LOT 347

1985 Chevrolet Corvette VIN. 1G1YY6784G5906362

Estimate: US$30,000 - US$40,000

Lot 347

1985 Chevrolet Corvette

Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia Auction|11 October 2020, 13:00 EDT|Philadelphia, Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

1985 Chevrolet Corvette
VIN. 1G1YY6784G5906362

350ci V8 Engine
Bosch Multi-Point Fuel Injection
230bhp at 4,000rpm
4-Speed Borg-Warner Super 10 Manual Transmission with Overdrive
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*211 miles from new!
*Incredibly preserved and maintained
*First year C4 convertible pace car with 4-Speed manual
*Preservation, survivor, and benchmark candidate

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THE C4 CORVETTE

Introduced in 1984 as a coupe—after a one-year model hiatus—the C4 Corvette modernized Chevrolet's halo model and brought it out of the emission-choked doldrums. 1984 C4's carried over the 350ci L83 V8 engine however, 1985 brought the introduction of the 230bhp fuel-injected L98 V8. 1986 would bring with it the introduction of the Convertible to the C4 lineup, in addition to Corvettes second appearance as the Indianapolis 500 Pace car. Entering the digital era with a host of new electronic features—including a digital dashboard which is only featured on the early years —the C4 would carry Chevy through the 1980s and early '90s. The 1 millionth Corvette built was a C4 and the introduction of the ZR-1 brought the Corvette back to the top of the performance roost, a place it had not really set since the late 1960s.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Bonhams is thrilled to offer this incredible 1986 Chevrolet Convertible Indianapolis 500 Pace car. This incredible Corvette has covered an astonishing low 211 miles from new! The car is a true time capsule and nearly identical to the day it left the factory. The car was special ordered new by Milton Robson as part of his world class collection. The car would spend its entire life safely stored in a climate controlled building. Acquired by the consignor in 2015, the Corvette was treated to a service and new tires (the original tires have been retained). The original Indianapolis 500 Pace car decals were never applied, but have been carefully preserved and will come along with the car and the rest of its accompanying items. Freshly serviced in May of this year, this best of the best 1986 Corvette Convertible is ready to roll onto the finest concours laws where it is sure to win preservation, survivor, and benchmark awards.

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