls you over). Not quite stock, not quite Yenko, but definitely 100% turbo ’Vette madness—the sort of thing only the 1980s could produce with a straight face. Find this 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 offered for $11,500 in Cheshire, CT via facevette cormarket. Tip from Cory.

From the seller;

Rare 1981 Turbo Corvette 4 speed
$11,500
Listed 11 weeks ago in Cheshire, CT
Details
Condition
Used – Fair
Rare 1981 Corvette Turbo, 4 speed. This is a custom modified corvette that was done back in the 80’s that has the same engine setup as a 1981 Yenko Camaro. Car was originally purchased in Long Island, NY. As part of the turbo setup the original block was replaced with a 4 bolt main 350. Very mild restoration to keep as original as possible, rebuilt thermoquad carb, interior partially restored with new carpet, brake calipers, fuel system, water pump, original radiator rebuilt. Runs and drives, mirrored ttops, along with solid ttops. Will trade for enclosed trailer/car hauler + cash (depending on hauler

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