1989 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN 1G1YY3189K5125563

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What’s special about this listing

Color Combo: Vibrant Bright Red | Crisp White Soft Top | Rich Red Leather Interior

Mileage: 71,700 Original Miles

Transmission: Automatic

Overview

Looking for a turn-key,C4 Corvette that stands out from the crowd? This striking 1989 Red-on-Red convertible is a stunning, highly optioned time capsule. It features the incredibly rare matching Red Factory Fiberglass Hardtop—giving you the sleek look and rigidity of a coupe when it’s on, and open-air freedom when it’s off. The white soft top is underneath and ready for action.

With only 71,700 miles, this car looks fantastic, but more importantly, it has just received a massive, top-to-bottom mechanical overhaul by a specialized performance shop. All of the notorious C4 age-related headaches have already been solved by a professional, saving you thousands of dollars and giving you absolute peace of mind.

Over $10,000+ in Documented Mechanical Restoration (May 2019 at 70,332 Miles)

This Corvette was sent to High Performance Connection in Houston Tx. for a comprehensive mechanical restoration to ensure it is 100% roadworthy, reliable, and "mechanically sound."

Brand New Engine & Drivetrain: Features a freshly replaced engine assembly/short block (new pistons, rings, rods, bearings, and crankshaft). Upgraded with a brand-new high-volume performance oil pump, heavy-duty Fel-Pro oil pan gasket, and a new water pump with a complete cooling system flush.

Modernized, Ice-Cold A/C: Professionally retrofitted and updated to modern R134a refrigerant. The entire system was overhauled with a brand-new A/C compressor, new drive belt, tube, and fresh valve cores.

Ignition & Electrical Refresh: Full high-performance tune-up including a new distributor cap and rotor kit, premium plug wires, and 8 new spark plugs. The shop completely restored the aging factory wiring, replacing bare wires, adding fresh loom, and installing a custom silicone/aluminum air intake tube.

Fuel & Safety: Installed a new fuel pressure regulator, new EGR temperature switch, fully flushed the fuel system, and installed a premium Platinum AGM battery.

Fresh Rolling Stock: 4 brand-new tires have been mounted and balanced to ensure a perfectly smooth ride.

Condition & Features

Red Body, and Interior with White Convertible Top and Factory Red Hardtop option. Interior is in fair condition, needs to be reupholstered.

Comes with receipts documenting the extensive engine and mechanical work. Clean title in hand. Serious inquiries only—skip the project cars and buy one that is completely ready to enjoy this weekend.

Specs

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Year
1989
Make
Chevrolet
Model Family
Corvette
Model Generation
C4
Model Variant
-
Model Trim
-
VIN
1G1YY3189K5125563
Mileage
71,000 mi
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Engine
5.7L V8 (L98)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Convertible
Driver Side
LHD
Doors
2 Doors
Color Group (Ext)
Red
Color Group (Int)
Red/Burgundy

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