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 5.7-liter small-block V8 with aluminum heads that added tuned port fuel injection, shaking up the Corvette formula and bumping up horsepower.  

By 1989, the C4 was nearing a mid-cycle refresh. Though the much-anticipated ZR-1 with its four-cam LT5 engine wouldn’t arrive until 1990, the 1989 model still saw meaningful enhancements. These included 17-inch wheels, quicker-ratio steering, Delco-Bilstein shocks, and reinforced front-end components, all contributing to sharper handling and improved ride quality. 

This 1989 Corvette is finished in Black paint over Light Gray leather bucket seats with a digital dashboard, rear spoiler, and front wind deflector. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Black (41U) paint over Light Gray leather interior 

• Powered by an L98 5.7-liter V8 with Tuned Port Fuel Injection (TPI) rated at 245 hp and 345 lb-ft of torque 

• Four-speed 700R4 automatic transmission with 8-Ball shift knob 

• Maintenance/service under current ownership: 

  • New Bilstein shocks, rotors, and brakes 

  • New starter 

  • New spark plugs and wires 

  • Vehicle Anti-Theft System (VATS) has been bypassed  

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report  

Features 

• Rear curtain/etched glass panel 

• Rear spoiler 

• Front wind deflector 

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• 85 mph digital speedometer and 6000 rpm tachometer 

• JVC CD Bluetooth SirusXM MP3 AUX stereo 

• Locking tire rims 

• Federal Super Steel 595 275/40R17 tires  

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint imperfections up front 

• Paint blemish on passenger front fender 

• Wheels show light wear 

• Carpet stained on both sides of center console 

• Rust spots around screws on lower carpeted portion of doors 

Included 

• Corvette carpeted floor mats 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manual 

• Original car stereo 

• Key to unlock the tire rims   

 Ownership History  

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible in New York, Florida, and (since December 2024) Texas. Its abbreviated CARFAX begins 10 April 1992 in Glen Head, New York, with 8,185 miles on the odometer.