In 1975, David McLellan took over as the Chief Designer for the Corvette, and by doing so, set on a mission to completely revolutionize Chevy's sports car. Almost 10 years later, McLellan's vision had finally come to life. The C4 made its debut, and it was a completely new character. With an evolutionary design and chassis made from scratch, the new Vette couldn't be labeled as just an improved version of its older sibling, it was almost a superior breed. We'll get into the details further down our introduction. This 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Convertible, however, has been through 27,400 miles with its original owner, and is currently up for sale, awaiting the second chapter of its life.
McLellan didn't compress his imagination when designing the C4, it was sleeker, more aggressive-looking, and replaced the previous generation's curves with a sharp, boxy design. Even the panels and bumpers on the C4 were made of molding plastics. The only things brought forward were the now single pop-up headlights and quad taillights. This specific example is dressed in a handsome Medium Brown Metallic paint job. This is a rare combination, as many Corvettes of this time never came with a full Medium Brown Metallic paint job, even though accents were not uncommon. In fact, the seller reports that a GM representative informed him that only 56 Corvette Convertibles of this color were produced in 1986, but that information wasn't confirmed in writing. The car also has its convertible top tucked away in the saddle, as well as the original window stickers. While the Saddle/Black swathed cabin does imply some classic taste, the most eye-catching thing within the interior of this 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Convertible is its electronic dashboard with a digital liquid crystal display instrument cluster. The seller has been transparent, informing us the radio isn't working, but the reason for it still being that way is because he has never wanted to take apart the dashboard. How's that for preserving originality?
Being an early model, this 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Convertible has the 350ci (5.7L) L83 V8. While it isn't the most powerful of the V8 engines that made its way into the C4, the engine provides a lot of character. 230hp of character to be more precise. The owner also reported that the car currently has a minor oil drip. Drive goes to the rear wheels via an automatic transmission.
1986 Model Year Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Convertible Medium Brown Metallic exterior Saddle Brown interior Convertible top in Saddle Automatic transmission 350ci V8 230 HP Pace Car edition For sale by original owner Original window sticker available Displays and accessories from dealer at time of purchase Seller reports a minor oil drip Seller reports radio does not function - never wanted to take apart the dash 27,400 original miles Original books and manuals included Reported to be a rare color combination - most Corvettes of this era had Medium Brown Metallic accents but not full exterior paint Seller reports that GM representative expressed only 56, 1986 Medium Brown Metallic Corvette Convertibles in 1986 were made - not in writing
Chevy’s second generation or C2 Corvette is one of the shortest in the Corvette’s story. It saw just five production years, namely 1963 to 1967. Yet, the C2 is recognized as a defining moment in the Corvette’s journey, bringing features that endured for generations. It marked when the Corvette would forever be a V8-powered machine, and only have V8s under the hood. It brought pop-up headlamps to the party for four decades thereafter. Most alluringly, it created an achingly beautiful shape that modern Corvettes haven’t quite been able to pull off – they’ve all tended towards muscular and angular – or a combination of the two. Today’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod LS3 is a fine restomod that’s truly a one-of-a-kind machine. Sitting on a SRIII Motorsports Round Tube Chassis, this ‘Vette enjoys a 480-horsepower GM LS3 V8 with fuel injection, a Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox and so many other neat things. The current owner says that just 800 miles have passed since the build of this car was completed.
Chevy’s C3 or third generation Corvette was around from 1968 right up until 1982. It weathered the Malaise Era with poise, remaining one of the fastest American cars during those dark times. Chevy kept updating and improving the C3 throughout its lifetime, too. This meant that even later-model C3s had plenty to offer. Take this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe as a prime example. It’s painted in lustrous Coca Cola red and packs the requisite 350ci V8 under the hood. Plus, it’s got under 10,000 miles and resides in Brownsville, Kentucky. Talk to us if you’d like to make it your own – because a C3 Corvette in good condition is a fine way to enter the world of classic American cars.
Chevy’s C8 or eighth-generation Corvette debuted in 2020 with a new mid-engined design, supercar-inspired looks and a new level of performance, overall. The new LT2 small-block V8 makes 490hp and 465lb-ft in stock form, which is a mild increase over the C7 on paper, but translates to vastly improved acceleration and drivability as a result of tuning and the new 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox which the C8 comes with. But what if you want to make that naturally aspirated unit into a forced induction beast? Well, you get something like this 570-horsepower 2022 Chevrolet Corvette 1LT. Tuned by Elited South Tuning and fitted with a Huron twin-turbo kit, this rear-wheel drive beast could be yours. It’s up for grabs in Greer, South Carolina with under 5,000 miles on the clock. The original window sticker, two keys and owner’s manual are included with the sale as well.
In the Seventies, trucks like this 1971 Chevrolet C10 plied back and forth across America’s roads, carrying cargo and supplies for countless small businesses and entrepreneurs. Essentially, these trucks were a significant part of the backbone of American commerce, in urban as well as rural areas. They were built tough and utilitarian, but had reasonable comfort to allow their owners to carry their families within the passenger cab as and when needed. This particular truck comes from the second generation of the C/K Series which ran between 1967 and 1972. IT’s got just 1,237 miles on it after some refreshment work, and is available in Spring, Texas. That makes it a fine classic truck to own and drive if you’re inclined towards such vehicles.
Chevy’s second generation or C2 Corvette is one of the shortest in the Corvette’s story. It saw just five production years, namely 1963 to 1967. Yet, the C2 is recognized as a defining moment in the Corvette’s journey, bringing features that endured for generations. It marked when the Corvette would forever be a V8-powered machine, and only have V8s under the hood. It brought pop-up headlamps to the party for four decades thereafter. Most alluringly, it created an achingly beautiful shape that modern Corvettes haven’t quite been able to pull off – they’ve all tended towards muscular and angular – or a combination of the two. Today’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod LS3 is a fine restomod that’s truly a one-of-a-kind machine. Sitting on a SRIII Motorsports Round Tube Chassis, this ‘Vette enjoys a 480-horsepower GM LS3 V8 with fuel injection, a Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox and so many other neat things. The current owner says that just 800 miles have passed since the build of this car was completed.
Chevy’s C3 or third generation Corvette was around from 1968 right up until 1982. It weathered the Malaise Era with poise, remaining one of the fastest American cars during those dark times. Chevy kept updating and improving the C3 throughout its lifetime, too. This meant that even later-model C3s had plenty to offer. Take this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe as a prime example. It’s painted in lustrous Coca Cola red and packs the requisite 350ci V8 under the hood. Plus, it’s got under 10,000 miles and resides in Brownsville, Kentucky. Talk to us if you’d like to make it your own – because a C3 Corvette in good condition is a fine way to enter the world of classic American cars.
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