1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

1986 Chevrolet Corvette CoupeThe C4 Corvette represented a clean break from the Zora Arkus-Duntov-designed C3, with a completely new chassis and sleeker, more modern but still...

1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The C4 Corvette represented a clean break from the Zora Arkus-Duntov-designed C3, with a completely new chassis and sleeker, more modern but still evolutionary styling. It was the work of a team under chief Corvette designer Dave McLellan, who'd taken over from Duntov in 1975.

For consignment we offer the 1986 version of America's sports car. A 350ci V8 engine, and a very nicely preserved brick red with some ground effects added as well as a rear spoiler and sexy ZR-1 wheels. Also, a new targa roof now covers a leather interior with digital gauges.

Exterior
All clean bright brick red fiberglass in good condition forms the exterior of this classic. A racing inspired ground effects package has been added to the fiberglass body and this includes a rear spoiler. With this package the car appears closer to the ground and lowered overall. A black glass targa top is new, and looking great, on or off for this racer. On the back a large greenhouse glass extends from the B pillar to the spoiler and offers up plenty of extra storage under it. All black for the trimmings surrounding the glass, and a black trim runs the length of the vehicle just below the belt line. 5 spoke ZR-1 wheels are all around and these add bling to each corner of the car. Iconic dual round taillights on either side of the vertical rear panel and dual exhaust peek out from underneath on both sides.

Interior
Gray leather in a high back bucket form grace the inside of this Vette. The seats have recently been recovered and sport power controls. A digital driver information system is seen on the square design dash. Grab a hold of a new steering wheel which fronts this digital dash. The seats flank a console glove box which is covered in a red leather top and has a bowtie and a Corvette badge embroidered in black thread. Also, power windows and a red booted automatic shift lever are in a field of warm gray toned faux wood grain. This continues upward past the temp controls, AM/FM/Cassette radio, and an information warning light center screen to the temp controls right. A key fob remote access button will get you into the rear storage area that has enough room to take the bags for a long trip and store the roof panel. Gray carpeting appears original and shows some slight fading and like new checkered flag and bowtie emblazoned floor mats protect the carpeting from the passengers shoes. Door panels are black vinyl and have a peppering of black inserts to add contrast to their style.

Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 350ci V8 L98 mill with electronic fuel injection, (aka tuned port injection), that can be viewed within an original engine bay. All clean under here and a racing chip has been installed for just a little extra power for your right foot. Bolted on back is the 4-speed 700R4 automatic transmission. Keeping everything cool is an electric fan on the cooling system. The rear axle weighs in at a 2.59 ratio.

Undercarriage
Reasonably clean and rust free. C4 suspension is seen all around and no rust under here. Also noted and on are power disc brakes for the whoa factor and dual exhaust with a muffler delete is seen snaking its way rearward to the dual dual pipe chrome tipped exit at the back.

Drive-Ability
Started right up and the digital dash came to life with all the stats. Drives very smoothly, has plenty of power, and the roof panel goes on and off with ease. Solid handling, and we can experience some G's with the chip, all the while looking racy with the ground effects package. The digital HVAC works but sometimes the display cuts out.

Overall a good condition Corvette all around. A 350ci engine with a racing chip added, which runs well and starts quickly. Nice brick red coloring and new glass targa top. All correct badging, and leather interior, with seats recently recovered. I think I need a Corvette in my driveway!

VIN DECODE
1G1YY0789G5106105
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
07-Coupe, Manual Belts
8-350ci L98 V8 230hp
9-Check Digit
6-1986
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
106105-Sequential Unit Number