Introduced in 1984—after a one-year model hiatus—the C4 Corvette modernised Chevrolet's halo model and brought it out of its emission-choked doldrums. Entering the digital era with a host of new electronic features, including a digital dashboard, the C4 would carry the Chevy marque through the 1980s and early '90s. The one-millionth Corvette built was a C4, with the introduction of the ZR-1 variant bringing the much-loved Corvette back to the top of the performance roost – a place it had not really occupied since the late 1960s.

This particular Corvette was sold new by Clippinger Leasing of Covina, California on 18 August 1989 to Kenneth A Satin of Newport Beach. On 15 July 1997, the vehicle was registered in New Zealand and a conversion to RHD was enacted (and correctly documented) by a Mr S.A. Watts of Auckland. It is assumed too that at this time its colour was changed from red to yellow. Comment from a paint expert suggests that this must have been an extensive job as remnants of the red are not visible. A two- pack process has been utilised. From a service perspective, a new alternator has been fitted as has too a partial exhaust replacement. Some wear is evident on the upholstery, the aircon does not work. The current keeper of the vehicle has had it in her possession for the past three years and is the second local owner. Mileage is 92,000 miles.

Manufactured at GM’s Bowling Green, Kentucky Plant which has been the exclusive home of Corvette for over 30 years, this unique automobile now seeks a new home. In a configuration consistent with our driving style, it makes a statement of its own especially to those who would not necessarily have considered such an option previously.

Sale Room Notice: In the printed version of the catalogue it was suggested that the wiring loom was worn, the loom has actually been replaced in the area where the stereo was fitted.