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The Bolesworth Castle May 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 12th May 2024
1993 Chevrolet Corvette C4
The highly sought after 40th Anniversary Edition
Registration - K203 EBH
Chassis No - 1G1YY23P9P5102919
M. O. T. - September 2024
Odometer - 68, 000
Magnificent in maroon, this example of Chevrolet’s Corvette C4 sportscar is a highly desirable 40th Anniversary edition, celebrating four decades of one of America’s most famous models. Powered by Chevrolet’s 5. 7-litre V8 petrol engine, ‘K203 EBH’ runs a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Imported in 2019 from California, this Corvette C4 Targa is a home-market model and as such is left-hand drive, and in this case. The 40th Anniversary edition comes well specified with factory-fitted equipment, including electric seats, ride control, and 40th Anniversary motifs stitched into the body-colour matching Ruby Red leather upholstery as well as decals on the Ruby Red metallic bodywork.
Offered for sale with an MOT until September 2024, the current owner has completed an extensive list of work within the last two years. This includes the Opti-Spark ignition system – including ignition module, coil, and eight Bosch injectors – timing chain and gears, water pump and gasket, and coolant, air intake, and O2 sensors. The vendor considers the paintwork and electrics of ‘K203 EBH’ as ‘average’, while the engine, bodywork, and interior are reckoned ‘good’; the transmission is thought of as ‘excellent’. This relatively low mileage example – the odometer shows an unwarranted 68, 000 miles – has been carefully looked after during its time in the UK.
Chevrolet’s Corvette first arrived in 1953, leading the way for a generation of American models that would go on to gain legendary status, including the Ford Thunderbird. It ran a 3. 9-litre straight-six petrol engine for the first three model years, before Chevrolet fitted the V8 that is now synonymous with the Corvette name from 1955, with a revised design in 1956, tweaked again in 1958, and then 1961. The second-generation Corvette C2 appeared in 1963, until 1967, introducing the Sting Ray name to the model. Production lasted until 1967, with improvements such as all-round disc brakes, and a big-block V8 added during that time. The third-generation arrived in 1968, lasting until 1982, featuring T-Top removable roof panels, and marking the 25th anniversary in 1978. The C4 Corvette was the first model to feature a complete redesign, arriving in 1984, and using a 205hp 5. 7-litre V8 with four-speed automatic transmission initially. It came as a one-piece Targa, and power outputs from increased up to 403hp over various specifications, until production ceased in 1996, when the fifth of the Corvette’s eight generations arrived.
· US import Corvette C4 in sought-after specification.
· 40th Anniversary edition sees Corvette equipped with ruby paintwork and interior trim.
· Extensive list of work carried out since 2019.
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 12th May 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 11th May and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 12th May, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 12th May, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission, please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
£10000 - £12000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
