Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
3-owner survivor that's logged only 8,227 miles
5.7 liter LT1 V8 / 300 horsepower
ZF 6-speed manual transmission
Sale includes the car's glass and painted roofs
Sale includes an original Pre-Delivery Inspection Procedure
form
Power steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
Delco Bose sound system
When Dave McLellan replaced Zora Arkus-Duntov as the chief engineer
for Team Corvette, he had some legendary shoes to fill. Assuming
control in 1975, McLellan lead the brand through some of the
darkest days of Detroit performance. By 1983, change was on the
horizon and at the forefront of that change was the highly evolved
fourth generation Corvette. With timeless looks, cutting-edge
technology and storied small block power, the long-awaited C4 was
destined to be viewed as a major milestone in American sports car
history. This pristine, 8,227-mile coupe is a fully documented
survivor that's been carefully tucked away from time, wear and the
elements. If you're in the market for a top-notch example of one of
Chevrolet's most desirable Corvettes in one of the Corvette brand's
most desirable colors, you're looking at your next car!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Bathed in vivid Torch Red, this like-new Vette features stunning
presence that's highlighted by a spectacular, show worthy shine.
Steal one glance down the sides of the car's slick body and it
becomes very obvious that, over its low-mileage life, great care
was taken to maintain a factory-fresh appearance. Step closer to
the car's wet looking finish and check out straight and ripple-free
panels that aren't plagued by any cracks or major imperfections.
Grab the car's well-adjusted hood and feel how smoothly it opens to
provide excellent fit that's set off by a glossy clearcoat sheen.
If you like vintage Corvettes that are completely true to their
assembly line state, they don't get more authentic than this!
ENGINE
From the original 283 cars to the brutal C7 Z06, Chevrolet has done
an excellent job keeping performance alive behind the Corvette
cross-flags. This low-mileage coupe continues that work with one of
GM's venerable 5.7 liter LT1 V8s. Not to be confused with the moody
LT-1 of the 1970s, this version was introduced in 1992 as a
thoroughly modern form of small block motivation. The foundation is
an iron, 4-bolt casting, topped with aluminum heads, that utilizes
speed density fuel management, batch-fire injection and a dedicated
ECM to twist 300 horsepower into 340 lb./ft. of street-slaying
torque. Known for its good manners and calm demeanor, the LT1 is a
great street engine, with a quick reminder of Team Corvette's
performance history returning through a simple stab of the go
pedal. As a practically new piece, nearly everything under this
coupe's hood appears to be factory-installed. And, with a quick
turn of the key, the mill fires to life, settling in to a smooth
idle with a great factory exhaust note.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Behind that hot small block, a proven ZF 6-speed distributes power
to a factory Corvette rear end. With ample torque on tap, this
Vette is plenty quick off the line, but retains the highway manners
of a family car thanks to tall rear gears. The C4 suspension was
engineered to compete on an international level, featuring
lightweight aluminum spindle uprights, A-arms, half shafts, and
control arms. Stops are handled by power-assisted calipers, which
clamp four vented discs. Power meets the pavement through machined
aluminum wheels, which spin 255/45ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GS-Cs in
front of 285/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GS-Cs. The bottom of this coupe
is every bit as nice as its spotless engine compartment and glossy
exterior panels, showing minimal wear and almost no signs of
weathering. The car's bright suspension bits contrast nicely to a
clean floorpan. And its straight and solid chassis barely looks
like its seen ANY time on the road.
INTERIOR
Good preservation is key to any vintage car's interior, and this
C4's cockpit looks factory fresh in virtually every way. The plush
driving environment kicks off with a pair of power-adjustable
buckets that are stitched in black leather. In front of those
buckets, a leather-wrapped and cross-flag branded steering wheel
laps a conservative dash that's fitted with both clear analog and
bright digital gauges. Inside that dash, the car's modern center
stack anchors electronic climate control above a premium Delco Bose
sound system and simple, black shifter. Opposite that center stack,
monochromatic side panels feature switches for power windows, power
door locks and power-adjusted mirrors. At the back of those panels,
a surprisingly spacious cargo hold features enough room for short,
weekend road trips. And naturally, all the amenities and
conveniences you've come to expect in a modern ride are present and
accounted for.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
An original Pre-Delivery Inspection Procedure form
An original Owner's Manual
The car's original VHS tape
Original accessory paperwork
The best aspect of owning a clean, low-mileage C4 is: whether you
decide to drive it or stash it, you own a genuinely great car
that's capable of comfortably traveling anywhere. While every
subsequent generation of Corvette has shared the same set of goals,
this one marks the first whole-hearted attempt at transforming
America's best sports car into the world's best sports car. Don't
miss your chance to take home a fantastic example of one the
coolest Corvettes ever assembled.