1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Description

“When you're the Grandest Tiger in the Jungle, when you drive the Boss Eagle of the Skies, you're secure from challenge, above the petty disputes embroiling lesser beings,” wrote Road & Track magazine. “With the 1987 [Chevrolet Corvette], you know that no matter what anybody else drives, no matter what the situation, if you choose to do it you can do anything they can do, but better, so you can sit back and relax.”    The fourth-generation C4 Corvette was developed with an emphasis on improved handling and braking, and the sleek exterior was thoroughly overhauled but still 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 antilock brakes for the first time — all of which carried over into 1987, earning Corvette a place on Car and Driver magazine’s Top 10 list. 

This well-preserved 1987 Corvette Convertible shows just 22,348 miles from new, one of only 479 ragtops finished in 35U Yellow that year. 

Highlights 

• Powered by a 5.7-liter “L98” V8 rated at 240 hp and 340 lb-ft of torque  

• Four-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in Yellow (35U)  

• Granite leather (122) interior and Black convertible top 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Options on this 1987 Corvette Convertible include: 

  • AC3 Power Driver Seat ($240) 

  • AU3 Power Door Locks ($190) 

  • B4P Radiator Boost Fan ($75) 

  • C68 Electronic Air Conditioning ($150) 

  • D74 Illuminated Driver Vanity Mirror ($58) 

  • DL8 Twin Remote Heated Mirrors ($35) 

  • FG3 Delco Bilstein Shock Absorbers ($189) 

  • KC4 Engine Oil Cooler ($110) 

  • K34 Cruise Control ($185) 

  • MD8 Automatic Trans. ($0.00) 

  • QZD P255/50VR16, Steel Belt Radial Tires ($0.00) 

  • UU8 Delco Bose Stereo System ($905) 

  • V01 Heavy Duty Radiator ($40) 

  • 122 Graphite Leather interior 

  • 35U Yellow Paint 

Known Imperfections 

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

• Minor blemishes on the driver’s side paint  

• Some cracking on both the front and rear bumpers 

Included 

• All owner's manuals 

• Shop manual  

 Ownership History 

This 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was sold new in Illinois, moved to Wisconsin seven years later, then moved on to Iowa and Minnesota. It has been in North Carolina since 2023 and currently shows 22,348 miles from new. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Joe Abi-Najm Phone: 919.480.6656 email: jabinajm@hagerty.com