Vehicle Description
Of the many special edition C4 Corvettes that rolled out over its
lengthy 12-year lifespan, the 1993 models like this heart-stopping
roadster are notable for their 40th anniversary connection. With
gorgeous Anniversary Ruby Red paint, this spectacular convertible
stands out and with a stout 383 cubic inch stroker motor, it is
guaranteed to generate intimidation whenever you're stopped at a
light.
This potent roadster sports 44,884 original miles, which translates
to about 1800 miles per year. That means no snow, no daily grind in
rush-hour traffic, and no parking lot commutes. The factory finish
looks great in the sunlight, and the Ruby Red paint is definitely
the right choice for a high-visibility model like this. This is a
southern car as well, meaning no rust, no salt, and no underbody
issues that even on the fiberglass Corvette can be a problem.
There's no evidence of accident damage, either, so if you're
looking for a solid C4, it would be hard to do better than this.
Anniversary cars also got special badging so it's identifiable at a
glance, but even without the emblems, everyone knows this is a
special 'Vette. And with this much performance and at this price,
it will be hard to resist a sunny afternoon and your favorite
stretch of twisting pavement.
This roadster also got a special treatment inside, with matching
Ruby Red leather seats. Showing age-appropriate wear, but no splits
or tears, the interior has a comfortable, lived-in look like your
favorite pair of jeans, which is how the Corvette prefers it. This
one was loaded up with options, too: the Anniversary package added
a power passenger seat as well as the custom embroidery on the
headrests, and this car also includes electronic climate control, a
Delco/Bose entertainment system, and a six-way power driver's seat.
Both seats wear embroidered 40th Anniversary markings that are
shockingly subtle for a red Corvette. Overhead there's a special
burgundy canvas convertible top that can be stowed in seconds, and
there's decent storage behind the seats. Everything works,
including the cool digital/analog instrument panel that is more
effective than you might think at first glance and ice cold
A/C.
Power comes from a 383 cubic inch stroker motor with a serious list
of upgrades, including a forged bottom end with 4-bolt mains. Comp
Cams supplied a full roller valvetrain and it features 11:1 JE
forged pistons. Aside from the 52mm throttle body, the engine looks
rather stock externally, which is a nice feature if you like
sleepers. Performance is entertaining, especially with the 6-speed
manual transmission, which makes this a true enthusiast's car.
There are few better point-and-shoot weapons on the highway than
this car; if you see a space in traffic, punch it and the car roars
forward and with a 4.09 gearset out back, power is always on tap.
Some of the most powerful brakes of the era were a Corvette
trademark, and the suspension uses revalved Bilstein shocks with
coil-overs. Shorty headers and a stainless B&B exhaust system
sound awesome and bolster the already swollen torque curve. Custom
Fikse FM-10 wheels look spectacular and carry oversized 17-inch
Nitto performance radials.
Book value says this C4 Corvette is a screaming bargain, offering a
ton of performance and a design that is aging gracefully. Powerful,
fast, and with the 40th Anniversary package, downright beautiful,
this is a lot of fun for not a lot of scratch. Call today!
