This video is so, so needed and in fact, I watched it twice just trying to absorb as much as possible. Such a great job pulling together something so scattered and confusing then packaging it in a well organized and digestible format and style. I love the 'Then' price premium and the 'Now' premium for comparison too. Bravo!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Chris! That was 100 percent my aim so glad it worked for ya.

@howardbedford6075

2 жыл бұрын

Great video,Very informative, long live the King!

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

@@howardbedford6075 Thanks!

I've got a 40th Anniversary ZR-1 and absolutely love it. It's such a classy, gorgeous color, and the ZR-1 wide body and LT-5 engine make it a sinister looking and ripping fast machine. Very informative video, thank you!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, that’s like peak c4, a “double” special edition! One of around 250 or so if I recall. Thanks for watching and the kind words.

@corvettejimmy3323

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a special car, love the ruby red 40th vettes!

@scarface9617

Жыл бұрын

@@corvettejimmy3323 I went to school with a girl that got the 40th anniversary ruby metallic Vette and still has it til this very day, sitting under a shed and I would just about bet, the car don't have 50,000 miles on it!

What an amazing video!!! Thanks for all the work put into it! I own a 91 white on red ZR1 and absolutely love it! Extremely high level of performance for a 90s car and very comfortable sporty cruiser on long drives. Moreover, over here in Europe, you genuinely never see them. Amazing cars!!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And wow that’s a rare car over here in the States. Gotta be near unobtanium over there. Glad you enjoy it.

@alexiniguez155

Жыл бұрын

Greenwood edition?

@scarface9617

Жыл бұрын

@@alexiniguez155 isn't that a trim level!?

@alexiniguez155

Жыл бұрын

@@scarface9617 shi bro idk

This was VERY interesting. my dad has a 95 corvette with 45k miles. a garage queen dark red metallic corvette. I grew up in the passenger seat. I LOVE late C4's.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I know that very color, not one you see much anymore. Late C4's are my JAM. Early ones are great too, but something about the 90s cars just melts my heart that little bit more.

Grand Sport owner checking in! Always makes me look back… such a fun car! Cheers

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers to you as well! Hope the video did your car justice, as I'm a big fan of the GS. I get why some people complain about how high their values are, but cmon, just LOOK at em!

I'm shocked that these videos aren't blowing up yet, they're great! With as much effort you're putting into these if you just have some variety and drag in some other interests I'm sure you'll grow at the speed of a callaway corvette on full throttle. Love the video!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I have a 1991 Corvette ZR-1 in Yellow. It is the most fun to drive car I've ever owned.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Super jealous! I love my Collector Edition but wouldn't mind upgrading to a ZR1. Yellow is a great color for those too.

Brad...great video, as the owner of several C4's I found this a very enlightening and interesting video. Up until now I never knew the complete story of C4 special editions...and I've watched your video many times, packed with so much info...great job, thanks again for making and posting !!!!

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks so much!

That did not feel like 20 mins. Great work. "Retina-searing" lol

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! Lots of editing/writing time went into making this flow/move as best I could, so I appreciate hearing that, esp from you. "Retina searing" red interior, because i remember when these were new, sitting inside one at a car show, and having to actually shield my eyes from how bright it was! Still pretty cool tho.

I’m fortunate to have a 91 ZR-1 and 96 LT4 base Convertible. Both are extremely fun and satisfying to drive . They both have their own unique personalities. The ZR-1 has bolt on mods , headers & exhaust , chip. The LT 4 is stock original except for collector / ZR-1 wheels. Great cars major bang for the buck. Under appreciated treasures for sure.

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

What an awesome collection you have! My two favorite C4s pretty much

Anyone that owns a C4 loves their car . My 87 z51 rhd coupe turns more heads than anything here in Australia . I always get good comments n im proud of it

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, me too! And I bet it’s pretty rare sight in Oz.

my fave is the callaway what a machine

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Probably my fave of this list too. Truly world-beating super cars at the time, and that aero kit looks sooo nice.

@lovecars4803

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever so smooth

A great video, as a kid my dad was a corvette nut. He owned several c4s and had a business working on tuning and racing these cars. I learned to drive in a c4 and took my drivers ed test in a 87 vert that had 14 miles on the clock. My kids are now old my dad is gone but every time I see a c4 its like a time machine back to those days. Great video thank you.

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU! That's touching to hear.

John Heinricy power shifting that ZR1 like he wants to break it! Love it!

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

I loved that footage from the VHS owners manual so much I just had to include it in full!

@georgemerusi299

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever Love my C4, it's a hot rod track car with no interior and tons of modifications etc and can't say enough on how great and underappreciated this car is.

You did an excellent job on this video, keep it up! Hopefully more Corvette videos to come.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yes, more on the way.

Love the video, Brad! I think the Callaway SuperNatural ZR-1 would’ve been a great addition to this video. Those are hands down my favorite C4.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! I ended drawing a "line in the sand" to my considerations of what to include in this video...As I mentioned in the beginning, had to be street legal cars that you could buy at a Chevy dealership (as "aftermarket" cars are kind of a separate thing). Otherwise this video would've been HOURS long LOL I love those Supernaturals, but they weren't available at Chevy dealerships, so that's why they weren't included. Incredible machines tho!

I recently bought a 1988 Corvette that I'm going to be having some minor work done such as the paint job but I'm still not sure what color. Now that I've seen this video I'm gonna do more research to make it as close to original as possible. Otherwise the car runs extremely well and the engine is strong with the 4+3 manual transmission I still don't know much about but is actually a 5-speed. I'm looking forward to fixing up this little jewel as well as more of your videos thx and keep 'em coming!

I have a 93 ZR-1, black on black (only 54 made that exterior color in 93) and after driving an LT-1 car there's just no comparison. The sound produced from an LT-5 is INTOXICATING. I don't even bother with the radio when I'm driving it.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Dont blame you! The LT5 is nothing short of glorious. You'll notice I included a couple of clips of JUST the engine noise so we can all soak it in!

@innerlightfilms

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever great job 👍 and honestly, hearing the sound live is even better! 🙂

Admiral Blue 94-353 ZR-1 here! Great video!!!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! Gotta get me a ZR-1 someday…can’t handle how awesome they sound.

Gonna go ahead and Like this video for obvious reasons… Really well done! Bravo!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! Pulling up all that sweet ZR1 footage, particularly those exhaust sounds, kinda makes me want to upgrade...

@kylec4zr1

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever I’m not going to say you would regret it 😉

Very Cool! Thank you for putting this together - nicely done!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

Awesome video. Back in the late 1990's and early 2000's I used to drag race in Richmond Virginia with a guy who owned a C4 Callaway twin turbo car. I've still gotten pictures and a video of that car at the track. It was running 11's in the 1/4 mile on slicks back then, which was extremely fast for a street car.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's awesome!

Great Videos! I am picking up a low mileage 96 C4 6sp tomorrow! Love your content Keep up the great work!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and good luck! As an owner of a low mileage 96 6 speed, I can tell you they're incredibly satisfying cars, if you find the right example.

@racerrick35

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Due to the 1-year only engine, all you ever have to say is “LT4”! The rest is pure redundancy 😊👍🏼

Wonderfully done!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thank ya!

Very cool video and well done. I remember selling the first C4 ZR1 in our area. What a car that is.

@RetroCarsForever

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Mustve been awesome selling one of the first ZR-1s our there. If you're interested, I actually made another ZR-1 video here, my first drive in one... kzread.info/dash/bejne/g6SemMiMd8vMmrg.html

super informative, very concise, must see video. dare i say documentary? absolutely nailed it. hard to choose between these. probably the collectors edition.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, high praise! And obviously I love the Collector edition (that was my choice!)

Great job on this video - super informative - thank you!

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. Stay tuned, more to come soon!

well done video great editing and announcing.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! More coming soon.

Excellent video as always and my favorite C4 is the 1990 ZR-1. I am lucky because I live near ZR-1 Specialist in Addison, Illinois. They are great with the ZR-1 the only drawback is they have to do anything you have to wait to get an appointment and could be up to 6 months until they can take in your at.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Woah, six months?? That’s nuts!

@howardbedford6075

2 жыл бұрын

I've got a 91 ZR1, what is the name of a ZR1 specialist in your area?

@mxtv1258

2 жыл бұрын

@@howardbedford6075 ZR-1 Specialist and they are located in Addison, Illinois. If you can’t find them online let me know and I will look up a phone number for you. They get cars from all over the USA. Do you live in the area?

I’m not sure if you would count these, but they’re pretty special - 1.) Guldstrand GS80 2.) Lingenfelter 383 package 3.) Doug Rippie Motorsports with Coil-overs

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely special! But you couldn't order any of those cars directly from Chevrolet (that was my line in the sand towards what made it a "special edition" vs "aftermarket")

@michaeljordan6008

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever - Gotcha’, agreed.

Great video! Also, fun fact. The LT4 engine was actually more powerful than the stated 330 hp. It was closer to 360. They had to underrate it since the LS1 was coming out the next year.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You’re correct about the underrated LT4s, but there was no way to order an LT4 with an automatic. Even says so in the brochure that you can see in this video! That said Id love to know where the source of you’re research that you could get an LT4 with an auto. If it’s legit I’ll post a correction.

@andydhillon1977

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever Ok, I'll check into where I heard that. I have never seen an automatic LT4 but I specifically remember either reading it or seeing it in a video. That does not make that information accurate though. When I confirm, I'll reach back.out.

@andydhillon1977

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever You are correct. I checked with the Corvette Museum and they confirmed that the base Corvette with auto trans and the Collector Edition auto trans could not be optioned with the LT4. I edited my prior response.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

@@andydhillon1977 appreciate you checking!

Thanks for the video sir. I'm strongly considering a '93 Ruby Red 40th with 23,600 miles for $23K to go with my '19 C7 GS Vert. The C4's have never really interested me until I saw the beauty I'm eyeing at a friends speciality car dealership. Man, that things is beautiful. Keep these videos coming as I need to educate myself on the C4's.

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I get it...Those 40th's are gorgeous cars. If you want to educate yourself more on C4s, check out my 2022 C4 Buyer's Guide here- kzread.info/dash/bejne/gGR2ucGNdt2xnso.html

Awesome Video 👏🏼

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great vid! I have an arctic white special order 93' base couple with ruby red on black interior, got it for a steal. I hate to say I daily the thing, but I take good care of it, and it never fails to turn heads with the taillight louvers to top off that gorgeous retro look.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sounds like a sweet car, no shame in dailying it (I daily my Collector Edition LT4). If you ask me, dailying a Corvette is a lot better than just having it sit for months!

I miss my CE LT4, Never should have sold it. Two thumbs up, you nailed it.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! You could always get another one, they still haven’t exploded in value like the Japanese sports cars of the era, C4s are still a pretty good value.

I have the Brickyard 400 festival car that AJ Foyt used! Love it!!!! Great video!!!!!!! Thanks Brad!!!!!!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! The more I learned about those Brickyard cars the more I love them (I'm a big NASCAR fan and that era was incredibly special to the sport). I'm curious...Do YOU think they had any real performance mods from the factory? Or mostly stock?

@mullighanistan3422

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever I think so, I don’t have any documentation but I do have signatures on the inside of the heard from a couple of the directors of the tech center in Warren Michigan so it was there what was done to it I’m not quite sure, just what I was told from Mike

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

@@mullighanistan3422 Huh, curious if those directors of tech mentioned anything about hot-rodding the engine, LT4 style...That's the rumor.

I actually was able to pick up a 35th Anniversary about a year ago for $2500! I constantly have people complimenting it and everyone loves the retro styling of the white leather interior. Love watching these videos, keep it up!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And wow, how’d you manage that amazing deal?

@TheMrPeteChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Only $2500?! Possible flood car.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMrPeteChannel Something seems up with that price! Maybe a salvage title. Or a car that was put away and forgotten about.

@OnlyL3G3ND

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever previous owner probably didn’t realize it’s worth

And now I’m making a list of c4 corvettes I need to do models of

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Heh, there's quite a FEW! But not too hard to make custom versions of I bet.

Nice job. Especially with the rare but not officially special specials! I actually test drove that burgundy 40th Anniversary back in the day. Very sweet car.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yeah, had to include the "rare but not officially special specials" (heh) once I committed to making this a video about ALL "Special Editions." Couldn't risk leaving anything out that might possibly be considered one! Fun rabbit hole of research to fall into tho.

Great video dude... Great producing too

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Well done video!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

Thank you for making this video

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome video. 👍🏼

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya!

Awesome video. Thanks for compiling all that information and sharing it. One quick note that I don't think you mentioned: The 1986 was the first year the C4 was offered in a convertible. I have one of the white convertibles with the somewhat overwhelming red interior. Oh...and I just read that in 1986 they produced a grand total of 4 Copper Metallic corvettes which appears to be even less than the 1994 run you mentioned.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Regarding the 1986 Copper BRONZE Metallic...A few people have made that comment and wondered why I didn't include it. I was aware of it, but that color was available in much bigger numbers in other model years. So if you're talking ALL Copper Bronze Metallic Corvettes...Not really that rare/special. Whereas the 1994 Copper Metallic (a lighter/oranger hue) was ONLY available for that year and is very rare. So, very easy for carspotters to identify it, and a very rare color to spot on a C4.

@sws5833

3 жыл бұрын

I myself have the 86 pace car addition , black with the 4+3, love driving it with the top down, its a great car and super fun to drive

Thanks for your efforts.. great video 👍✨👍✨👍✨👍✨👍

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Slowly becoming a C4 enthusiast - I've grown tired of Mustangs and BMW's. This was by far one of the better "information gap filling" videos I have seen, very nice job. I had not yet known about the Copper Metallic C4, what a looker. You should gain many new subs for this video!

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you appreciated it. "Information gap filling" is exactly what I like to do on this channel when it comes to C4s...They can be confusing at first but there's a LOT to like, especially for the money.

@scarface9617

Жыл бұрын

I'd never even heard anything about the Copper metallic vette!

Great video! I am the owner of the 95 Indy Pace Car featured in your video.......I bought it a couple of months after you made this video of it on the turntable at Vanguard Motor Sales in Michigan and had it shipped to Texas where I live. I love this car.....it is like the day it was built in all respects and a blast to drive. The current mileage on it is 1070 miles. I entered it in NCRS top flight judging and it received an extremely high score. Basically all it got counted off for was having a replacement non LOF windshield and the driver's window has the correct LOF logo but a date code that signifies a date 5 months after the car was built. I've talked to the previous owners and they claim they never changed out any of the glass, so that is a mystery. My guess is that it was vandalized at the dealership before it was sold to the first owner.

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Very cool that you have the exact car shown in the video! Incredibly preserved.

Nice video! I love the prefacelift style, both exterior and interior. But I love track days. So I made it pretty hard for myself to find 1989' (last year of prefcelift interior) but first year with 6 speed manual which was necessity. 89' had a lot of technical upgrades compared to earlier C4 years. There were only two 1989'with manual for sale in whole Europe. I ended up with buying dark red 1989 Coupe with 6 speed manual that had oldschool Paxton compressor, Accel Supperram intake and Z51 package. Drove 1000 km back to home without problems. This year, when I opened up the engine, was bit surpised - a lot of upgrades previous owner did not know about. Forged pistons, cam roller lifters androller rockers, screw in rocker stud conversion, 4 bolt main block, Accel standalone ECU, oil pump drive upgrade, and some other stuff. Really pleased with it.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Pretty awesome car you found there, esp in Europe. Always liked the 1989s, great “crossover” year. And agreed that the zf 6 speed is a big improvement over the 4 plus 3.

@ednaslayton4723

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 1996 C4 corvette coupe that I have only taken off twice.I am so glad to see this video because I learn so much about my car that I didn't know.I will watch this video over and over again so that I can know where all of the gadgets that you showed in the video.I am 78 years old but I still love my car it is Sebring Silver.I love love love it with only 82 thousand miles on it.

@ednaslayton4723

2 жыл бұрын

My C4 has a hard top that comes off

@ednaslayton4723

2 жыл бұрын

It was a Valentine's Day present from my husband

Wonderfull video !!! thank you :)

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very nice video, super informative! I currently have an 85, nothing special other than people say the silver color is kinda rare. I hope to acquire a 93 Special Edition as that Ruby Red is probably my favorite color, and a nice coupe with auto is what I'll be searching for when that day comes!

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And best of luck with your search. You shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a 40th edition in that spec, as coupes and autos were the most popular choice.

I always liked the 96 special edition like yours, good upgrades that are still easy to service and upgrade

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm very happy with my Collector Edition...Special enough to be unique, but common enough that I don't feel bad driving it every day! And yes, SO MUCH EASIER to service than most of its competitors in its day (compare the engine bay accessibility with a twin turbo 300ZX or a Mitsu 3000GT...Yikes!) Plus a lot of aftermarket support.

@cooperhulswit8438

3 жыл бұрын

It's easier to service than alot of special c4s too, no active suspension and no handbuilt lt5

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

@@cooperhulswit8438 Yes! Mine has the good ol Z51 suspension, but you COULD order them with selectable dampers (that are prone to failure).

@cooperhulswit8438

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever yeah even the later mr dampers fail and are expensive

loved this video! learned. few things i didn’t know! i have a 2008 30th Anniversary Emerson Fitapaldi Pace Car, car #200, canadian Convertible. Only 500 replicas made! Would love to see you do a similar feature for C5&C6 cars

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That's a sweet car you have. Good idea!

Gotta go with the Grand Sport...because I got one! ;)

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Heh, I figured you would!

Awesome video man and on my list to get in the very very near future is a convertible collectors edition I want an LT4 but will settle for lt1

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and best of luck with your search!

_Absolute perfection in your vlog today(you can't tell I'm also a C4 aficionado, can you). FYI: the Sledgehammer was 898 horsepower and not 880._

@rubyred93chev

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever _My information comes directly from Reeves Callaway(yes, I only wish I knew him personally). You've done an amazing job in your research, the production value of your content, and hitting all the models(including the Malcolm Conner edition). Thanks for paying homage to our fourth gens._

I have a 1993/40 anniversary coupe with the six speed. Very fun to drive. Can’t wait to the summer so I can really enjoy it.

There are SO many C4 Corvettes!! It’s like all the Porsche GT cars combined into one body style!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Right?? I think only Porsche 911s can rival the Corvette for how many "special versions" they make of their car.

This video answered all questions in respect of the C4 and my favorites are ZR-1, Sledgehammer, 40th Ann and the GS 🥷🏾

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to hear it!

Great video, Brad ... and congrats on a Gorgeous Collector Edition. I Love my 1991 ZR-1 so much, it's getting the facelift instead of my wife ;-) After 111,000 fun-filled miles, she''s going to Thomasville Georgia for an engine power upgrade and a few other treats. I just changed the interior from grey to Torch Red and will refresh the Black exterior as well. I'll send a pic when I'm done. Skal, Hawk ^v^

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and best of luck with the “new” Zr-1!

@scarface9617

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't do any mod's to underneath the hood of that particular car, Period ..Put it back as Stock as possible!

@taproom113

Жыл бұрын

@@scarface9617 There's plenty of stock one's out there for museums or posterity. My 'particular' ZR-1 will get its just deserts. (Are you saying my wife needs the upgrade more?) 😉🤣😎^v^

I’ve got 2 C4s. 1990 ZR1 and an 89, love these cars

I am sure that Vette God is grateful for your awesome work with this video 🔥 i am super grateful ❤❤❤

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I loved your video!

@RetroCarsForever

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad to hear!

Good job Brad

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I pushed my 94 so hard around a right corner the front passenger wheel started wheel hoping im guessing because i put kyb on the front & they started loosing traction the rear oem bilstein held Amazing performance car for the money.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Weird, I’ve never had that happen before in any of my canyon drives. Perhaps you just hit a rough patch of road? Or maybe somethings broken?

Awesome video. You should do this with other generations too.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ll consider it.

I bought a 92 c4 due to you channel

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's an honor to hear. If you love it, I'll take all the credit...But if you end up hating it, Ill just claim it wasn't my fault! LOL

@elliottvader2377

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever I do love it, Having problems finding parts for a clutch but other than that it’s been really good I sent you a picture of it on Instagram

@elliottvader2377

3 жыл бұрын

Do you wanna go for a drive later this summer I will be in LA a couple of weekends

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

@@elliottvader2377 just saw this! Still keeping socially distant with anyone who’s just flown, but maybe some other time. Hope you’re a enjoying your new car!

Infernal mismatches! That copper metallic (14:13) is a surprisingly gorgeous color.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. But then it wouldn't be so special!

The teal Indy with pink accents gets my vote. Such a perfect combo!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, super rad. Kinda hoping to find one someday (esp if the owner maybe didn't see this video and doesn't know what they have!)

Yet another great C4 vid 👍🏼

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thank ya! Appreciate it.

Excellent video I'm the second owner of '96 GS #32 I've had 21 years

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Awesome car ya got there.

I agree the graphics at 8:47 are rad, though I think the teal color is what’s drawing me to that one. BUT... o...m...g... 5:08 ...I think I’m in love!!! That is one beautiful wild white horse!!!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm maybe we gotta look into getting one (if you don't care about the lack of airbags!)

@Athena007

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever Yeeeeeah, that's just sad. Too bad one can't install aftermarket airbags! What possibilities!

Great thumbnail, by the way!

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You have no idea how long that took to make LOL I actually started with the same idea but including ALL 13 special editions, but it was just too much of a mess. So after a day of work, scrapped it to start over. Phew!

@RwingDsquad

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever When I first saw the thumbnail I was like WOW that had to have taken forever! I wanted to make sure I said something.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

@@RwingDsquad Appreciate it! (Especially as it DID take me forever!)

Congratulations from Córdoba, andalusia, Spain, 👍

The best-looking C4 I know of is the 1990 GT-1 race car. I know you said street-legal only, but let's face it: street illegal is where the most fun is at! I've got a couple of photos of one in red with deep dished wheels and that ultra wide body on it! The sound as well ☺ There's some footage of it racing onboard somewhere on KZread...

There is a very rare Corvette C4 promoted by Chevrolet in the Corvette News Summer 1985 edition. It was several pages about a car called the LEROY NEIMAN COLLECTOR'S EDITION. The cars were specially modified to suit the world famous artist Leroy Neiman. The work was done at Lipman Chevrolet in Hartford Connecticut. 25 cars were planned but sadly only 9 were made, each one autographed on the drivers side headlight cover as 1/25, 2/25, 3/25 etc . Cars were white over gold, white interior seats with saddle carpet. The seats were gold leaf signatured and the door panels had "back lit" transparent slide of the painting done by Leroy .

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Havent heard of that one before.

Great video, now I'll know which type of corvette I see when I spot one🏁. Plus, the many types of corvette does look like a McDonald's menu ☺️😏.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and happy spotting!

@MinuchRuscitto

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever thanks Brad. It's very rare to spot old Corvettes here in Quebec.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

I imagine! Sure it turns heads tho.

94 vert owner here. 59k miles for 7thou. Puts a smile on my face every time I climb into that driver's seat.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear…and sounds like you got a great deal on your car.

Great video. I’ve enjoyed your others, as well. I do think you’re understating the distinction between ‘96 silver collector’s edition and ‘96 grand sport insomuch as those huge rear tires must place quite a bit more LT4 horsepower on the pavement and provide a handling advantage as well. I’ve driven both and can attest. But anyway, nice job.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, wider rear tires are pretty much the only mechanical difference between the two (assuming the CE has Z51 like mine). Never driven a Grand Sport, let alone at speed, so that's interesting to hear that you can feel a difference.

@scarface9617

Жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever on the '96 Grand Sport.. was it just the rear tires (Only) that was wider.. or was the whole rear-end wider? Let's just say.. if those Rear Tires was Taken Off.. was the wheelbase any wider at all.. than the Others that Didn't have the LT4.. Or was it just that the (Rear Tires Alone) were Wider.. and That's IT!? Sorry for the aggravation, great video, sir! K.y. 🤝🏼💯

My grandpa had a 94 copper coupe and convertible at the same time it was awesome

I live in the central part of NY state. I was given my late father's 1987 C4. I want to take it to a corvette professional regarding some engine performance issues.

Great video! I know a car lot in Gloucester va where a 40th anniversary Ed is rotting away. It’s been on that lot for like 20 yrs. Interior is jacked and paint is oxidized:( But could you imagine a zr1 40th anniversary edition?!

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

It saddens me when cars are left to rot, especially special edition rare cars like that. And I love the idea of the ZR-1 40th…it’s like a DOUBLE special edition!

@mach1mustangguy992

2 ай бұрын

Yea I almost bought it a few times but she just ran too rough and the last time we couldn’t keep it running bc the alt froze up. Didn’t want a corvette project as my first experience with a vette

3 favourite C4s of mine which weren't in this video are the Callaway Super Speedster (it had the rear view mirror integrated into the windshield frame), the C4 GT-1 race cars from '89 and '90 and the Lingenfelter Corvette (with that cool key hole in the dash board to unleash the exhaust!). I also have some unlabelled photos of another one with side strakes in the doors which looks like it might be mid-rear engined - it doesn't really look much like a C4 so I guess it from some prototype Corvette from around that time.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Those are awesome cars! I just had to draw a line in the sand to what constituted a "Special Edition" so the video wouldnt be hours long...As I mention in the beginning, it had to be street legal and available to order from a Chevy dealer. As cool as those C4s are, they didn't qualify under my criteria.

@mattarnold198

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever That's fair enough; I once did what was supposed to be a 10 minute presentation on all models of my favourite car: the Lamborghini Diablo. I went on for an hour and was told to stop! There were all sorts of crazy one-off models like an SE30 with Dolphins painted on it and the "VS" (Victoria's Secret) Diablo SV! I can't begin to imagine how many more obscure aftermarket C4 Corvettes there are out there.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

@@mattarnold198 Haha! There's seriously a hundred mentionable "variations" of the C4 out there. (And hey, I like Diablos too, I get it!)

I really dig the white wheels on the 35th anniversary C5.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! One of the sharpest C4's to my eye.

I got a private tour of the Callaway facility in the 80's was so amazing. They were so far ahead in designing at the time, they don't get enough credit.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man that must’ve been amazing!

@jhh70

2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever For 1989 they were probably 20 years ahead of everyone else. Also a group of really nice people.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

@@jhh70 I can imagine. I feel like Chevy themselves stole some of their thunder with the ZR1!

And here I thought my 84 base was cool...these blow me away

Great video Brad! Very impressed with your production skills too, looks like you’re having a lot of fun. 😊👍🏼 You forgot one fun fact…I’ll pose this as a question, since I’m a trivia geek: how did GM chose the colors of all of their Anniversary Editions? (if you know, please keep quiet, let’s let Brad answer :) 👉

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And I actually was wondering about the color choices, as they seemed pretty random and couldn’t find any solid info in my research towards their reason. So do tell!

@racerrick35

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever Alright, prepare yourself, you’ll love this one… Each Anniversary color coincides with the Official Wedding Anniversary gift (aka gemstone, etc)! For instance; 1978, 25th Anniversary?…Silver, therefore the Silver Anniversary cars. 35th Anniversary?…Coral, hence the White theme. 40th…you guessed it, Rubies! 50th…Gold, the Anniversary cars had gold painted wheels remember!? Cool huh?! 😉👊🏼

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

@@racerrick35 Ahh! Very cool!

@mxtv1258

3 жыл бұрын

WOW I didn’t know either I love it.

that callaway quarter pounder burger is delish

I bought a 1990 convertible. While not a real collector edition,I always enjoyed the distinction that the 1990 was the only year that the non ZR-1 cars had the round tail lights and the new cockpit design. A distinction,if not a collectible. I beat on it mercilessly for over 10 years and 150,000 miles…. I may have to drag it out of the barn and restore a bit of my history.

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Cool! I do think those “crossover years” of the mid C4 run are really interesting, as each year has something unique as the car slowly morphed between an 80s car and a 90s car.

Also looking forward to the last episode of you know what. 😉

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

Women React To Cars Series Final coming in either two to three weeks! (Depending on how quickly I get it done)

@shaned1926

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever then what to do with your time! -Get a puppy or a kid like so many others did for lockdown time!! Hahaha (We already had puppies, and sure as hell not getting pregnant)

Looove the ZR 1, 1991, white and red .-)

I remember seeing a ‘96 Collector Edition convertible in the classified ads for $16k. At the time it was less than a ten year old car. But I recall thinking that it was such a nice car, and a lot of car for that kind of money.

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that would've been a steal now, and at the time! (Unless it had super high miles or something like that)

The zr-1 is hands down the cream of the crop c4

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

It’s the one I want the most! Stay tuned for a ZR-1 review.

@danieldelgado3008

Жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever can’t wait, great work on the videos, subscribed

Need more videos like this please do any car with special edition

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, more coming soon!

I have a red on red 89 six speed. Not particularly rare, but it is the only year you can get the pre-face lift interior and exterior with the six speed, and being an early 89, it has the slightly sprinter 3.54 rear end. I believe the 3.54 wasn't around very long but correct me if I'm wrong.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

I love 1989s...That ZF 6 speed is IMO a huge improvement over the earlier Doug Nash 4 plus 3, BUT you get to still have the super rad early styling/digital dash.

I own a 1996 CE LT4 convertible w/ Red interior, love the engine I find that it's plenty fast for me Love taking it out with top down And going threw the gears, great car for the money

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s one of the most coveted versions of the C4 you have there! Glad you’re enjoying it

Not GM production, but the Lingenfelter modified ZR-1's were truly the King of the Hill. Especially the 415cid and Twin Turbo Lingenfelter ZR-1's. All ultra rare, less than 25 415's and only 4 twin turbos were made by Lingenfelter.

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, don't think I knew about those. Never seen one before!

I’m surprised you didn’t talk about the elusive greenwood edition! I see one around town all the time and am curious how many were made and how it compares to other editions.

@RetroCarsForever

Жыл бұрын

There are a TON of "bodykits" or aftermarket mods out there for these cars, so I had to draw a line as to what a "special edition" meant for the context of this video so it wasnt hours long! My line in the sand was it had to be available from the factory, Greenwood kits were all aftermarket. Really snazzy though!

My Corvette is best Corvette...

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

OKAY MR REGULAR

@OnlyTheFinest125

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroCarsForever 😂😂☠️

@jasonkepic1132

3 жыл бұрын

Too funny 😁

That copper metallic is gorgeous

@RetroCarsForever

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! What an amazing 90s color

This video gave me buyers remorse on my base C4 lol. Didn’t realize the rarity of these packages. Just thought people were insane asking C6 money for a C4. I always knew the story behind the ZR1 but never knew about the rest.

@RetroCarsForever

3 жыл бұрын

A base c4 is still an incredible machine!