It's in great condition, and still looks awesome almost 25
years later thanks to the Bowling Green assembly plant's
well-known quality standards and excellent care since it was
new. There are a few signs of use here and there, as you'd
expect from a car built to be enjoyed, but it's pretty obvious
that this one has always been someone's fair-weather flyer and
not a daily driver (although it's certainly capable). If you
like your Corvettes perfectly imperfect, this is an ideal
example, especially for preservation class judging, and we have
to admit that any Corvette convertible is going to attract
plenty of attention.
The red leather interior is as futuristic as 1988 could make it,
with digital gauges, a trip computer, and enough buttons to
command the space shuttle. To be honest, the red leather
interior is fairly rare, particularly in a convertible, making
this a very low production ragtop that many folks have never
seen before. Both seats are in excellent condition and are every
bit as comfortable as they look once you master the unique
step-in procedure the C4 requires. The leather is showing some
age-related comfort marks, but nothing major and on a 'Vette,
that kind of stuff is character, not a defect. Cold A/C,
original stereo, power windows and locks, cruise control, as
well as a tilt wheel were all part of the package, making the
Corvette a true grand touring car. Even the original white top,
which stows invisibly under the flush-fitting deck lid, is still
in excellent condition since it has been garage kept.
The L98 350 cubic inch V8 remained at 230 horsepower, which was
the biggest number available in an American V8 (remember, this
was 1988). Where it really excels, however, is torque
production, and with the automatic transmission, this car simply
carves through traffic and is an incredible point-and-shoot
machine. The engine bay is quite clean, with the familiar L98
long-tube induction system, and unlike so many of its siblings,
it has not been modified or abused. It's in excellent shape and
history has proven that it's virtually indestructible no matter
how hard you drive it, and despite all the modifications
available, it appears stock.
1988 chevrolet corvette
condition: excellent
cylinders: 8 cylinders
fuel: gas
odometer: 50781
paint color: red
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
$12,995
Phone: 708-606-0551
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