Morning all; please allow me to introduce myself.
I am a 57 year young semi-retired steel worker. I have wanted a Corvette, for more years than I can remember, but it seems life has alway gotten in the way of this dream....untill now. With my kids now married off and starting there own lives, it's time for me to "Stroke one of my Bucket List"
I have been lurking here for a few months now, taking in as much information as I have been able to swallow. I am no expert in corvettes or cars in general. But fortunately for me, my oldest son is a mechanic and has been a great help in my search.
What I have found and now purchased is a unmolested 88 convertible. This is a car that had been produced for the Canadian market. I will be the third owner, the first only having it the first couple of years. The car is almost all original with the exception of some wonky tail pipe extensions and the Firestone tires. 47,000 kilometer; Loaded with options, Z52 package, six way power seats, comfort control, power door locks and windows. Everything on the car is in working order, even the Bose stereo. Original paint is a bit faded and there is a few stone chips, but nothing a good detailing should not be able to bring back to life. The top is not bad, no leaks but is showing it's age.
All in All, This is a solid car and I think I will be very happy with it. I did look at a number of C4's in the 8k range and was not happy with what I was seeing. This one set me back 10k or so, but I think the extra cost will be worth it in the long run. Not worrying about investment, I just want a good car to cruse on the weekends. For now it will be in the garage awaiting the spring......might be a long winter.
I did get it out a couple of time last week when the weather was still not to bad. I know that the C4 is kind of the Rodney Dangerfield of the Vette world, but I have to tell ya; it sure put a big smile on my face.
A couple of pictures to follow, sorry these are not the best quality, I will try and get some better shots once I get the chance, and have the car cleaned up nice.
I am a 57 year young semi-retired steel worker. I have wanted a Corvette, for more years than I can remember, but it seems life has alway gotten in the way of this dream....untill now. With my kids now married off and starting there own lives, it's time for me to "Stroke one of my Bucket List"
I have been lurking here for a few months now, taking in as much information as I have been able to swallow. I am no expert in corvettes or cars in general. But fortunately for me, my oldest son is a mechanic and has been a great help in my search.
What I have found and now purchased is a unmolested 88 convertible. This is a car that had been produced for the Canadian market. I will be the third owner, the first only having it the first couple of years. The car is almost all original with the exception of some wonky tail pipe extensions and the Firestone tires. 47,000 kilometer; Loaded with options, Z52 package, six way power seats, comfort control, power door locks and windows. Everything on the car is in working order, even the Bose stereo. Original paint is a bit faded and there is a few stone chips, but nothing a good detailing should not be able to bring back to life. The top is not bad, no leaks but is showing it's age.
All in All, This is a solid car and I think I will be very happy with it. I did look at a number of C4's in the 8k range and was not happy with what I was seeing. This one set me back 10k or so, but I think the extra cost will be worth it in the long run. Not worrying about investment, I just want a good car to cruse on the weekends. For now it will be in the garage awaiting the spring......might be a long winter.
I did get it out a couple of time last week when the weather was still not to bad. I know that the C4 is kind of the Rodney Dangerfield of the Vette world, but I have to tell ya; it sure put a big smile on my face.
A couple of pictures to follow, sorry these are not the best quality, I will try and get some better shots once I get the chance, and have the car cleaned up nice.
