1984 Corvette C4 a Cheap Fun Car
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1984 Chevrolet Corvette C4 was an incredible car when introduced in 1984. Cross Fire Fuel Injection, 700R4 Overdrive transmission, 4 wheel disc brakes, independent rear suspension, digital dash and nearly 1G on the skid pad. I was working as a mechanic at Jim Doran Chevrolet in McMinnville Oregon when the new Corvette came out. At nearly $28,000 for the fully loaded new Corvette I knew that I could not afford one while raising a young family. However I knew that some day I would buy one. And today I have this 84 Corvette and it is an absolute blast to drive. However I do not have enough inside storage to keep this car. So it will be going to a new home soon. But I thought I would share this video with you before I sell it. Not nearly as cool as a 2023 Corvette Z06 but a hole lot cheaper!
The Chevrolet Corvette (C4) is the fourth generation of the Corvette sports car, produced by American automobile manufacturer Chevrolet from 1983 until 1996. The convertible returned, as did higher performance engines, exemplified by the 375 hp (280 kW) LT5 found in the ZR-1. In early March 1990, the ZR-1 would set a new record for the highest 24 hour-5,000 mile land-speed by going over a speed of 175 mph (282 km/h).[4] With a completely new chassis, modern sleeker styling, and other improvements to the model, prices rose and sales declined. The last C4 was produced on June 20, 1996.[
Only a total of 43 prototype and pre-production Corvettes were manufactured with a 1983 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). None were made available to the public as official production vehicles. All were destroyed except one, VIN 1G1AY0783D5100023 (white with a medium blue interior), fitted with a 350 cu in (5.7 L) L83 205 hp (153 kW) V8 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. It was displayed above the factory entrance for years until it was restored and is now displayed in the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The 1983 model delay was due to problems with parts supplier quality issues and production line changeover issues. GM decided to cancel the 1983 model year production and started the 1984 model year Corvettes early. Regular 1984 model year production began on January 3, 1983, and delivery to customers began in March 1983. The 1984 models were produced for 17 months.[citation needed]
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I had 85 coupe 40 yrs ago. Loved it. It was very reliable after the transmission was rebuilt.
Im from Oregon and I own a c4 corvette exactly like this and I love it
I always liked the looksof the c4 just has a nice stance to it
Got to love that 80,s v-8 sound
Amazing car. Can't believe you got it that cheap that's insane. Mine was 24999
I had a 86, 89, 93 & now 91 ZR1. The are all easy to work on & for me they are reliable. Just do the manitenace they will last forever. I always tell folks if you looking a Corvette on a budget get a C4. You will be cool wherever you go.
@RustyDuckGarage
Жыл бұрын
I sure like them. A lot of fun for the money.
@maximusextreme3725
Жыл бұрын
I took your advice and spontaneously bought a 92 6 speed. As soon as I saw it was a manual tranny I couldn't not buy it because so many are dogomatics.
That's a really clean 84 Corvette, I remember when they came out, man I wanted one ! Best of luck , nice to see you stepping on that right pedal and having some fun with it.
I’m getting one this year I’ve sold mine back in 1990 because some mechnanic wrecked it and I’m getting one this year I love this car it was my favorite car
Love all Corvettes🎉
@RustyDuckGarage
6 ай бұрын
Me too. A decent C4 is some great cheap fun.
A lot of car for the money. Thumbs Up.
Good looking car. Have an 85 project. Also factory light blue. Tires were actually 255's. But they are hard to find now, so people use 245's. These C4's won't be cheap forever.
@RustyDuckGarage
Жыл бұрын
No they will not. Fun car to drive.
I really like the blue color
@RustyDuckGarage
6 ай бұрын
The light Blue Metallic is a fairly rare color. Shined up nicely. I really like it.
Nice video of a nice car! I noticed the Retro Manufacturing radio - they are great and look good! Also - If you didn't - the previous owner put slightly smaller tires on it. These came with 255 tires -which are near impossible to find now. Going down to 245 opens up more choices. I also subscribed!
@RustyDuckGarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
I also worked as a tech at a gm dealership when c4 was released always said if I got a Vette it would be that I traded a plow truck for an 84 been making drive line good been driving two years great car
@RustyDuckGarage
10 ай бұрын
I remember the first 84 Corvette I ever saw. They were very awesome cars and still are today if you get a good one.
I have this car in Canada same colour
@RustyDuckGarage
5 ай бұрын
Fun cars!
Drive it like you stole it, because you did for that price.. congratulations
@RustyDuckGarage
Жыл бұрын
Right on. Lots of fun for the money!
Finding a clean 84 C4 Corvette specifically is tough; theyre becoming unicorns. Keep your eye out for a good one boys!
@RustyDuckGarage
6 ай бұрын
I agree. Most of the ones offered for sale are pretty rough or very expensive.
I want to get an 84 Vette so bad! looking at one this weekend crossing fingers!
@RustyDuckGarage
Жыл бұрын
Shop around. There are some good buys out there!
@ravendagrey
Жыл бұрын
@@RustyDuckGarage Thanks for the reply, I totally agree! In my area I can buy a 2nd generation Mazda 3 or a 80's C4 Vette for the same money. Now's the time to buy them if you have ever wanted one. I'm specifically looking for an 84 as I like the options I have with it. It's new enough that you don't have to spend an arm and a leg upgrading things like brakes, suspension, etc., yet old enough that if I want to drop in whatever engine I want in it, or also able to revert to a carb, or upgrade the intake without major hassles with electronics that you would have in a modern car. I love that it's also a Targa Top and still looks great for its age!
@ravendagrey
Жыл бұрын
Looking back at this comment with a c4 vette in the driveway... feels good!
@lordprometheus9263
10 ай бұрын
@@ravendagreyhow is the cost of maintenance for that car. I wanna buy one but not many mechanics around my area work on that type of car😭. I’ve see many cheap ones around.
@ravendagrey
10 ай бұрын
@lordprometheus9263 let me say this first, I love my 84 C4. I live in Canada, so for me, sourcing some specific parts are a bit of a pain as finding parts locally is basically out of the question. Now the good news is that it's a 350 SBC (small block chevy) engine so finding parts for that aspect of the car isn't bad at all, the engine was produced for decades. Also being a "Classic car" finding reproductions of certain items are easy. Switches, lights, steering wheels, boots and knobs etc. and pretty much anything that could wear out are all available on eBay. Things like tires are a bit more complicated as the factory tire sizes are basically non existent, but there are tire calculators out there to help you figure out a replacement size that will work for you. Now I specifically bought my car as I wanted something I could work on and put myself up to the challenge without resorting to a mechanic.
The 1984 Corvette seems to get a lot of bad press, even by corvette enthusiasts. They say it was one of the worst years? If you are selling yours let me know!
@Bartels92
4 ай бұрын
It had a super hard suspension that was uncomfortable to drive
@FranksModelAviationWorkshop
Ай бұрын
I’ve had my 84 for 4 years now, and has been trouble free. 40,000 mile time capsule. 👍
Actually looks like a pretty nice car!! Good condition it seems! The only thing you need to do to make this thing complete is swap the engine out for something with some good power and you'll smack down a lot of cars!!! Way more expensive cars!!!
@RustyDuckGarage
Жыл бұрын
Awesome car for the money. Lots of fun!
Best car ever
@RustyDuckGarage
5 ай бұрын
They are pretty awesome.
I had a 1985 c4 corvette with 53,000 original miles. Had the Doug Nash 4+3, all of the original dealership paper work with Bill of sale and had the tuned port injection. I love the c4 and owned nearly a year until it was have problems, let me tell you there's a reason why the c4, especially the 80's c4's are so cheap, and the parts are expensive plus the technology was way ahead of its time and became obsolete very fast. I plan to own another one, I loved the c4 it just sat with the problems and someone offered me a very nice price for the car, These days everything is just so expensive.
@RustyDuckGarage
11 ай бұрын
I agree. But if you can fix them yourself it is not bad. Lots of good used parts out there for these cars. Thanks for watching!
@tonysteppan8495
8 ай бұрын
@@RustyDuckGarage Right on, I have a low mileage 90 with an auto. Convertible with a hard top. I hear ya on the parts hunt. Remanufactured rear brake calipers are a challenge. Seem like since covid hit you can find left, but right hand is hard to find. But with all 30+ year old cars or trucks that's just how it goes. Living in S.W. Oregon we don't have much in the way of shops that are Corvette repair shops. So, some things can be a challenge. But like you said, it isn't that hard for the most part. Your 84 is a great example. Thanks for sharing. Funny how you don't see a lot of C4's until you buy one. I've seen a couple running around my area. but It's when I'm out with mine. strange. Oh, one other thing. I really hear you on how many you would keep. Same here. My wife and I share the garage, so that limits that.
My DAD paid $26,000 for his 1984 4+3 CORVETTE in late 1983. Sounds like you got a Bargain!!
@RustyDuckGarage
9 ай бұрын
Wow! That must have been awesome to have one of the first 84 Corvettes. Thank you
My 84 Corvette was the dark blue metallic all original loved that but my current 85 Corvette is the same color as yours not sure why but the light blue looks so much better than the dark blue but that's just my opinion.
@RustyDuckGarage
8 ай бұрын
It is a great color when the cars are clean.
I'm looking at a turn key 84 Z51. Dash works intermittently. Red, auto. Can pick it up for $3,500.00. Any thoughts?
Damn that is nice
@RustyDuckGarage
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! The car is a lot fun for the money.
What oil u putting it it Is it a flat tapp
You got an automatic?
@RustyDuckGarage
10 ай бұрын
My car had an automatic. I don’t have any parts.
I just paid $6k for an 85 and it's not that nice
Due to the BABVVO and TEBBVO laws, all petrol cars will unfortunately soon be banned from public streets in the EU, CH USA and Scandinavia :-( In Germany, the Green People's Party has given the order to shorten the fuel supply from 2025 by reducing all conventional gas stations to just one state-run central gas station per city or county Now they even want to slow down all gas pumps by 20 liters per minute to 2 liters per minute... From 2027, some car spare parts will also be banned in the EU... such as exhaust systems, turbochargers and even some engine and gearbox oils. .. California and New York will do the same from 2027... So no more investing in petrol cars... They even created a new type of crime here called emissions and smoke crime . "Bundesabgasbespaßungsverbotsverordnung" BABVVO in Germany and HESCHLAVVO in Switzerland!!!
@RustyDuckGarage
Жыл бұрын
The freedom we have is changing.
I put a renegade intake on my 84 and it now has a ton of power top end.
@RustyDuckGarage
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
I'm looking at a turn key 84 Z51. Dash works intermittently. Red, auto. Can pick it up for $3,500.00. Any thoughts?
@RustyDuckGarage
Ай бұрын
It's all about condition. Dash light issue is a common problem that can be fixed.