1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

5.7L Naturally Aspirated L98 V8 | Aftermarket Sound System | Aftermarket Wheels

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LOT #

260863116

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$15,000
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$16,299
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Make:
Model:
VIN:
1G1YY3189J5120197
Lot Number:
260863116
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
99,352 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.7L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Baby Blue
Interior Color:
Baby Blue
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Oregon
  • 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
  • 5.7L Naturally Aspirated L98 V8
  • Tuned Port Injection
  • 4-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Baby Blue Exterior
  • Custom Baby Blue Leather Interior
  • Blue Convertible Soft Top
  • Power-Adjustable Leather Seats
  • Digital Instrument Cluster
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Power Windows
  • Power Door Locks
  • Aftermarket Aluminum Heads
  • Aftermarket Wheels
  • Aftermarket Sound System
  • Aftermarket Convertible Soft Top
  • Alpine Audio Head Unit
  • Reupholstered Interior
  • Custom Paint Job

Extras Included in the Sale

  • Original Owner's Manual

Overview of 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible For Sale by Owner

The C4 Corvette was Chevrolet’s high-tech answer to the sports-car world of the 1980s, and this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible keeps that unmistakable character intact while adding a number of enthusiast-focused touches. Showing under 100,000 miles, this example stands out with its Baby Blue exterior, custom Baby Blue leather cabin, and open-top configuration. The digital instrument cluster, power-adjustable seats, aftermarket sound system, custom paintwork, and aftermarket wheels give it plenty of personality, while the reupholstered interior and replacement convertible top further separate it from a standard C4. For anyone after a classic Corvette that still delivers the look, sound, and low-slung feel that made the C4 such an icon of its era, this one checks a lot of the right boxes.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is finished in Baby Blue as part of a custom paint job, giving the sharp-edged C4 bodywork an especially distinctive look. The classic wedge-shaped profile, pop-up headlight design, and low stance are all unmistakably Corvette, while the aftermarket wheels add a more personalized finish. An aftermarket convertible soft top completes the roadster configuration and keeps the car ready for top-down cruising. The interior of this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is finished in custom Baby Blue leather and has been reupholstered, creating a cabin that matches the exterior’s bold presentation. The C4’s digital instrument cluster remains one of the coolest period details, instantly placing you in the high-tech atmosphere Chevrolet was chasing in the late 1980s. Power-adjustable leather seats, power windows, power door locks, and automatic climate control make the cabin comfortable and usable, while an aftermarket sound system with an Alpine audio head unit gives the car an updated audio setup.

Engine

Under the hood of this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a 5.7L naturally aspirated L98 V8 breathing through Tuned Port Injection. This example has also been upgraded with aftermarket aluminum heads, adding a performance-minded touch to Chevrolet’s classic small-block formula. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transmission, giving the car the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout that has always defined the Corvette experience. Between the V8 soundtrack, the low seating position, and the open-air body style, this C4 still delivers the kind of analog American sports-car character enthusiasts look for.

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1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Current Ask
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1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

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1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

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1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Current Ask
$19,000

The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray represents an iconic chapter in American sports car history, combining unmistakable styling with classic small-block V8 performance. With its sculpted fiberglass body, long hood, removable T-tops, and driver-focused cockpit, the third-generation Corvette remains one of Chevrolet's most recognizable designs. This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L82 Coupe, showing 51,976 miles, is finished in Classic White over a Light Doeskin interior. Equipped with the desirable L82 high-performance 350ci V8 engine and a three-speed automatic transmission, this example offers traditional Corvette performance alongside the comfort of power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. Its factory-style presentation and distinctive late-1970s styling make it an appealing choice for enthusiasts of America's legendary sports car.

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1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

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1979 Chevrolet Corvette

Current Ask
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