1985 Chevrolet Chevette CS Coupe

Description

The third generation Chevrolet Chevette, refreshed for 1983, epitomized practicality and efficiency expected from the American automotive landscape in its time. It housed a modest yet reliable inline-four engine and boasted a functional interior layout, prioritizing space utilization and comfort for passengers. While not luxurious by any means, its straightforward dashboard and basic amenities provided a no-frills driving experience. As fuel efficiency became increasingly important during this period, the Chevette excelled, offering commendable mileage figures that appealed to budget-conscious consumers. Sales of the Chevette were brisk throughout the 1980s, yet today they are a rare sight on the roads they once dominated. Examples such as this sporty 1985 Chevrolet Chevette offered in time-capsule-like condition are even rarer still. Offered in a state likely to be seen only within General Motors’ own museum, this CS Coupe is a slice of no-frills 1980s nostalgia.

Highlights 

• Offered with an incredibly low 2,878 miles at the time of listing 

• Finished in Medium Brown Metallic over a tan cloth interior 

• Sporty three-door CS Hatchback Coupe variant 

• 1.6-liter overhead cam four-cylinder gasoline engine 

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Push button Delco AM radio 

• 13 x 5 inch steel wheels with hubcaps and Hankook whitewall tires 

• 27.1 cubic feet of cargo space  

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Unitized body construction 

• Front door armrests 

• Door map pockets 

• Center dome light 

• Full carpeting 

• Three-speed heating and ventilation system 

• Dual-speed electric wipers 

• Black front bumper with body color end caps 

• Front air dam 

• Front stabilizer bar 

• Rack and pinion steering 

• Front disc brakes with wear sensors 

• On-board computer 

• “Computer selected” full coil suspension 

• 12.2 gallon fuel tank 

Known Imperfections 

• Spots of light underbody surface rust visible in the accompanying photography 

• Minor rock chipping 

• A small crack on taillight 

• A small nick on rear bumper 

Included 

• Trunk mounted spare tire and jack 

• Original owner’s manual and purchase paperwork 

Ownership History

This wonderfully preserved Chevette CS was originally sold via Bill Gordon Chevrolet of Rochester, New York on 14 December 1984 with 14.5 delivery miles on the odometer. It’s clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows two prior owners between New York and Virginia, traveling an average of 74 miles a year over the past 39 years.