1984 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1984

Listed price

$15,000

Location

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

52,000 miles

The C4 Corvette, launched in March 1983 as a 1984 model, marked a radical departure from its C3 predecessor, ushering in a new era of performance and design for America's sports car. After a one-year hiatus in 1983 (no Corvettes were officially sold as 1983 models), the C4 arrived with a clean-sheet design, boasting a revolutionary unitized body structure, a dramatically lower drag coefficient, and a sophisticated independent suspension system that finally delivered on the promise of world-class handling. While early C4s were initially offered with an automatic transmission, the highly anticipated "4+3" manual, a Doug Nash-designed 4-speed manual with automatic overdrive on the top three gears, became available later in the 1984 model year, offering enthusiasts a more engaging driving experience. This striking 1984 Chevrolet Corvette, finished in a classic Corvette Red, stands as a testament to the early production of the C4 generation. With 79,147 miles on its odometer, this example houses the venerable 5.7L L83 Cross-Fire Injection V8 engine, a powerplant that, while not a horsepower king, delivered respectable torque and a distinctive induction note. What truly sets this particular C4 apart is its rare early production date of September 1983 and its 4+3 manual transmission, a combination the seller notes as being one of just 18 special order units from that month, predating the wider availability of manual transmission cars in January 1984. This early C4 represents a unique piece of Corvette history, offering a chance to own a distinctive and historically significant example of a landmark generation.