I admit that I haven’t been the biggest fan of the C4 (’84-’96) Chevrolet Corvette, at least not the earliest examples, but this very sharp 1994 subject has definitely caught my attention. It’s a non-cluttered design on a very clean car, and certainly presents well. Perhaps a review of this Midland, North Carolina resident will change my opinion, so let’s dig in. You’ll find this one here on eBay, where it’s available for a no-reserve current bid of $5,850 with 32 bids tendered so far.

Chevrolet did well with the ’94 Corvette, moving about 23K units (18K coupes and 5K convertibles). Largely unchanged from its ’93 predecessor. It continued on with a 300 net HP “LT1”, 350 CI SB-II V8, small block engine. This was its third year of production and was a welcome improvement over the languid “Cross-Fire Injection” engine that was the hallmark of the first C4s back in ’84 (it was actually ’83 as there was no 1983 Corvette, just a very early C4 introduction in February of 1983). This 93K mile example is said to “Run and Drive Great,” with the added comment of, “Optispark and water pump don’t look too old.” It’s an interesting comment, as the Optispark ignition unit can be troublesome and is a bear to replace. Gear changes are handled by a four-speed automatic unit (4L60), though a more desirable six-speed manual was available too.

Inside is a very red leather interior that reveals normal wear, but all in all, shows well. The upholstery is a bit frumpy, and that Star Wars blockiness to the dash, a featured styling element from this era, is all so evident, but it pulls together nicely and is a bit of an ’80s style trip down memory lane. Digging deeper into the listing, we learn, “Radio and Climate Control aren’t working. They illuminate, just don’t operate. Blower motor does operate. It appears fuel gauge isn’t working. All normal for an older classic car. ABS light and service light are on, but the car is almost 32 years old.” I’m not sure how normal all of that is.

No complaints outside. The Arctic White finish presents well as it has a nice shine and depth. The aluminum wheels do not indicate corrosion or road rash, and the body panels are properly aligned. As for the tip of the nose, there’s no reason to assume “parking by feel” has occurred. The mud flaps look like a bolt-on addition; they’re not too obvious, so they work OK.

The listing suggests, “Someone took great care of this car,” and I would have to agree. Its clean appearance and the simplicity of its bearing make for an attractive ride. I do have some concerns about the inoperable climate control system, as that could be a costly repair, but with its current no-reserve bid, and just a day to go in the bidding, this C4 may be a reasonable ticket to enter the realm of Corvette ownership, wouldn’t you agree?