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This 1980 Chevrolet Citation is a five-door hatchback that is finished in two-tone beige and red over camel knit cloth and powered by a 2.5-liter inline-four paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes chrome bumpers, air conditioning, power steering, and a factory AM radio. The seller acquired the car in 2021 and subsequent work is said to have included servicing the brakes, performing a tune-up, and replacing the tires, carburetor, and fuel filters. This Citation is offered at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: 1980 Chevrolet Citation

The car is finished in beige with red pinstripes and lower bodywork along with bright trim and moldings. Additional equipment includes chrome bumpers, mud flaps, and a driver’s side mirror. The seller notes cracking of the plastic behind the left side of the front bumper as viewable in the gallery.

No Reserve: 1980 Chevrolet Citation

Factory 13″ wheels are mounted with 185/80 Maxxis MA-1 tires that were reportedly installed in 2021. The brakes are also said to have been serviced at that time.

No Reserve: 1980 Chevrolet Citation

The interior features a front bench seat upholstered in custom camel knit cloth with matching doors and carpets. Features include air conditioning, a Comfortilt steering wheel, power steering, a factory AM radio, a rear folding bench seat, and a lockable glove box. The seller notes that the headliner is missing, and the aftermarket phone holder and cupholders are not included in the sale.

No Reserve: 1980 Chevrolet Citation

A two-spoke steering wheel frames an 85-mph speedometer and a five-digit mechanical odometer showing 22k miles, approximately 2,500 of which have been added by the seller.

No Reserve: 1980 Chevrolet Citation

The 2.5-liter “Iron Duke” inline-four was factory rated at 90 horsepower and 134 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the front wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission. Recent service is said to include an oil change, a tune-up, and replacement of the carburetor and fuel filters. A vacuum leak was repaired in preparation for the sale.

No Reserve: 1980 Chevrolet Citation

Additional photos of the underside are available in the gallery.

No Reserve: 1980 Chevrolet Citation

Manufacturer’s literature and two sets of keys are included in the sale.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $6,500 by Vdub_girl
Auction Ended November 23, 2021 at 2:17PM PT
Bids 15
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BaT Essentials

Seller: grantham
Location: Chicago, Illinois 60657
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 1X685A6219556
  • 22k Miles Shown
  • 2.5-Liter Inline-Four
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Two-Tone Beige/Red Exterior
  • Custom Camel Knit Cloth Upholstery
  • Power Steering
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM Radio
  • Manufacturer's Literature
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #60200