The 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary model is known for its distinctive ruby red paint job with a matching leather interior. While not necessarily any more powerful than the standard model, the unique color scheme made it a standout. For a special edition trim that really was purely cosmetic, it sold well and remains a bit of an item today. The good news is you can still find a very nice one for reasonable money, and that includes low mileage specimens like this convertible here on craigslist, which is offered for $25,900 with under 30,000 original miles.
As an added bonus, this convertible is equipped with a rare six-speed manual. Now, the manual gearbox was already a rarity across the C4 lineup, but to combine it with a drop-top 40th Anniversary car likely puts it among a very small group of examples equipped the same way. The only real flaw I see here despite the low mileage is a power antenna that isn’t retracting all the way; otherwise, the paintwork appears to be in excellent condition, which is really the one “must-have” when seeking out a 40th Anniversary model – a spotless ruby red finish.
The corresponding leather interior included matching carpets and door panels, but I was always bummed they didn’t extend the color matching to the center console. The standard C4 bucket seats remained largely unchanged across the production run and are generally hard-wearing; however, we’ve seen plenty of these with dry and cracked leather, so it’s obvious this example didn’t spend too much time parked outside with the top down. Little details – like the original Bose stereo system and gear pattern sticker on top of the shift knob – are all in excellent condition, leaving little doubt as to the low-mileage claims.
The seller mentions in the listing that they’ve recently had the Corvette serviced and inspected, with all fluids changed. It also comes with all service records from new, along with the window sticker. The seller doesn’t mention if – despite the low mileage – the tires have already been replaced and the belts serviced. While it may have under 30,000 miles from new, that doesn’t prevent consumables like the rubber bits from developing stress cracks over the years. However, I would bet if you’ve been looking for a 40th car in convertible form with a six-speed, this is one of the best options out there right now.
I am slave to no particular car brand although i have never liked dodge/chrysler products
I own a c4 in white with red interior and white top ,i bought cause of the colors and the clamshell hood that i had always liked !
I have owned bmws , porsches and i sadly have to say that its the most useless car that i have ever owned !
The handling is surprising, the ride is too soft , the rattles are american , the brakes are decent but the lack of storage is annoying!
I got way more use out of my boxster cause it had 2 trunks and i actually use to carry my tools in the front one
I will sell this and try a c6 for fun …
Btw , this one looks mint
If there’s a little wiggle room on price, I don’t imagine that’ll it will last long at this price.
I find it strange that the CRAIGSLIST ad for this very nice C4 mimics the CRAIGSLIST ad for that earlier Corvette, the White C1 with the ugly tire & wheel combo and the wrong year hardtop, both ads are in CAPS without a stitch of punctuation & both have 24 pictures, this C4 being in Massachusetts with the C1 being in Florida,,,,,,,,,,,, WASSSUP. I guess its a case of buyer beware. OOOPs, the C1 ad has 23 pictures.