Vehicle Description
Powered by what's almost certainly its original engine, this 1990
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible offers the opportunity to get behind
the wheel of one of America's most iconic open-air classics at a
good price. A pretty strong argument can be made that the Corvette
has, over the years, offered more consistently awesome aesthetics
than any other model to roll off an American assembly line and,
with the right attention, this '90 can be transformed into a
stellar representative.
As is generally the case with Corvettes, this droptop greets the
present day still in its original configuration. The model arrived
with so much style on board that, to most Corvette enthusiasts, any
further exterior modification would be overkill. It's dressed in
the same white paint it debuted with, and while it's a great look
for the car, upon closer inspection you'll see it could use some
freshening up, although the intrinsic coolness Corvettes have makes
it a head turner in its present state. Should you decide to take
the steps to revitalize its appearance, rest assured that there's a
solid foundation to work with - we're talking about surface
aesthetics here, and there are no structural concerns, so a trip to
the paint booth and some focus on the contrasting black
ornamentation in particular will yield sizable dividends. Trace the
side trim from front to back and you'll see it remains nice and
level the whole distance - indicating a well aligned exterior - and
up front, the hidden headlights sit flush in their lowered position
and raise into position without issue, as does the black canvas
convertible top.
Just beyond the doors is a red leather interior that's plenty road
ready as it stands and could fairly easily be taken to a higher
level. You'll find some of the expected wear on the surfaces of the
contoured buckets, particularly on the driver's side, but they've
retained their shape nicely and haven't developed any splits and
the red carpeting below them, though likely original, is in very
solid condition. The dash area remains stock while still offering
good functionality - the gauges in its instrument cluster are nice
and clear and the dash pad above them is also unwarped and in clean
condition - always a welcome find in a convertible. An
AM/FM/Cassette stereo is on hand to provide a period appropriate
audio experience and the air conditioning is running strong to keep
you and your passengers cool during these summer months.
While the dawn of the '90s was a while ago, it was still recent
enough to see this 'Vette equipped with the technology to provide a
refined driving experience. Its 5.7 liter sits in a nicely
maintained engine compartment and is a smooth-performing
powerplant, fed by electronic fuel injection as it pairs with a
4-speed automatic 700r4 transmission whose overdrive gear brings
the revs down at highway speeds. Long before its competitors,
Corvette equipped its prized model with an independent rear
suspension, a feature that's still not a given to this day, and
it's on board here to provide a refined ride, with skip free travel
over uneven surfaces. The sleek, aerodynamic fourth generation form
offers the model's signature wide track and low stance, combining
with smooth power steering to make for exhilarating corner carving
ability as power disc brakes at all four corners bring the set of
17" factory wheels to prompt, fade resistant stops.
The chance to own an open air 'Vette that offers the road-readiness
of this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible at a very reasonable
price doesn't come along often, so it's not likely to last long.
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