1983 Corvette

[William C.]

Re: 1983 Corvette

When I was on the early build drive with GM Operations Quality, we had six of the first cars, and they were all white! I remember my disappointment as I was going to buy one and figured the trip would give me a good chance to compare the colors. Not So! First off the line were all white, although in the next few weeks more colors were introduced.

[David G.]

Re: 1983 Corvette

Bill, If I remember correctly, When we were in bowling Green for a National event in 83
they had suspended several colors due to Quality control issues. Black was one and I believe that red was
the other. The also were installing the first Doug Nash transmissions as we took the plant tour. (According to the
tour guides)
Dave Gray

[William C.]

Re: 1983 Corvette

Red was a VERY difficult color, which is one of the reasons there were so many shades of it during the '84 production run. I opted for a Blue one when I ordered, and with no paint charts to look at thought I was safe. It was OK, but not what I had hoped. Did a lot better with the tutone Brown on my '85, a really nice car. The '85 also taught me just how much faster the PFI was than the crossfire, about a full second in the 1/4 mile.

[Mike E.]

Re: 1983 Corvette

My '84 was Gold, a somewhat early car I don't recall the exact VIN it was in the 1500s. I bought it in May 1983; the dealer I bought it from obtained it from another dealer in the Detroit area, I think they were buried in it and paid a premium to get it because it sat around in the showroom for a couple of months.

It did NOT have the Bose sound system which most folks wanted. When I got it was untitled with about 1500 miles on it. Sold it 1987.

I agree it sure doesn't seem like 30 years ago. IMO C4's clam shell hood is still best parts of the car, showing off all the forged aluminum suspension hardware.


Mike

[Pat M.]

Re: 1983 Corvette

IMO C4's clam shell hood is still best parts of the car, showing off all the forged aluminum suspension hardware.

Agreed, it's very cool and distinctive.