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1985 Corvette Coupe, 4+3 Mt, Tpi on 2040-cars

US $5,000.00
Year:1985 Mileage:87057 Color: Red /
 Silver
Location:

North Highlands, California, United States

North Highlands, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:5.7 T.P.I
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1G1YY0782F5138148 Year: 1985
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Trim: Coupe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4+3 MT, RWD
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats
Mileage: 87,057
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Silver
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"See item description."

This 1985 Corvette runs good and should be quite drivable.  It sat in the previous owners garage for many years not running until I purchased it and got it going.   Mechanically it looks to be in good condition..  I have recently replaced the fuel tank filler assembly (including fuel pump, strainer, and level sensor), distributor cap and rotor, driver side power window motor and rack, fuel filter, and valve cover gaskets.  The catalytic converter was also replaced with a new California Magnaflow unit.  It also has a new Interstate battery.  Car passed smog well with emissions being around the middle of acceptable limits.  The original valve covers were damaged by the previous owner, so I replaced them with stock appearing stamped steel types.  I do believe this to be the original corvette engine.  Transmission is free of excessive noise and shifts well.  Car does not appear to leak oil.

This corvette does however need some mechanical more work.  The front tires are well worn and the rear tires have cracks from sitting around too long in dry Nevada.  The AC clutch is not receiving power.  I suspect a relay to be at fault as the fuse is good. The power door locks, interior lights, and radio do not function as well.

The Exterior is in overall good condition but the paint is oxidized on the doors, nose, and left rear quarter panel.  The oxidized paint does  appears to polish out to a nice shine.  With some effort, the paint should be able to be made to look pretty good.  There is some small fiberglass damage in the front of the hood , on the front side panel, and there is some paint cracks in center of hood.  Other then that typical scuffs and scratches for a car this age.  See pictures.

The Inter is in fair condition.  The rear carpet is in serious need of replacement and the door panels are starting to delaminate and separate.  The seats appear well used but are in otherwise in decent shape.   The dash pad is free of cracks.   The steering wheel is aftermarket but I do have the original.  The original wheel however does need restoration of leather.  The left front Bose speaker is out of the car and is in need of a new amplifier board.

I am selling the car because I simply have too many projects and not enough time.  My asking price is quite firm.  I have tried to give enough detail of the good and bad characteristics, but this is an old car and may have other issues.   I encourage any interested party to come look at the car before committing to buy, as I expect the buyer to complete the transaction.   I accept only cash  payments and require it within 7 days of auction end.  Please contact me if you have any more questions or if you want to come look at the car.   Thanks for looking at my listing.

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