1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Introduced for the 1984 model year, the C4-generation Corvette may have been the biggest leap from its forbears. It was able to shed 300 pounds with the utilization of plastic body panels, as opposed to fiberglass, which was integral to the lightweight construction of the first three generations. Heavy use of wind tunnel testing and aerodynamic tweaking brought its drag coefficient down to as low as 0.34, allowing the new Corvette to cut through the air with ease. These upgrades extended to the engine bay, culminating in a new version of the “L98” small block with aluminum heads that added tuned port fuel injection, shaking up the Corvette formula and bumping up horsepower. 

The 1989 C4-generation Corvette was the last before a mid-cycle refresh, and while the high-performance four-cam ZR-1 was heavily promoted, it would not arrive until 1990. With that said, the 1989 Corvette was not without its improvements, like upgraded 17 inch wheels, tighter-ratio steering, Delco-Bilstein shocks, and front-end reinforcements. 

This 1989 Corvette is a well-kept, two-owner owner example, finished in Arctic White paint over black cloth-upholstered bucket seats with a digital dashboard. 

Highlights 

• Two-owner 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible with 42,469 miles on the odometer (confirmed by CARFAX), an average of 1,213 miles per year 

• Finished in Arctic White paint over Black fabric interior 

• Powered by a 5.7-liter OHV V8 with tuned port fuel injection; performance chip and new Magnaflow Exhaust combine to create 333 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque (up from 245 hp and 340 lb-ft in standard L98 engine) 

• Received an oil and filter change on 29 May 2024, as well as emissions/safety inspection  

• Four-speed automatic transmission 

• Recent upgrades include new: 

  • Bilstein shocks 

  • Continental Extreme Contact Sport 275/40ZR17 tires 

  • Convertible top and headliner 

  • Retro Newport head unit 

  • Hands-free mic with USB connector 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report  

 Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive, two-door convertible 

• The chassis number (1G1YY3185K5101292) decodes as: 

  • 1 – USA 

  • G – General Motors 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • Y – Corvette 

  • Y – Non ZR-1 

  • 3 – Convertible 

  • 1 – Passive restraint system 

  • 5 – Check digit 

  • K – 1989 model year 

  • 5 – Bowling Green, Kentucky, assembly plant 

  • 101292 – Production number 

• Pop-up headlights 

• Bucket seats 

• Power steering 

• Power brakes 

• Power windows 

• Power mirrors 

• Digital instrumentation: 

  • Speedometer 

  • Tachometer 

  • Oil pressure 

  • Coolant temperature  

  • Fuel level with Range and Average MPG 

• Digital AM/FM stereo radio with USB 

• Hands-free microphone  

• Center console with cup holders, cigar/cigarette lighter, and ash tray 

• Smog components on the engine were removed 

• Zero to 60 mph acceleration: 5.8 seconds 

• Top speed: 157 mph 

• Independent front and rear suspension 

• Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS 

• Wheelbase: 96.2 inches 

• Length: 176.5 inches 

• Width: 71 inches 

• Height: 46.7 inches 

• Curb weight: 3,289 pounds 

 Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips and dings on hood (touched up) 

• Passenger front lower fender has been dinged (and touched up) 

• Paint scratches on fenders behind wheels 

• Steering wheel shows wear 

• Passenger seat fabric torn (and patched) 

• Nicks on both rear wheels 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Floor mats 

• Owner's manual 

• One set of keys 

Ownership History 

According to the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was originally titled on 21 November 1988 in Pennsville, New Jersey. Nearly 25 years later, in June 2013, it was sold to its second owner in Springfield, Pennsylvania, where it remains. The Corvette has been inspected annually, and the consigner has driven the car only 4,717 miles in 11 years of ownership (an average of 429 miles per year).