1984 Corvette C4 a Cheap Fun Car

1984 Chevrolet Corvette C4 was an incredible car when introduced in 1984. Cross Fire Fuel Injection, 700R4 Overdrive transmission, 4 wheel disc brakes, independent rear suspension, digital dash and nearly 1G on the skid pad. I was working as a mechanic at Jim Doran Chevrolet in McMinnville Oregon when the new Corvette came out. At nearly $28,000 for the fully loaded new Corvette I knew that I could not afford one while raising a young family. However I knew that some day I would buy one. And today I have this 84 Corvette and it is an absolute blast to drive. However I do not have enough inside storage to keep this car. So it will be going to a new home soon. But I thought I would share this video with you before I sell it. Not nearly as cool as a 2023 Corvette Z06 but a hole lot cheaper!

The Chevrolet Corvette (C4) is the fourth generation of the Corvette sports car, produced by American automobile manufacturer Chevrolet from 1983 until 1996. The convertible returned, as did higher performance engines, exemplified by the 375 hp (280 kW) LT5 found in the ZR-1. In early March 1990, the ZR-1 would set a new record for the highest 24 hour-5,000 mile land-speed by going over a speed of 175 mph (282 km/h).[4] With a completely new chassis, modern sleeker styling, and other improvements to the model, prices rose and sales declined. The last C4 was produced on June 20, 1996.[

Only a total of 43 prototype and pre-production Corvettes were manufactured with a 1983 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). None were made available to the public as official production vehicles. All were destroyed except one, VIN 1G1AY0783D5100023 (white with a medium blue interior), fitted with a 350 cu in (5.7 L) L83 205 hp (153 kW) V8 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. It was displayed above the factory entrance for years until it was restored and is now displayed in the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The 1983 model delay was due to problems with parts supplier quality issues and production line changeover issues. GM decided to cancel the 1983 model year production and started the 1984 model year Corvettes early. Regular 1984 model year production began on January 3, 1983, and delivery to customers began in March 1983. The 1984 models were produced for 17 months.[citation needed]

[mavric]

I had 85 coupe 40 yrs ago. Loved it. It was very reliable after the transmission was rebuilt.

[brianhayes]

I always liked the looksof the c4 just has a nice stance to it

[QuietZ]

Amazing car. Can't believe you got it that cheap that's insane. Mine was 24999

[manfredwhite]

I had a 86, 89, 93 & now 91 ZR1. The are all easy to work on & for me they are reliable. Just do the manitenace they will last forever. I always tell folks if you looking a Corvette on a budget get a C4. You will be cool wherever you go.

[deanl.henderson]

That's a really clean 84 Corvette, I remember when they came out, man I wanted one ! Best of luck, nice to see you stepping on that right pedal and having some fun with it.

[magx]

I love early C4s. Especially with the original factory rims, round tail lamps and front/recessed driving lamps. Like many designs however, ensuing changes sometimes detract from the beauty of the first examples of a generation - I don’t like the changes to the driving lamps, the back end and the tail lamps that took place in the subsequent years of the C4. The 84 was a beauty!

[rstuff]

I thoroughly enjoyed this 8 minute video. My youngest uncle was from 58. He would have been 26 little befire my time

[Slowgroovin]

Good looking car. Have an 85 project. Also factory light blue. Tires were actually 255's. But they are hard to find now, so people use 245's. These C4's won't be cheap forever.

[davidc]

A lot of car for the money. Thumbs Up.

[trevontaemcduffy]

Im from Oregon and I own a c4 corvette exactly like this and I love it

[willits]

The torque is from that cross ram manifold. Kinda like your Z28 might of had but with tiny runners like you said. I swore you were in the finger lakes of New York. Looks exactly like it. Great intro and video all around.👍

[lorriebuxton]

I also worked as a tech at a gm dealership when c4 was released always said if I got a Vette it would be that I traded a plow truck for an 84 been making drive line good been driving two years great car

[MikesCorvette]

Nice video of a nice car! I noticed the Retro Manufacturing radio - they are great and look good! Also - If you didn't - the previous owner put slightly smaller tires on it. These came with 255 tires -which are near impossible to find now. Going down to 245 opens up more choices. I also subscribed!

[ravendagrey]

I want to get an 84 Vette so bad! looking at one this weekend crossing fingers!

[mackenzienowak]

I had a 1985 c4 corvette with 53, 000 original miles. Had the Doug Nash 4+3, all of the original dealership paper work with Bill of sale and had the tuned port injection. I love the c4 and owned nearly a year until it was have problems, let me tell you there's a reason why the c4, especially the 80's c4's are so cheap, and the parts are expensive plus the technology was way ahead of its time and became obsolete very fast. I plan to own another one, I loved the c4 it just sat with the problems and someone offered me a very nice price for the car, These days everything is just so expensive.

[MelRACrowe]

I have this car in Canada same colour

[CVETTELT]

Actually looks like a pretty nice car!! Good condition it seems! The only thing you need to do to make this thing complete is swap the engine out for something with some good power and you'll smack down a lot of cars!!! Way more expensive cars!!!

[datz_nice_]

What oil u putting it it
Is it a flat tapp

[TKO-NY]

I'm looking at a turn key 84 Z51. Dash works intermittently. Red, auto. Can pick it up for $3, 500.00. Any thoughts?

[Canadian_Psycho]

Finding a clean 84 C4 Corvette specifically is tough; theyre becoming unicorns. Keep your eye out for a good one boys!