Note: This car has been imported to the Netherlands from the USA. Check your local import rules to register it in your home country before bidding.

Highlights

One-family ownership from new
Mostly original paint with well-preserved bodywork
Recently replaced soft top
Fully refurbished air conditioning system with £950 invoice
Tax-free imported into Europe with complete documentation

The Appeal

The Chevrolet Corvette C4 represented a significant leap forward in American sports car design when introduced in the 1980s, offering impressive performance credentials and distinctive styling that has aged remarkably well. Still carrying the sleek, low silhouette with pop-up headlights of its predecessor, everything in the C4 was modernised for the new decade, once again perfectly hitting the the zeitgeist.

This 1989 car boasts a single-family ownership history and a dry state origin, having stemmed from bone-dry Arizona and, thus, appearing in fine, solid and corrosion-free order. Having been fully imported into Europe with all taxes paid, this American icon simply awaits EU registration and a return to the road.

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 1989 and has remained within one family since new
Originates from Arizona, United States, contributing to its rust-free condition
Comes with the original American (USA) title and complete European import documentation
All import taxes have been paid
Includes original manuals, window sticker, and various maintenance invoices
Clean Carfax report confirming damage-free history
Currently not registered for use on public roads, will need to be registered in the destination country
No COC document required for registration within the European Union (pre-1996 vehicle)

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The Condition

Bodywork is mostly original paint and presents well for its age
Bumpers have been repainted due to sun discolouration but match well with the overall appearance
The vendor reports that the car is free of significant corrosion
Four new tyres mounted approximately 6,000 miles ago
Soft top recently replaced and appears in smart condition, with only a small seam coming loose in one corner
Interior finished in classic red leather in good condition
All electrical components recently refurbished including windows, seats, and mirrors
Dashboard well preserved with all gauges functioning properly
Centre console lid shows some signs of ageing appropriate for a 36-year-old vehicle
Will be delivered with a new set of sun visors

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The Mechanics

5.7L V8 engine
4-speed automatic transmission
Mechanically standard
Engine bay in good order
Drives, shifts, and brakes well according to the vendor
Shock absorbers have been renewed
Main brake cylinder replaced two years ago
Air conditioning fully refurbished and working well in all modes
Cooling system completely cleaned and serviced
All electrical components reported to be in working order

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