Less than $20,000 will put you in the driver’s seat of this 1993 Chevrolet Corvette, compete with the desirable 6-speed manual and just 23,181 miles. The asking price of $18,900 seems like a very fair deal, and the seller adds that it remains completely stock. Combined with great colors and a removable targa panel, this C4 ‘Vette listed here on eBay once again shows how affordable this model remains in a sea of collector cars that have risen rapidly in price. And, compared to a ZR1 which has some complicated bits, it’s also a car that will be simple and cheap to maintain for years to come.
I mention the ZR1 specifically because it came up in a conversation with a friend this week. It’s still a relative “deal” on the performance car marketplace, but there’s also some hesitation for collectors to completely embrace it. I’m not sure why this is, as it’s still one of the cheapest ways to go from 0-60 in under 5 seconds. We discussed that some of it may be perceived complexity with some systems, such as the electronically-adjustable Bilstein shock absorbers, which likely have to be rebuilt at this point in many driver-quality examples. The run-of-the-mill C4, however, you can go hog wild replacing original components with affordable aftermarket bits.
A ZR1, however, you may be tempted to keep as stock as possible, depending on what sort of condition you buy it in. There’s just more to think about, I guess, if you opt for the King of the Hill versus the King of the 7-11, like this car would be. The interior looks about as fresh as you’d expect for the low miles, and red on black is as classic as it gets. The factory floor mats also appear to be in excellent condition, suggesting limited wear and tear. The seller reports that the clutch feels great and it shifts smoothly through the gears.
What has to be tricky with buying a low-mileage C4 like this if you’re a dealer/broker is that the owner may still want a fair price for it – making your profit margins less than certain. Most Corvette enthusiasts are die-hard fans of the brand and want to see their special cars worth more, not less. I wouldn’t call this C4 a great flip car, but it’s a wonderful opportunity for the next owner who simply wants a powerful summer cruiser with a proper manual gearbox for under $20,000. The standard LT1 V8 produces 300 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque, which will be more than enough for most of us. Is this C4 potentially the deal of the week?
They’re practically giving Corvettes away these days. I think think they’re the only thing being fairly priced in the classic car market. It baffles me that some “Square body” Chevy’s go for more. Make it make sense.