Chevrolet built 30,632 Corvettes for the 1987 model year, and the coupe accounted for 20,007 units. The convertible output was nearly half of this figure, as only 10,625 cars left the factory with a removable top.
The price difference between the two was substantial.
The base coupe carried a price tag of $27,999, while a convertible could be had for at least $33,172. Building a highly optioned model was still costly, as certain options continued to be available for big bucks. For example, the leather sport seats were listed at $1,025, while the Delco Bose stereo system cost $905.
All Corvettes rolled off the assembly lines with the L98 under the hood – a 350ci V8 engine rated at 240 horsepower and fitted with a Tuner-Port Induction (TPI) system.
The convertible in these photos is one of the specimens that retains the original engine under the hood.
While it’s unclear if this Corvette is 100% original, you don’t have to be a diehard connoisseur to tell that the car is still mainly stock. It spent its entire life with a collector who properly cared for it, being kept in a garage away from anything that could alter its condition.
The Corvette still boasts the original Dark Red Metallic paint, but while it looks good from a distance, you should inspect the car personally and get closer to it to look for signs of aging, chips, and scratches. However, it’s obvious this is a meticulously pampered Corvette, and the charcoal interior confirms it.
The car still has the original convertible top, and only minor TLC is required. As anyone can anticipate, everything else on this Vette is in good shape, and the photos speak for themselves, so check them out thoroughly, especially if you are interested in making an offer.
The car still has the original engine under the hood, and it’s safe to assume it still runs and drives correctly. The Corvette must sell to help settle the estate for a collector who also owned other classics, so it landed on eBay thanks to seller nbcgibbs, who posted it without a reserve.
This means that the highest bidder will secure the car when the battle ends in 5 days, so it won’t take long for this Corvette to leave for a new home. Unsurprisingly, the auction is already getting many offers, with 32 people fighting digitally to buy this Corvette. The top offer is $3,250, but it will probably increase as we approach the final minutes of the auction.
59 more people added the car to their watchlists, likely as they are planning a last-minute bid. The car is parked in Cincinnati, Ohio, and considering its shape, you should be able to drive it home on its wheels.
