Flickr Photo of the Day: 1986 Corvette Convertible

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From the Flickr Corvette Pool:

1986 Corvette Convertible
Photo Credit: TW Collins
1986 Corvette Options and Facts 1986 marked the return of the Corvette Convertible, a body style last seen in 1975. The 1986 model year was third in C4 production with a total of 35,109 Corvettes produced. Production was split with 27,794 Coupes built vs 7,315 Convertibles. 1986 marked the first year that the price of a Corvette climbed over the $30,000 mark. MRSP for the Convertible $32,032 while the Coupe was modestly priced at $27,027. Only one engine option available:
     350 ci (L98)
      Aluminum head engines produced 235 hp
      Iron head engines produced 230 hp 17 Exterior Colors Available:
     Rarest Color was Copper Metallic. Only 4 produced.
     8 Interior colors were offered
How to Spot a 1986 Corvette:
Differences between the 1984-1990 Corvettes were very minor. The easiest way to spot a 1986 Corvette may be the wheels. In 1986, the wheel centers were unpainted. In 1984 and ’85, the wheel centers were painted black while in 1987 the centers were painted gray. The center-mounted third brake light also made its appearance on the Corvette in 1986. 1986 Corvette Highlights:
The 1986 Corvette paced the Indianapolis 500 and Chevrolet designated all convertible models as pace cars. Each convertible was sold with an Indy 500 Pace Car decal kit that could be installed by the dealer. Anti-lock brake systems (ABS) became standard as well as the new VATS vehicle anti-theft system which has a chip implanted at the base of the ignition key. Chevrolet paid tribute to New Jersey Chevrolet dealer Malcom Konner with a special run of 50 Malcom Konner Commemorative Edition Corvettes. 1986 Corvette Values:
The early C4 models are starting their appreciation curve and with the return of the roadster for Corvette, values for the 1986 model are strong. Our Corvette Price Guide puts the average price of the 1986 Corvette Coupe at $9,300 with a one year appreciation of 2%. The Convertible model does even better with an average value of $13,000 and +8% appreciation over the year prior.
Source:
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Corvette Black Book
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  1. I recently ran across and ultimately purchased one of the four copper metallic painted vettes that were produced in 1986. When I seen the car advertised I knew right away what color it was, and I jumped on it. However to my surprise the vehicle also has the 4/3 standard transmission. Does anyone know how I can find out if a) are the other three copper metallic vettes still in existence, and b) were any of the other three ordered with standard transmissions?

    Any help and assistance would be appreciated.

    Jeffrey Reich

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