Vehicle Description
Right now, the biggest performance bang for your buck is
unquestionably the C4 Corvette. Comfortable, reliable, and fast,
they're everything you'd want in a modern sports car, and cars like
this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible with just 47,457 original
miles are a fantastic way to have fun without breaking the
bank.
Bright Red has looked good on the Corvette practically from day
one, so much so that Prince wrote a song about them. The C4 has
aged quite well, still remaining an iconic design that resonates
with enthusiasts who know that during its tenure, it was one of the
most potent cars in the world with handling and braking to match.
Today, finding an unmolested survivor that has been in adult hands
all its life is rather rare, given their combination of performance
and reasonable cost. Fortunately, this car survived quite nicely
under the warm Texas sun since new and proudly wears its red paint
and fiberglass skin in defiance of almost 30 years of service. As
GM's flagship built in a dedicated factory in Bowling Green, KY,
paint quality was above average on the 'Vette and thanks to all
those low-ownership years of being someone's cherished toy, it
looks as good as ever. Sure, it's not perfect, but there are really
no major issues to speak of, only nitpick stuff. And nothing makes
an entrance like a shiny red Corvette with a rumbling exhaust.
Corvettes were pushing technological barriers in 1990, and this
convertible is equipped with just about every trick GM could dream
up. The basics, of course, are covered: power locks and windows,
A/C, and a tilt column, among others. The leather seats are in
great condition with only very minor wear on the outer bolsters,
which admittedly see a lot of action, with the rest of the interior
looking quite good given its age, even better than you'd expect in
fact. The digital/analog instrument panel still has bright, sharp
markings and the digital gauges are a lot more legible and
functional than you'd think. A powerful, stock AM/FM/Cassette
stereo was left untouched (something very rare to see these days)
and sounds great in the well-tailored, red Corvette cockpit. The
black convertible top is great shape as well, but the coolest
feature of all inside the cabin has to be the 6-speed manual
shifter in the middle console, beckoning the owner to hop in and
have some fun.
The 350 cubic inch L98 V8 (5.7L) was the mainstay for much of the
C4's production run, eventually supplanted by the LT1. However, for
many Corvette fans, there's just no substitute for the big hit of
low-end torque delivered by the L98 and thanks to a vast
aftermarket, performance upgrades are little more than a phone call
away. However, aside from a new alternator and signs of maintenance
throughout, this one carries all stock equipment. That means when
you turn the key, it starts. When it's cold, it idles like it
should. And yes, the torque is impressive, hurling the car forward
like it was launched from the USS Nimitz's catapult. The 6-speed
manual transmission is quick-witted and the only transmission
performance lovers seek, and with that 6th gear, it just loafs
along on the highway, making the C4 and ideal high-speed mode of
travel. Powerful 4-wheel disc brakes, a reasonably comfortable
adjustable suspension with fresh Bilstein shocks, and the stock
alloys are wrapped in thick Kumho rubber all around that provide
plenty of grip.
Representing incredible performance and incredible value, this
Corvette definitely delivers on the promises made by its famous
bodywork. Offered with its original owner's manual and a clean
vehicle history report, this low-mileage C4 is the best sports car
you can buy for under $20k. Call today!