Vehicle Description
The Corvette hobby is one of the best in all of the automotive
kingdom, with enthusiastic owners, great events, and, obviously,
fantastic cars. This 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is a fast, fun
entry-level 'Vette with a known ownership history, zero
modifications, and an appealing color combination.
This car was purchased new in 1986 and passed down from father to
son, so you could almost call it a one-owner car. It was originally
bronze, which was popular in 1986, but at some point it was
repainted a more contemporary black. It's rather rare to find an
unmodified Corvette of this vintage, but this one has led a very
easy life as a fair-weather toy. The bodywork remains in great
shape, and while Corvettes of this period are known for being
hardcore, this one has aged very gracefully with no cracks or
obvious signs of hard use, and the shiny paint is holding up well
even though it's probably more than a few years old. Sure, it's got
a few signs of use but I much prefer this look to the original
bronze and I bet you do, too. The black rub strip that surrounds
the body adds contrast and shows no UV damage, and it comes with
two tops, both black, of course. For a car that's more than three
decades old, this one looks a fraction of its age.
The C4 had a state-of-the-art interior in 1986 and it has aged
well, both in terms of design and in this car's case, preservation
as well. The leather seats are called "Graphite" and it works
extremely well with the black bodywork. Showing minimal wear save
for some scuffing on the driver's outer bolster, the interior is
comfortable and inviting, but definitely performance-oriented with
a driver-centric instrument panel full of digital gauges. Carpets
and door panels show similar excellent preservation, as does the
cargo area out back. Turn the key and the dash comes to life, and
you have all the options at your fingertips: A/C, power windows and
locks, cruise control, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo that still
sounds pretty darned good. The top stows in the cargo area, so
open-air motoring is just a few seconds away, and there are rubber
floor mats to keep things looking fresh.
Torquey and as reliable as a mule, the 350 cubic inch L98 under the
hood provided Corvette power for years and remains one of GM's
better efforts. It's also insanely easy to modify, with a vast
aftermarket designed around it. But a modified engine is also one
that's been used hard, but you're in luck because this one remains
bone stock. From the distinctive intake manifold to the finned
aluminum valve covers, it remains clean and well-maintained, and
thanks to GM electronics, it still starts instantly and idles like
it should every single time. In fact, we have maintenance records
dating back to 1986, so you know it's been loved! The 4-speed
automatic overdrive transmission snaps off downshifts with only a
light prod, yet cruises effortlessly at highway speeds and actually
pulls down decent fuel mileage. The exhaust system is somewhat
recent and sounds awesome, the suspension still delivers impressive
grip, and the brakes are as powerful as ever. Even the original
16-inch alloys are in excellent shape with only some light
discoloration and wear fat 255/50/16 front and 255/55/16 rear
performance radials.
It's hard to go wrong with a Corvette of any kind, but this one
that includes a ton of documentation, factory books, and a
bargain-basement price. Call today!