10K-Mile 1984 Chevrolet Corvette Z51

Description

“The new Corvette marks a dramatic turn in Corvette’s 30-year reign as America’s sports car,” Chevrolet’s brochure announced for the 1984 model year. The fourth-generation C4 Corvette was a drastic change over the C3 generation, developed with an emphasis on improved handling and braking, and as a result, was the first of its breed to use what GM termed “uniframe” construction. This entirely new chassis would feature lightweight construction and fully independent suspension while a sleek exterior design further evolved, incorporating several Corvette hallmarks like pop-up headlights and quad rear taillights. The updated cloth or optional leather interior would include both a digital instrument panel advertised as “the most sophisticated instrumentation package ever offered in a production automobile,” but also “space-age” aircraft-style bucket seats. Only the engine carried over from the C3, Chevy’s fine 5.7-liter (350 cu-in) V8 with “Cross-Fire” fuel injection, backed by a new four-speed automatic transmission. 

Despite the excellent performance of the new C4 Corvette, the Z51 Performance Handling Package took it to the next level. Car and Driver magazine (May 1984) called the Z51-equipped Corvette “The Best Handling American Car of 1984.” They wrote, “To no one’s surprise, our Z51-equipped Corvette generated the highest smooth-skidpad figure, 0.86 g.” 

Highlights 

• Time-capsule first year C4 Corvette 

• Four owners and 9,942 miles from new 

• Optional Z51 Performance Handling Package 

• 5.7-liter fuel-injected V8 with four-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in White (40) with Graphite leather (122) interior 

• The targa top gives the option of creating a sleek coupe or an airy, convertible-like experience 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Newer BFGoodrich gForce Sport tires 

• New shock absorbers 

• New weatherstripping around doors 

• Aftermarket rear spoiler 

• Factory options on the 1984 Corvette include: 

  • AG9 – Power Driver Seat  

  • AU3 – Power Door Locks 

  • A42 – Standard Leather Seats 

  • A51 – Sport Seat Delete  

  • BGR – Bowling Green Assembly Plant 

  • B16 – Special Option Package Processing 

  • C49 – Electric Rear Window Defroster  

  • DL8 – Two Heated Mirrors  

  • EXP – Export Vehicle 

  • FE7 – High Performance Suspension  

  • F51 – Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers 

  • HE3 – 3.07 Rear Axle Ratio 

  • K34 – Cruise Control 

  • K61 – 97 Amp Alternator  

  • N81 – Shipping Label “Japan” 

  • QZD – P255/50/VR16 Tires 

  • UU8 – Delco Bose 4-Speaker AM/FM Stereo with Cassette tape player 

  • VC4 – Fuel-Price-Economy Label “Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands” 

  • VO1 – Heavy Duty Radiator 

  • V73 – Vehicle Statement Certification USA/Canada 

  • Z51 – Performance Handling Package 

  • Z6A – Rear Window and Side Mirror Defoggers 

  • 121 – Graphite Interior trim 

  • 122 – Graphite Leather Interior 

  • 40U – White Upper 

  • 40L – White Lower 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor exterior paint thinning in a few areas  

• The air conditioning and cruise control need attention 

• Power antenna needs work 

Included 

• Original window sticker 

• Two sets of original keys 

• Fitted car cover 

• New owner’s manual 

• Two service manuals 

 Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1984 Chevrolet Corvette in Georgia, Colorado, and since 2022, Mississippi. Paperwork shows the car was shipped through North Carolina and sold in Puerto Rico. The current owner reports he “purchased this car in Boulder, Colorado, in September 2017. It has been covered or garaged since that time. The current owner moved to Mississippi in 2022 and shipped the car via car hauler.” The Corvette shows 9,942 miles from new.