Vehicle Description
Final year L98. 6-speed manual. 50,000 original miles. Transparent
roof panel. Extensive recent service including new Goodyear
radials. Runs and drives superbly, no issues, everything works. The
biggest bang for the buck in our showroom!Yes, Corvettes can be
very reasonably priced! This 1991 Corvette coupe surely represents
one of the biggest bangs for the buck anywhere in the automotive
universe. A car that originally cost nearly $50,000 (and those were
1991 dollars!) and provided a robust 250 horsepower is now
available for the price of an 8-year-old Honda. Better still, it's
been one of those many Corvettes that has always been treated as
something special by a caring owner and never used as daily
transportation, so it shows just over 50,000 original miles
(remember this is a 31-year-old car) and virtually unmarked factory
Arctic White paint. Thanks to a lifetime in a warm garage and
Saturdays spent being waxed and detailed, the smooth C4 bodywork is
almost entirely blemish-free and shines up wonderfully without a
lot of effort. By 1991, fit and finish were quite good and every
panel on this car is where it was installed by the guys on the
Bowling Green assembly line. It's possible that the nose has been
repainted simply because it's really, really nice, but we can't say
for certain. What we do know is that this car looks like it should
cost far more than it does (don't worry, we won't tell your
neighbors).The interior is in fantastic condition with the front
seats having been recently reupholstered using correct OEM-spec
leather. Obviously, there are no splits, tears, or even major scuff
marks, even on the high-wear outer bolsters, and the carpets are
equally nice. You have to develop your technique for getting into a
C4, but it's obvious that the previous owner knew his stuff,
because the usual wear on the sill is notably absent. The leather
wheel feels great in your hands and hasn't been baked by the sun
and for a car with a removable roof, this one is remarkably devoid
of UV damage. The dashboard's combination of digital and analog
instruments actually works quite well as a visual reference and all
the electronics, gauges, and systems are 100% functional.
Corvettes, being GM's flagship model, always come loaded, and this
one includes things like automatic climate control, power windows,
locks, and seats, keyless entry, heated mirrors, a trip computer,
cruise control, and a great-sounding Delco/Bose AM/FM/CD stereo
system. The optional transparent roof makes it feel airy inside and
there's decent storage behind the seats. You could certainly do
worse than choosing a Corvette as your cross-country touring
partner.Mechanically, the C4 is legendary. It sports the last of
the L98s, which was rated at 250 horsepower, a heady figure in
1991. The past three decades have also proven that this is among
the most reliable powerplants ever devised by man, bulletproof
under almost any conditions and always willing to play. It's also
insanely easy to modify with a vast aftermarket at its service, but
this one remains entirely stock, so it's easy to live with and
service. Obviously it was never raced or abused and the tidy engine
bay reflects conscientious maintenance throughout its life. Backed
by a great-shifting ZF 6-speed manual transmission, the L98 always
seems on its toes. Stab the throttle and a mountain of V8 torque
rockets it forward like it's on the deck of the USS Nimitz, but in
either of the tall overdrive gears, it loafs along on the highway,
pulling down mid-20s fuel economy. The suspension is athletic
without being abusive, unlike earlier C4s, so it really is friendly
enough to drive every day but potent enough to have fun when the
road starts to turn. Just be aware that despite being 30 years old,
this car still has insanely high limits, although the 'Vette is a
lot more user-friendly than many cars with equal performance.
Massive disc brakes have been standard on the Corvette for decades
and stand up to high-speed use without complaint. This car also
wears 17-inch alloy wheels which wear new 275/40/17 Goodyear
performance radials with fewer than 300 miles on them.Nicely
maintained, beautiful, and still a lot of fun, this Corvette offers
a ton of performance at an entry-level price. Complete with owner's
manual and a few other books, it offers entry into one of the best
enthusiast clubs in the automotive kingdom and everyone will think
you've won the lottery when they see this bright white 'Vette in
your garage. So let them think whatever they want, because this is
the performance bargain of the century. Call today!Harwood Motors
always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections
of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
