Vehicle Description
This exceptionally low-mile one-owner California Corvette was a
factory one-off Special Order - details of that will be uploaded
shortly. Equipped with the Z51 Performance Handling Package 4-speed
manual black glass removableroofDelco Boise stereo power leather
seats cruise control power windows and locks a tilt and telescoping
steering wheel; original window sticker owner's manuals service
history are included with the vehicle. The exceptionally low miles
are the result of a back injury that prevented the owner from
driving it; when he finally recovered the entire engine was
resealed by Chevrolet. The majority of the miles are from
Interstate 80 round trips of over 300 miles from the Bay Area to a
cabin in the Gold Country foothills.The 4th generation Chevrolet
Corvette (C4) was introduced in 1984. For 1985 GM addressed valid
criticisms associated with the 1984 model and in the process
created a far more complete 'Vette. The biggest improvement over
the '84 was the introduction L98 engine. Replacing the relatively
anemic Chevy L83 engine it continued with a 350 cubic inch
displacement but added Bosch tuned-port fuel injection (TPI)
bringing output up to 230 hp (up from 205). Torque was increased to
330 lb-ft (up from 290). This engine was also more efficient than
the L83. The '85 continued with the Doug Nash 4+3 manual
transmission with overdrive gears on the top three gears. For '85
an override button was added to the top of the shifter.At the time
of its introduction Car and Driver tested the 1985 Corvette and
found a 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 14.1
seconds at 97 mph. In response to comments about the harsh ride GM
engineers reduced the spring rates by about a quarter in the front
and rear. Additionally some of the endemic squeaks and rattles of
the 1984 model were ironed out for '85 Corvette. The Z51
Performance Handling Package includes Delco-Bilstein gas
shock-absorbers thicker stabilizer bars a heavy-duty cooling-system
and 9.5-inch-wide wheels all around.The new engine softened ride
and eliminated squeaks all went toward a far more refined Chevrolet
Corvette in 1985. The addition of "Tuned-Port Injection" badges
found on the sides of the car were meant to bring attention to the
new engine. Inside the main change was the digital instrument
cluster; its overall style was carried over from the 1984 model but
was revised to be more legible. Chevrolet sold 39729 Corvettes in
the 1985 model year. 14802 were optioned with the Z51 Performance
Handling package; this and the 4-speed are what collectors seek
out.From January-May there has been no decline in values for this
year and model Corvette. Hagerty Valuations has #1 Concours
examples at $20500 and #2 Excellent at $13300. We offer this
exceptionally low-mile beauty at $19900. Note: this car is on
consignment and garage stored - as it always has been - in the
hills of San Mateo.Engine: 350 ci/5.7L V8 230 hp 330 lb-ft
torqueTransmission: Doug Nash 4-speed manual (overdrive available
on 2 through 4)Colors: Bright Red Graphite LeatherOdometer: 35700
milesVIN: 1G1YY078XF5101879 Visit My Car Guy online at
www.mycarguy-sf.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us
at (209) 962-1144 today to schedule your test drive.
