This 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible appears to tick the right boxes for potential buyers. It presents superbly, wearing one of the rarer paint shades available during that model year. It is original and unmolested and has spent its idle hours safely squirreled away in a warm and dry garage. It all seems positive, but there is one challenge facing the new owner. Its V8 engine springs to life the moment the key is turned, but it shuts down immediately. That suggests there is an electrical gremlin somewhere, but it hasn’t discouraged interested potential buyers from joining the bidding party.

Chevrolet followed what had become standard practice in 1993, offering Corvette buyers a choice of ten paint shades. This car’s original owner selected Bright Aqua Metallic, teaming the stunning color with a White soft-top. This shade isn’t the rarest from that model year, but with only 1,305 buyers selecting it, that represented a take-up rate of under 6%. Faulting this car’s presentation is challenging, with its overall condition consistent with the odometer reading of 11,500 genuine miles. The paint shines beautifully, and the top should improve once it is left raised for a while. The luggage rack is a practical feature, and the remaining trim and glass are excellent. The wheels exhibit some spots that should disappear if the winning bidder spends a few hours in the garage with a high-quality polish. Otherwise, this solid, garage-kept classic has no cosmetic needs.

The seller supplies no engine photos, and they also confuse matters when discussing the Corvette’s mechanical specifications. They state that it features a five-speed manual transmission, and unless someone has changed something, it should be a six-speed. The 5.7-liter V8 should generate 300hp and 340 ft/lbs, allowing the car to cover the ¼-mile in 13.7 seconds. Find a long enough stretch of straight road and the needle should top 160mph. So far, so good. The seller doesn’t mention verifying evidence for the claimed odometer reading, but the car’s overall condition makes it plausible. Okay, it’s time to draw a deep breath and confront what appears to be the only bad news. This Convertible hasn’t seen the road for a while, and it may require a specialist’s attention before that happens. The engine roars into life when the key is turned, but shuts down immediately. The seller believes the computer is telling the injectors to stop operating, and how difficult or expensive this fault is to rectify is pure speculation. However, it appears people are willing to take that chance. It is worth noting that as well as a weak battery, this Corvette retains its original tires. They have probably developed flat spots from sitting, but I would replace them due to age before I pointed this classic at a stretch of open road.

This Corvette’s interior further reinforces the mileage claim, because there is little deserving criticism. The Black leather seats are excellent, and there are no issues with worn carpet or broken plastic. Spending some time cleaning and detailing everything should make it sparkle, guaranteeing it will command attention. It is also loaded with almost every factory option offered by Chevrolet in 1993. The winning bidder receives climate-control air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power seats, power mirrors, cruise control, a tilt wheel, and the premium Delco/Bose stereo with a cassette/CD player.

The seller listed this 1993 Corvette Convertible here on eBay in Utica, Michigan. Twenty-three bids have pushed the price to a mere $7,105, which is above the reserve. That means it is days away from heading to greener pastures. We can only speculate on the electrical issue, and what it might cost to address. However, it seems people are willing to roll the dice on this low-mile survivor. Are you tempted to throw your hat into the ring, or is it too much of an unknown quantity?