Most Corvette fans have had their eyes on the C8 generation long before it entered production almost four years ago. The reason is the supercar-like mid-engine construction, sprinkled with the excellent driving dynamics of the regular Stingray.
Opt for the track-focused Z06 or the electrified E-Ray with its all-wheel-drive power, and you are bound to get more bang for the buck. Also, we shouldn't forget about the upcoming ZR1, which will become the most exciting version of the series.
Now, not many people can afford to blow close to $100k on a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray or more on the Z06 and E-Ray, which is why an older example of the bowtie brand's sports model could be precisely what the doctor ordered. And if you have a soft spot for the C4, then you should check out the pictured copy, which certainly does not break the bank.
It is a 1985 example with a red finish, a black top, a set of five-spoke alloys on its feet, and a black interior. The listing shows that it features a 5.7-liter V8 engine paired with an automatic transmission. The 350 ci mill was offered in various configurations throughout the 'Vette C4's production run from 1983 to 1996, and there were a pair of manual transmissions available for it, too, including one with overdrive.
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
In its punchiest configuration, the 5.7L V8 lump kicked out over 400 horsepower, which is impressive even by today's standards. However, most copies had over 200 horses available via the right pedal, or around 300 horsepower, depending on the configuration. It is unknown how much the pictured example boasts, as the ad does not reveal it, stating only that it has been with the same owner for 23 years and that it has had a full repaint in 2003.
Another detail that should interest you, in the event you're considering writing your name on the dotted line, is the mileage. The odometer read 114,911 miles (184,931 km) at the time of cataloging. The car is in good condition inside and out and under the hood and seems to have a lot of life left in it. Therefore, it needs gasoline in the tank and a new owner to drive it, hopefully, more than once a week.
To have your name written in the papers, you will have to fork out $12,900, which is the asking price on Garage Kept Motors. This is pretty much the value of a C4 in this configuration, as you could land a similar one for slightly less or more. Mind you, it is more affordable than America's cheapest new car, the Nissan Versa, with its 16,130$ MSRP. So, could this old 'Vette be your next new used ride?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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