1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

5.7L Naturally Aspirated L98 V8 | 4-Speed Automatic | Sport Handling Package

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LOT #

260864891

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$14,999
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$16,298
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:
1G1YY3189J5119583
Lot Number:
260864891
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
56,274 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.7L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Dark Red Metallic
Interior Color:
Saddle
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
  • 5.7L Naturally Aspirated L98 V8
  • Tuned Port Injection
  • 4-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Dark Red Metallic Exterior
  • Saddle Leather Interior
  • Saddle Convertible Soft Top
  • 6-Way Driver & Passenger Power Seat
  • Saddle Leather Adjustable Sport Bucket Seats
  • Electronic Air Conditioning
  • Electric Twin Remote Heated Sport Mirrors
  • Illuminated LH Visor Mirror
  • Engine Block Heater
  • Delco-Bose Music System w/ Electronically Tuned AM/FM Stereo Radio, Seek & Scan, Cassette Tape & Digital Clock
  • Sport Handling Package
  • Rear Luggage Rack

Extras Included in the Sale

  • Original Window Sticker

Overview of 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible For Sale by Owner

Few cars capture late-1980s American performance quite like a C4 Corvette. With its long clamshell hood, low-slung cockpit, pop-up headlights, and unmistakable V8 soundtrack, the C4 represented a dramatic leap forward for America’s sports car. This 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible shows 56,274 miles and combines its 5.7-liter L98 V8 with a 4-speed automatic transmission and the desirable Z52 Sport Handling Package. Dark Red Metallic paint, a Saddle convertible top and matching Saddle leather cabin give it a quintessential period color combination, while a rear luggage rack adds another classic grand-touring touch.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is finished in Dark Red Metallic and paired with a Saddle convertible top. Its unmistakable C4 shape features the dramatically sloped nose, pop-up headlights, aluminum wheels, and dual electric remote heated sport mirrors that defined the era. At the rear, a luggage rack adds both visual character and some extra practicality for top-down road trips. The Z52 Sport Handling Package rounds out the package with a more enthusiast-focused chassis specification. The interior of this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is finished in Saddle leather, creating a distinctly 1980s contrast against the Dark Red Metallic bodywork. Adjustable sport bucket seats provide 6-way power adjustment for both occupants, while electronic air conditioning adds comfort when the top stays up. Entertainment comes courtesy of the period Delco-Bose Music System with an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo, seek and scan functionality, cassette player, and digital clock.

Engine

Lift the C4’s signature forward-hinged clamshell hood and you’ll find its 5.7-liter naturally aspirated L98 V8, fed by Chevrolet’s Tuned Port Injection system. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transmission, while the limited-slip rear axle and fully independent suspension help make this much more than a straight-line cruiser. This example also benefits from the Z52 Sport Handling Package, giving an already driver-focused C4 an even more performance-oriented chassis setup. With V8 power up front, drive going exclusively to the rear, and the ability to drop the top, this Corvette delivers the classic American sports-car experience that made the C4 such an icon of its era.

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