1986 CHEVROLET Corvette
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Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is happy to offer this 1986 Chevrolet Corvette! The Chevrolet Corvette is labeled Americas Sports Car. Known as the most bang-for-buck sports car on the market the Corvette has had a strong fan-base since the first Corvette rolled off the line for 1953. Now in its 8th generation, the Corvette has a deep American heritage that is recognized around the globe. The two-tone white & silver paint looks sharp and having the Targa top is a nice balance from a coupe to a convertible. The gray velour complements the tones and is also in good order. The odometer shows only 28,556 CarFax documented miles. Under the hood is a 5.7L V8 with power routed down through an automatic transmission. This Vette runs & drives as it should and has good power despite the smog controls. Options on this Corvette include A/C, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows/Locks/Seats, Targa Top, Telescopic/Tilt Wheel, AM/FM/Cassette Radio, Cruise Control, Seat Belts, Rally Wheels, and Radial Tires, so if an affordable, driver quality C4 Corvette is something that gets your attention, this one is worth a 2nd look!
Recalls & Defects
VIN 1G1YY078XG5106873 may have been recalled. Check full report for more information
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
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Bought a vehicle based on Gateways description and pictures 2 weeks ago. I live 1100 miles away, so I was trusting their word. What a big mistake!Vehicle was listed as a "fresh restoration in May 2016". The salesman(Brad at the Tampa branch)assured me this car was in great "show" condition. On arrival, the vehicle barely started, had no turn signal lights, instrument cluster lights, console lights, reverse lights,or functioning horn. Fuse box is completely rusted out. Their description said it had a Holley 850 CFM carburetor, but it a 670 CFM, and it's shot. Transmission, power steering , and radiator all leaking. They attempted to plug up the leaks with gasket sealant. Some linkage under the vehicle was held together with a wire and bent nail. Both exhaust brackets broken. AC and heat had been ripped out of the vehicle. Emergency braking system completely removed. Rear leaf spring broken. Windshield washer system also completely removed. And the engine has a knocking noise. My mechanic gave me an estimate of nearly $7000 dollares to bring this vehicle just up to specs. I forwarded the estimate to Gateway per their request. 2 days later, they called me back and said their is nothing they could do for me. That I signed a sales contract, so I'm just xxxx out of luck. They say it's not their fault the previous owner told Gateway inaccurate information regarding this car. By the way, the previous owner was the car "restorer". And i use this word extremely loosely. I purchased this vehicle for almost $30,000. I didn't purchase a project car. I'm so disgusted with this company and customer relations. And based on other complaints on this website about them, this seems to be a common practice for them. I really hope people who read this shop somewhere else, and pass the word on to friends and family. Gateway Classic Cars is a SHADY, CROOKED , company!!!