18,500-Mile 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“There is little question that General Motors is devoutly committed to making its plastic Chevy the equal of any car on earth in terms of performance and engineering excellence,” wrote Car and Driver in 1986. “And America's favorite sports car, already superb, is for 1986 even better.”

The fourth-generation C4 Corvette was developed with an emphasis on improved handling and braking, while the sleek exterior was thoroughly overhauled and incorporated several Corvette hallmarks, like pop-up headlights and quad rear taillights. The updated interior included a digital instrument panel advertised as “the most sophisticated instrumentation package ever offered in a production automobile.” New in 1986 was the return of the convertible, along with the familiar coupe with fully removable one-piece roof panel, and the safety of Bosch anti-lock brakes for the first time.

When Chevrolet moved Corvette assembly into its new Bowling Green, Kentucky, plant in 1981, the automaker began offering two-tone paint schemes to highlight its world-class water-based paint system. The 1986 model year would be the penultimate year for the two-tones, including just 1,014 in Silver Beige over Medium Brown, like this low-mile example. With just four owners from new, this 18,500 mile coupe is a beautifully preserved example of America's favorite sports car.

Highlights

• Four registered owners and just 18,500 miles from new

• 5.7-liter “L98” V8 rated at 245 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Bosch ABS

• Finished in Silver Beige (59) over Medium Brown (69) two-tone

• Bronze leather interior

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

• The chassis number (1G1YY0780G5116893) decodes as:

  • 1 – United States

  • G – General Motors

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • Y – Y Line Body (Corvette)

  • Y – Standard Corvette

  • 07 – Coupe

  • 8 – L98 5.7L V8 245 hp

  • 0 – Check digit

  • G – 1994 model year

  • 5 – Bowling Green, Kentucky, assembly plant

  • 116893 – Serial number starting at 100001

Features

• Rare optional two-tone paint

• Bucket seats

• Acoustical insulation package

• Air conditioning

• Center console

• Day/night rearview mirror with integral map lamps

• Deep-twist floor carpeting and storage area carpet

• Driver information system

• Electronic speed control

• AM/FM Electronically Tuned Receiver (ETR) stereo radio

• Headlamps-on reminder

• High-intensity interior lamps

• Illuminated passenger vanity mirror

• Intermittent windshield wipers

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

• Tilt-telescopic steering wheel

• Fighter-aircraft inspired instrument panel

• Manual inside hood release

• Power door locks

• Power windows

• Side window defogger

• Soft-padded and carpeted door panels

• Twin under hood lamps

Known Imperfections

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report on 2 April 2004 shows “Accident reported: minor damage with another motor vehicle, front end damage.” No damage is currently visible

• This 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is presented in generally excellent condition for an unrestored vehicle of this age

Included

• Painted top

• Smoke glass top

• All owner's manuals

• Shop manual

Ownership History

• This four-owner 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe was sold new in New York, moved to Maryland three years later, then Ohio in 1997. It has been in Michigan since 2004, and currently shows 18,500 miles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com