The Greenwood brothers were racers who built high performance
Corvettes and were perhaps better known for the radical
aerodynamics applied to their cars. To fund their racing efforts,
they built a series of custom built street cars, mostly during the
C3 generation. They continued their efforts with the C4 offering
body kits, suspension mods, aftermarket wheels, and stereo
systems.
For consignment, a 1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible showing
16,717 miles, but the true miles are unknown, likely due to
exemption. This is a clean Corvette with a Greenwood body kit and
wing that gives the car a uniquely low, race-like profile.
Exterior
Flame Red Metallic clings to the car like white on rice and while
it's not without flaws, it still looks great from 10 feet. The C4's
shark like profile is altered and enhanced by the color matched
body cladding prominently seen from the side although the corner
pieces make an appearance on front and back. The wide wing extends
the length of the car and contours to the body lines of the rear
fascia, throwing shade on the epic quad tail lights and capping the
flat decklid, especially apparent with the top down. That tan top
is complemented by a pinstripe down the side of the car while the
"salad shooter" wheels are perfectly period correct. Imperfections
include some drip staining on the top, scratches on the paint,
cracking window weather stripping, a number of various chips and
many of them are on the cladding.
Interior
The tan interior starts with contoured plastic door panels with
black switchgear panels and a carpeted lower insert and both are in
good shape. The perforated leather seats show minimal use and are
fully intact and clean while up front, the driver is presented with
a thick steering wheel ahead of the C4's electronic gauge cluster
with ascending light bars to indicate increases in speed and RPM's.
Black colors the center stack where there's a cluster of buttons to
monitor the car's conditions, a screen that illuminates with
indicator lights, and the Delco AM/FM/Cassette radio, all in very
nice condition. Within reach of your right hand is the Doug Nash
shifter for the 4+3 manual transmission and more switches of
varying purpose behind it. Very nice tan carpet covers the floor
and cargo area and the lining of the convertible top is clean and
black.
Drivetrain
Our engine bay provides some evidence that the miles are low as the
clean 350ci V8 reveals itself when you pivot the hood forward,
itself a great party trick! Meanwhile, the engine produces 230
horsepower and is tied to that 4-speed manual transmission with 3
selections of overdrive. Power and torque are routed to the rear
axle with 3.07 gears and Positraction.
Undercarriage
Very clean underneath. We have no complaints as the surface rust is
minimal and there are no errant fluids nor grease. Here we have
four wheel power disc brakes and a dual exhaust system running
through original equipment including the mufflers, terminating with
quad tips out back. The stock suspension exists with a front single
fiberglass composite monoleaf transverse spring with unequal length
aluminum control arms and stabilizer bar. The rear comes to us as a
fully independent 5 link system with a transverse leaf spring and
upper and lower trailing links.
Drive-Ability
We set off in this C4, careful as we exit the garage keeping in
mind the lowered edges. She sounds great, moves out with authority,
and handles like a champ. No surprises here. We note the A/C is not
working nor the power antenna. But all other functions on this
youthful Corvette operate just as intended and we wing it back to
the mall. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
If you're in the market for a C4, but want something just a bit
different from the average Corvette, the Greenwood kit here
essentially creates a new car but also harkens back to a time when
add on body kits were the thing to have, especially on sports cars!
Nearly 40 years later, it still looks great!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host
Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
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Vehicle Details
1986 Chevrolet Corvette
Listing ID:CC-2031694
Price:$18,000
Location:Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Year:1986
Make:Chevrolet
Model:Corvette
Exterior Color:Flame Red Metallic
Interior Color:Tan
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:16717
Stock Number:8189
VIN:1G1YY6787G5905724
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