Vehicle Description
1994 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
In 1994, the C4 Corvette received some updates. Some revisions to
the interior on the dash and door panels, a new steering wheel
design, the LT1 sequential fuel injection becomes controlled by the
mass air flow sensor, and the 4-speed automatic transmission is
electronically controlled. 23,300 units were produced in 1994 and
of them, just 5,346 were convertibles.
For consignment, a '94 Corvette with all the right ingredients.
It's a convertible. It's black. It's been well kept and it has low,
low mileage with an odometer showing a title verified 31,170 actual
miles. Although it's wearing chrome aftermarket wheels, the
original wheels come with the car and the consignor states they are
in perfect condition.
Exterior
Wearing the consignor stated original Black two stage paint that
drapes over the car this finish is miles deep, and as we all know
black can be a bear to maintain. This car shows very nicely with a
mirror finish that literally stopped me in my tracks in the mall.
The rounded fascia and tail of the '94 harkens back to the original
'84 C4 but with a more lasting and relevant design. The profile of
the car is, not surprisingly, shark like...long, low, and
streamlined. The nose stretches out before the deeply raked
windshield, a short cabin, and a flat rear deck. The canvas black
top and its glass window are in excellent condition. We note a
touch of wear on the canvas where it meets the bottom of the
window. The 17-inch C6 replica wheels look fantastic. In black,
this car is elegant and sporty with a touch of badassery for good
measure.
Interior
Solid black molded plastic doors give way to the door sill where
Corvette is spelled out in white letters. Black leather bucket
seats with asymmetrical stitch lines were used from '94-'96 and are
distinct. These are in good shape, and we do note just a touch of
wear on the ingress contact area on the bolster. The leather
wrapped steering wheel has a large airbag compartment in the
center. The analog dash flanking the familiar orange backed digital
screen includes an ascending tachometer, then four small gauges
that complete the arch on the other side. The center stack, which
is canted toward the driver, contains an info screen with idiot
lights, push button A/C controls, and a factory AM/FM/Cassette
radio with matching push buttons. The automatic shifter is in the
center console with more black leather in the knob and boot. A
variety of seat adjustment controls are here as well. Behind the
armrest is the storage shelf in the back, covered in a low pile
black carpet. This carpet covers the front floor as well which are
protected by black carpeted mats. It all looks very nice.
Drivetrain
The much loved 5.7 liter, 350ci V8 is up in the long nose which is
fuel injected and factory rated at 300 horsepower and 340-foot
pounds of torque. The 4-speed automatic transmission is the 700R4
which sends gusto to the rear wheels where it finds 2.73 gears in a
limited slip axle. Power disc brakes are at each of the four
hubs.
Undercarriage
Fantastically clean underneath! There's no surface rust to speak of
and no grime or oil. The dual exhaust flow from the engine then
runs tandem under the aluminum driveshaft to then go wide to meet
the factory mufflers and exit through rectangle tips that tuck into
a subtly sculpted rear valance. Independent suspension is found on
the front and rear and includes forged aluminum components,
transverse monoleaf springs, steel stabilizers, and other
components not seen on mere mortal cars.
Drive-Ability
Out of my way, C4 fan coming through! Ever since my cross country
trip in an '84 in 1985, I've been attached to C4s like a remora
fish on a tiger shark. This one performs as expected, with a
torquey grunt off the line and great acceleration and handling.
Sure, it's a little less refined than your C7, but this is the
analog antidote to Corvette fever! The only thing that didn't work
in this 31k mile car was the driver's side mirror up and down
movement.
Yes, C4's are still bargains for the level of performance and when
you combine that with one dressed in a black tuxedo and retractable
top, you have a winning recipe for the gateway drug to the sports,
collector and classic car worlds! Once again, we don't make
predictions on sales, but I'll venture to guess this one won't
last. Put your money down on black and call today!
1G1YY32P8R5102372
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
3-2 Door Convertible
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
P-350ci V8 LT1 300hp
8-Check Digit
R-1994
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
102372-Sequential Unit Number
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