For the 1993 model year, Callaway converted five examples of the C4 Corvette to AeroBody specification. The one we’ll cover today is probably the best-preserved unit of them all, showing 22,060 miles on the odo.
Finished in Torch Red over black leather for the interior, chassis number 1G1YY33P1P5119395 is listed at $49,800 by Chicago Motor Cars. A very quick search on the Internet reveals that the selling vendor tried to auction the vehicle a few months ago on Bring a Trailer, but the reserve wasn’t met.
The question is, what makes this C4 so special that it’s worth $50k after so many years since it was produced? For starters, the AeroBody was developed for high-speed thrills. Inspired by the 254-mph Callaway Sledgehammer, the super-slippery body kit is complemented by a 383-cu.in. stroker V8.
As opposed to the 5.7-liter motor from the factory, the SuperNatural engine upgrade is rocking 400-plus horsepower at the crankshaft thanks to a Honker intake system and a stainless-steel exhaust with double-D finishers. What’s more, coilovers replace the bone-stock suspension for better handling.
Wrapped around three-spoke alloy wheels, the Bridgestone run-flat tires also need to be mentioned. After so many years, you can also bet a tenner those rubber shoes need to be replaced.
Signed by Reeves Callaway and racing driver Parnelli Jones, this SuperNatural AeroBody is the only known model equipped with a Callaway radar system. The sale further includes two master keys and remote keys, the owner’s manual and booklet, the $48,569 original window sticker from Chevrolet, as well as build and information plaques.
1G1YY33P1P5119395 was originally sold to Mark Callaway, the cousin of founder Reeves, which adds that little bit more specialness to the car. What’s more, the engine's goodies are channeled to the rear axle by a six-speed manual instead of a grandpa automatic.
On that note, do you think $50k is the right price for the SuperNatural AeroBody in the photo gallery? Or better said, would you take it home over a low-mileage C7 Corvette Grand Sport?
The question is, what makes this C4 so special that it’s worth $50k after so many years since it was produced? For starters, the AeroBody was developed for high-speed thrills. Inspired by the 254-mph Callaway Sledgehammer, the super-slippery body kit is complemented by a 383-cu.in. stroker V8.
As opposed to the 5.7-liter motor from the factory, the SuperNatural engine upgrade is rocking 400-plus horsepower at the crankshaft thanks to a Honker intake system and a stainless-steel exhaust with double-D finishers. What’s more, coilovers replace the bone-stock suspension for better handling.
Wrapped around three-spoke alloy wheels, the Bridgestone run-flat tires also need to be mentioned. After so many years, you can also bet a tenner those rubber shoes need to be replaced.
Signed by Reeves Callaway and racing driver Parnelli Jones, this SuperNatural AeroBody is the only known model equipped with a Callaway radar system. The sale further includes two master keys and remote keys, the owner’s manual and booklet, the $48,569 original window sticker from Chevrolet, as well as build and information plaques.
1G1YY33P1P5119395 was originally sold to Mark Callaway, the cousin of founder Reeves, which adds that little bit more specialness to the car. What’s more, the engine's goodies are channeled to the rear axle by a six-speed manual instead of a grandpa automatic.
On that note, do you think $50k is the right price for the SuperNatural AeroBody in the photo gallery? Or better said, would you take it home over a low-mileage C7 Corvette Grand Sport?