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
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Some special editions are simply appearance packages, while others carry genuine provenance that collectors immediately recognize. This 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Convertible Indy 500 Festival Edition belongs firmly in the latter category. Showing just 8,394 miles, this highly exclusive machine is one of only 101 officially designated Indy 500 Festival parade cars produced for the 2017 Indianapolis 500 festivities, with this specific example individually numbered #85. That makes it exponentially rarer than ordinary Camaro special editions and far more significant than a standard production 2SS Convertible. Finished in Summit White over a striking Adrenaline Red leather cabin with a black soft top, this Camaro combines authentic event heritage with naturally aspirated V8 performance. For collectors seeking something with true motorsport association, documented rarity, and immediate visual presence, this is the kind of modern American special edition that stands apart.
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