1990 Chevrolet Corvette

Description

The great thing about Corvette collectors is that they know history and respect documentation. This 1990 Corvette convertible is an ideal example of enthusiast ownership getting everything right: 2011 NCRS Top Flight certification, full documentation from new, and immaculate presentation that makes it one of the finest we've ever seen.

C4 Corvettes are earning some appreciation these days, and with a vast majority of them being worn out and abused, finding clean, unmolested, completely stock cars like this convertible is getting rather difficult. Unlike many of its siblings, this one was pampered and treated as a toy from day one and today shows just 32,550 original miles. The gorgeous black paint has been regularly buffed and waxed to keep it in top condition for shows and with the low mileage, you know the nose and rockers haven't been beaten up by road debris. And with NCRS certification, you know it's as good as it can possibly be, showing factory gaps and panel alignment, which is surprisingly good. An accessory rear deck luggage rack helps give this 'Vette a unique look and may even add some practicality if you're looking to take some road trips. All the emblems, lenses, and trim pieces are in excellent condition as well, making this a Corvette that's turn-key regardless of whether you want to drive it or show it.

Black leather is a big selling feature on this Corvette, and the interior is as well-preserved as the bodywork. The driver's seat shows very minor wear, less than you'd expect even with the low mileage, and again suggests that the owner made sure it was in superior condition whenever he took it out. The 1990 cars carried the analog/digital instrument panel and dash layout that would stay with the C4 for the remainder of its life, and the layout works rather well for performance driving. Every Corvette came loaded with things like A/C, power windows and locks, a trip computer, cruise control, and a tilt wheel, but this car adds upgrades like power seats, a tire pressure monitoring system, and an upgraded AM/FM/cassette stereo that actually sounds quite good, even today. Carpets, door panels, and even the dash pad are all in exemplary condition worthy of the awards this car has won, and the black canvas convertible top looks and fits like new.

The Corvette L98 Tune-Port Injection 350 cubic inch V8 is one of the most reliable small blocks ever devised and makes the kind of neck-snapping torque that Corvette owners expect. Combined with the 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission, this Corvette has the quick reflexes that make traffic a joy and long-distance touring a lot of fun. And despite being extremely mod-friendly engines, this one remains entirely stock, with just service and maintenance items replaced over the past twenty-five years. The alternator was recently rebuilt and there are fresh fuel injectors in the intake manifold, meaning that it starts easily and runs superbly, offering a baritone V8 rumble from the stock exhaust system. The suspension and brakes were world-class back in 1990 and today make the car a blast on curving country roads with high limits and surprisingly supple ride quality. The stock 17-inch alloy wheels are virtually unmarked and carry recent tires that are probably only the second set this car has ever worn.

Documented with every single piece of paper it ever came with, this is a rare C4 Corvette that truly qualifies as "investment grade." Call today!