Love my 86. It may not be a 12 second car, but it'll rip a nasty burnout, cruise beautifully with the top down and put a smile on my face everytime I get behind the wheel.
I still get the same excited feeling in my chest when I see an 84 vette as I did when I was 13 and saw my first one in person. It was a silver 84 vette on a turntable at the Red River Ex in Manitoba. I must have watched that car go around a million times .LOL
I have an 86 convertible. I drive it to school everyday, it was such a bargain. Everyone watches as it pulls up. I love it, and the car is extremely responsive. I love it and will keep it as long as possible.
It may seem something of a anachronism nowadays, but, I remember back then, I thought it was right up there with the best coming from Europe at the time. Then the ZR-1 came out. OMG...what a car THAT was. True QOHC engine. So many innovations...
I remember when the 84 was introduced it looked and was very advanced considering most everything else on the road was a slow box. 150mph car was crazy fast then when most cars barely broke 100 mph (remember the national speed limit was 55-65 everywhere and speedo's only went to 85mph by law). I drove an 89 in 89 and have to admit the car and the digi dash was very cool then. 16" alum wheels in 84 were huge! 16" and then 17" Z rated directional gatorbacks were like WOW! TPI was OMG!
Wow, I can only imagine what it must’ve been like seeing this thing unveiled in the 80’s, it looks like an American Ferrari! I sat in an ‘86 model the other day, and even though the interior is terribly dated, it was high-tech for its time. Kind of intimidating looking at the steering wheel and seeing that there’s no airbag, then looking forward and seeing you have 5 feet of car in front of you. But it’s definitely one of those cars that you wanna have as just a personal little car that you go and have fun with every once in awhile. It still looks great to this day. It doesn’t have that “mid-life crisis” stereotype associated with it as much as the C5 does.
The C4 Corvette is a great looking car even now. Although a fan of the C3 Corvette Stingray, the C4 is what the early 1980's needed, its design, especially features like the digital instrumentation was brilliant for the time. It's so "retro" today it looks great! A red, blue or yellow model would be my choice!
studio7 The C4 was well beyond its time in terms of technology, suspension, handling, and balance. It matched competitors almost 20yrs down the road. It is probably the most influential Vette out of all 7 generations. Even Dave Hill mentioned this when designing the C5.
@sunrisesolara It's really neat to see that car at the museum....you can really appreciate what they did with the C4 in the long run by looking at it......If it wasn't for the C4's success I doubt we would have the true monsters we have today,like the Z06 and that insane ZR1.....
I traded a 93 Harley Dresser with 30k for an 84 C-4 with 55k. I got $1800 boot. I have had it since 05 and put only 11000 miles. Other than a short I can't find, it does well.
El haber tenido uno de estos nos hace sentir muy bien. Nada de esa traccion delantera, o esos motores puestos al reves. Having one of these ones make us feel a lot better. No front wheel drive systems or cross engine mounted under the hood. Old cars were a lot better than new ones. Had a '67 Camaro convertible also, it was a dream, had a 396 cuin of 375 hp.
@1baddecepticon Those were "base" wheels. The wheels we are all familiar with were the "upgrade" wheels. The Z-51 wheels were a further upgrade. However, I don't think the base wheels ever made it into production. If they did, then they are EXTREMELY rare. Someone correct me if it's otherwise. This is a likely a pre-production car in the video.
@VettemanLT5 I guess what I meant to say is I thought maybe those wheels were initially intended to be base wheels, but never made production. It's a shame pre production cars are usually destroyed. They would be highly collectable if still in existence.
BigRodJohnson69 You’re right, they were the standard wheels. I saw them in the first factory brochure for the car, 215/65-15 Eagle GT Tires, but I have never seen them on a car. I have read that few, if any, were actually installed on 84 Vettes. Someone in these comments claims that they have seen maybe 10 or less in real life and I’m not disputing his account. I have waited for 35 years to see those wheels since pouring over that first brochure. They are gorgeous, but apparently unobtainable.
@BigRodJohnson69 They sure would be.....pretty cool to see the only '83 Vette in the world though,flaws and all.And just for a goof,I even asked one of the people at the museum if it was for sale;they said no....LOL!!! In my humble opinion,if it wasn't for the C4 Vette I doubt we would have the monster Z06 and ZR1's we see today.I'm certainly keeping my '95 ZR-1....it's a LOT of fun to drive!!
I love the body style of the earlier C4. Too bad when they updated the interior they also changed the exterior lines. IMO the best C4 is the 1990 -- with the newer interior but older exterior.
The C4 Corvette is a bargain compared to earlier C1 through C3's and C5's to C7's Check out Hagerty.com for a market analysis showing availability vs. price. 32 years on, C4's have not yet become coveted by collectors and are a great value. I have 1991 ZR-1 and even at 25 years old, it can hold its own with the newer ones. It may not beat a new Z06, but it will always right behind it!
1. They didn't skip the full model year, MY1984 for Corvette included part of what should have been MY1983; this is partly why the sales were so high for 1984. They could have certified it as a MY1983, but decided that it wouldn't have been prudent to do so. 2. They delayed the C5 by a full model year to work out the bugs, and gave us the LT4 while we waited out 1996. 3. The worst one ever made would probably be the 1953...they are worth tons of money if you have one in good condition, though.
Tigerfire75 The cars in the video are probably pre-production models that were likely been scrapped a long time ago. There were several 1983 Corvettes, but none sold to the public. The only known one left, is in the corvette museum.
***** Oh course it was somewhat problematic.. it was taking a leap into algorithmic computerized TPI (1985 L98). And was a completely 100% new platform. Competitor-wise, there was absolutely nothing around that could compete with its overall technology and styling... nothing. And wouldn't be for years. GM was being cutting-edge and with that comes growing pains. I've owned a 1988 Z51 w/4+3 Doug Nash for 12yrs and the car performs very reliably given its age... and will still bring smiles and stares.
i have a 1990 corvette and let me tell you...taking the hardtop off is not as easy as it seems in this video. its bolted down, with 4 bolts, that require a special tool to remove. also putting the top on is no easier either, you have to park on even pavement or you cant bolt it back on because you know...the car is fiberglass, so it flexes, a lot.
@BigRodJohnson69 They are not base wheels.....this car in particular must be one of the 43 or 44 pilot cars built in '83....since the only '83 Vette left at the museum is white,it's likely the car in this video has long since been destroyed.....look closely at how thin the wheels are compared to the ones you see on the '84 to '87 models;not the same,but they were on the pilot cars.....the one at the museum has them......neat video though.....
I want to have Nelson racing engines in California to rebuild one for me top to bottom with there 427 twin turbo Daily driver. It's 1380h.p. & 1400 f.p.t! The C-4 is one of my fav Corvette body styles. It just didn't have any real performace.
hbgriss I’ve been looking for a picture of these standard 15’ wheels since I first saw them in an early factory brochure. I have never seen the actual wheels and have read that very few of them made it onto production 84 models. It’s so good to finally see them again after 35 years of waiting! They are just as cool as I remember them from that brochure!
The speedo couldnt show more than 85 because of the DOT law at the time. Ive taken mine to 110 mph. It will show 100 or more mph on the number readout, but the digital scale pins at 85. if bushings are all replaced and your steering/alignment /tires are good, you can go even faster!
Love my 86. It may not be a 12 second car, but it'll rip a nasty burnout, cruise beautifully with the top down and put a smile on my face everytime I get behind the wheel.
I still get the same excited feeling in my chest when I see an 84 vette as I did when I was 13 and saw my first one in person. It was a silver 84 vette on a turntable at the Red River Ex in Manitoba. I must have watched that car go around a million times .LOL
Man I'm so in love with the 80s
The 84 vette is one of the best cornering cars ever made. Gotta love the 80s though
That's hilarious😂😂
Love it! I have an '84 Vette just like that one and I love that car!
The C4 Vette started getting really good in '85 with the TPI and just got better from there.
Love the wheels on this video. I do not believe they ever made it to production.
I noticed the same. Betting that car was an 83 that was crushed...
I have an 86 convertible. I drive it to school everyday, it was such a bargain. Everyone watches as it pulls up. I love it, and the car is extremely responsive. I love it and will keep it as long as possible.
C4 Corvette, amazing car...Still ahead of its time 30 years later...only thing lacking is power...
LT1 cars got power
& MILEAGE
It may seem something of a anachronism nowadays, but, I remember back then, I thought it was right up there with the best coming from Europe at the time. Then the ZR-1 came out. OMG...what a car THAT was. True QOHC engine. So many innovations...
I remember when the 84 was introduced it looked and was very advanced considering most everything else on the road was a slow box. 150mph car was crazy fast then when most cars barely broke 100 mph (remember the national speed limit was 55-65 everywhere and speedo's only went to 85mph by law). I drove an 89 in 89 and have to admit the car and the digi dash was very cool then. 16" alum wheels in 84 were huge! 16" and then 17" Z rated directional gatorbacks were like WOW! TPI was OMG!
I believe the vette shown is a 1983.....yes there were 1983 corvettes but I think only 52 were made, there's one in the corvette museum.
Wow, I can only imagine what it must’ve been like seeing this thing unveiled in the 80’s, it looks like an American Ferrari! I sat in an ‘86 model the other day, and even though the interior is terribly dated, it was high-tech for its time. Kind of intimidating looking at the steering wheel and seeing that there’s no airbag, then looking forward and seeing you have 5 feet of car in front of you. But it’s definitely one of those cars that you wanna have as just a personal little car that you go and have fun with every once in awhile. It still looks great to this day. It doesn’t have that “mid-life crisis” stereotype associated with it as much as the C5 does.
Magnificent ! American sportscar icon,
this is amazing. so 80s
i have 3 of these c-4 corvettes,best looking and more reliable than the corvettes of today
Thomas Farley so glad to hear. Headed to Virginia to pick up my late step dads 84 /50k miles. Driving to ca in 2019 😳🤘🏼c
The C4 Corvette is a great looking car even now. Although a fan of the C3 Corvette Stingray, the C4 is what the early 1980's needed, its design, especially features like the digital instrumentation was brilliant for the time. It's so "retro" today it looks great! A red, blue or yellow model would be my choice!
studio7 The C4 was well beyond its time in terms of technology, suspension, handling, and balance. It matched competitors almost 20yrs down the road. It is probably the most influential Vette out of all 7 generations. Even Dave Hill mentioned this when designing the C5.
BEBNC1 I'm not going to argue with you, yes it was advanced for it's time.
@sunrisesolara It's really neat to see that car at the museum....you can really appreciate what they did with the C4 in the long run by looking at it......If it wasn't for the C4's success I doubt we would have the true monsters we have today,like the Z06 and that insane ZR1.....
Great music and great car! Fabolous '80s!
Complete awesomeness.
Yes thats a pre production car. I loved this too.. so much ive owned an 85 for 15 years now.
I traded a 93 Harley Dresser with 30k for an 84 C-4 with 55k. I got $1800 boot. I have had it since 05 and put only 11000 miles. Other than a short I can't find, it does well.
Very nice car !
Wow, we have come a long way. 2014 c7!
El haber tenido uno de estos nos hace sentir muy bien. Nada de esa traccion delantera, o esos motores puestos al reves. Having one of these ones make us feel a lot better. No front wheel drive systems or cross engine mounted under the hood. Old cars were a lot better than new ones. Had a '67 Camaro convertible also, it was a dream, had a 396 cuin of 375 hp.
I love the sound of a v8
The all-new 1984 Corvette! (Members Only jacket sold separately.)
XD
Members Only jacket sold separately.----> HA!!!!, too funny, but true
Much better than current models
I have an 86 love c4's
@1baddecepticon Those were "base" wheels. The wheels we are all familiar with were the "upgrade" wheels. The Z-51 wheels were a further upgrade. However, I don't think the base wheels ever made it into production. If they did, then they are EXTREMELY rare. Someone correct me if it's otherwise. This is a likely a pre-production car in the video.
I love my 85
@VettemanLT5 I guess what I meant to say is I thought maybe those wheels were initially intended to be base wheels, but never made production. It's a shame pre production cars are usually destroyed. They would be highly collectable if still in existence.
BigRodJohnson69 You’re right, they were the standard wheels. I saw them in the first factory brochure for the car, 215/65-15 Eagle GT Tires, but I have never seen them on a car. I have read that few, if any, were actually installed on 84 Vettes. Someone in these comments claims that they have seen maybe 10 or less in real life and I’m not disputing his account. I have waited for 35 years to see those wheels since pouring over that first brochure. They are gorgeous, but apparently unobtainable.
I do not remember ever seeing one with those wheels
How would I go about getting this video cleared for commercial use in a tv show?
@BigRodJohnson69 They sure would be.....pretty cool to see the only '83 Vette in the world though,flaws and all.And just for a goof,I even asked one of the people at the museum if it was for sale;they said no....LOL!!! In my humble opinion,if it wasn't for the C4 Vette I doubt we would have the monster Z06 and ZR1's we see today.I'm certainly keeping my '95 ZR-1....it's a LOT of fun to drive!!
They don't seem to eager to advertise the crossfire haha
I love the body style of the earlier C4. Too bad when they updated the interior they also changed the exterior lines. IMO the best C4 is the 1990 -- with the newer interior but older exterior.
I absolutely agree with you!!!
The C4 Corvette is a bargain compared to earlier C1 through C3's and C5's to C7's Check out Hagerty.com for a market analysis showing availability vs. price. 32 years on, C4's have not yet become coveted by collectors and are a great value.
I have 1991 ZR-1 and even at 25 years old, it can hold its own with the newer ones. It may not beat a new Z06, but it will always right behind it!
1984 was the start of the true 80's and the C4 made every car look dated.
first muscle car i ride with my dad scared the shit out of me when i was a kid lol
1. They didn't skip the full model year, MY1984 for Corvette included part of what should have been MY1983; this is partly why the sales were so high for 1984. They could have certified it as a MY1983, but decided that it wouldn't have been prudent to do so.
2. They delayed the C5 by a full model year to work out the bugs, and gave us the LT4 while we waited out 1996.
3. The worst one ever made would probably be the 1953...they are worth tons of money if you have one in good condition, though.
I have been putting the roof panel in backwards in the back.
That sure looks like a 1983 Corvette to me! Maybe it is still hiding in a garage somewhere waiting to be found.
There are no 1983 Corvettes. They skipped that model year and just called them 1984's.
Tigerfire75 The cars in the video are probably pre-production models that were likely been scrapped a long time ago. There were several 1983 Corvettes, but none sold to the public. The only known one left, is in the corvette museum.
Those wheels never made it into production for 1984. Soooo 1983 it is!
***** Oh course it was somewhat problematic.. it was taking a leap into algorithmic computerized TPI (1985 L98). And was a completely 100% new platform. Competitor-wise, there was absolutely nothing around that could compete with its overall technology and styling... nothing. And wouldn't be for years. GM was being cutting-edge and with that comes growing pains. I've owned a 1988 Z51 w/4+3 Doug Nash for 12yrs and the car performs very reliably given its age... and will still bring smiles and stares.
who what wheels were those?!?
Great looking car, and the girl ain't bad either!!! LOL
1:17 a machine so new, so innovative...so low on fuel
Glad I was born in 83.....lol
imagine how expensive replacing the molded rear glass is
I want to
Go
Buy one now
Must have this car
that, until 1990, when the LT1 c4 was born
U2Jaime1317 actually the lt1 came out in 92.....were u thinking of the lt5 that came out in 1990 on zr1?
1990s had the L98
holy shit i saw one of those for 59 hundred!! with 105k miles tho.. but fuck i need that.
i have a 1990 corvette and let me tell you...taking the hardtop off is not as easy as it seems in this video. its bolted down, with 4 bolts, that require a special tool to remove. also putting the top on is no easier either, you have to park on even pavement or you cant bolt it back on because you know...the car is fiberglass, so it flexes, a lot.
yea the guy in the video must be 7 feet tall the way he just grabs it off like its light.
It's not a special tool....it's a torx bit
@BigRodJohnson69 They are not base wheels.....this car in particular must be one of the 43 or 44 pilot cars built in '83....since the only '83 Vette left at the museum is white,it's likely the car in this video has long since been destroyed.....look closely at how thin the wheels are compared to the ones you see on the '84 to '87 models;not the same,but they were on the pilot cars.....the one at the museum has them......neat video though.....
I want to have Nelson racing engines in California to rebuild one for me top to bottom with there 427 twin turbo Daily driver. It's 1380h.p. & 1400 f.p.t! The C-4 is one of my fav Corvette body styles. It just didn't have any real performace.
The rims are base model rims. The Z51 rims are much nicer. I've seen less than 10 of the '84 base rims, EVER!
David Safely I’ve never seen. I was under impression that they were prototype in the 83 non production few? 🤘🏼👍🏼
hbgriss I’ve been looking for a picture of these standard 15’ wheels since I first saw them in an early factory brochure. I have never seen the actual wheels and have read that very few of them made it onto production 84 models. It’s so good to finally see them again after 35 years of waiting! They are just as cool as I remember them from that brochure!
check them out on cargurus
I like C4s but C3s where much more manly..
Cars and women appearing and disappearing........so 80's lol
Music
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cheesy as hell lol
Wait... air conditioning and side window defrost outlets are "sport features?" You can hear this 4:20... yeah, I know.... None of that is "sport."
I don't get it... this car's top speed is 85mph or what... wtf
The speedo couldnt show more than 85 because of the DOT law at the time. Ive taken mine to 110 mph. It will show 100 or more mph on the number readout, but the digital scale pins at 85. if bushings are all replaced and your steering/alignment /tires are good, you can go even faster!
Good video.. except the old lame disco music.