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1988' Chevrolet Corvette
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$8,888Published 15 August 2026ID: fDOwFl
- Carma Automotive Group
- Georgia
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Information from the owner
Body: Hatchback
Age: 38 years
Mileage: 274793 km
Exterior color: Brown
Seller's comments about 1988' Chevrolet Corvette
DEALER CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 90-POINT INSPECTED
Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan included at full out-the-door price Proudly serving customers with over 22,000 vehicles sold.
1988 Chevrolet Corvette
The odometer says 170,690, but this C4 doesnt drive like it. The previous owner did his own service religiously, and it shows this one rides on a great set of BF Goodrich tires, wears its peanut butter leather well, and genuinely drives like a dream. On a 38-year-old car, mileage tells you a lot less than condition does, and this ones condition speaks for itself.
What Youre Actually Getting
? Passed our 90-point Dealer Certified Pre-Owned inspection
? No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX clean title, no salvage/fire/flood/rebuilt/lemon brands
? No indication of odometer rollback or inconsistency
? Meticulously maintained by its previous owner, who handled much of the cars service personally
? Great set of BF Goodrich tires
? Peanut butter leather interior in great shape
? Just traded in locally our own team hasnt serviced it yet, but well post updated details here as soon as thats done
Real Value
This one doesnt get a tidy CARFAX or KBB figure classic-car pricing tools dont cover a standard 88 Corvette well, especially at this mileage. So we did the legwork ourselves, researching real comparable listings and sale data for clean, high-mileage (120,000+ mile) standard C4 Corvettes nationally. For a genuinely well-kept example like this one no accidents, documented care, good tires and interior that research supports a market value of $8,000.
Theres no CARFAX-documented service in the last 12 months to add to the total, and our own shop hasnt reconditioned it yet well update this once thats posted. Add our $2,500 5-Year Maintenance Plan, plus up to $1,500 in included Quality Plus engine/transmission coverage, and youre looking at roughly $12,000 in total documented value in this vehicle at our full out-the-door price.
Market pricing moves ask your sales consultant and were happy to pull a current pricing report for you. Price is only what you pay, but value is what you get.
Features & Specs
5.7L V8, rear-wheel drive
2-door hatchback
Red exterior
Peanut butter leather interior
BF Goodrich tires
170,690 miles
Why the C4 Generation Still Matters
This isnt just any old Corvette its a fourth-generation car (C4, built 1984 1996), the first ground-up redesign of the Corvette since the original 1963 Sting Ray. Chief engineer Dave McLellan and his team threw out the old body-on-frame approach and moved to a perimeter frame that didnt rely on the body panels for structure, switching some fiberglass components to molded plastic to save weight without sacrificing durability. It was a genuine clean-sheet effort, backed by an all-new suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and a fully redesigned chassis.
By 1988, the C4 had matured into a well-sorted sports car. This was the Corvettes 35th anniversary year, and Chevrolet marked the occasion with a Tuned Port Injection V8 that had already replaced the original Cross-Fire Injection engine a few years earlier, delivering a meaningful step up in horsepower and drivability. The digital dash cluster a big part of what made the C4 feel futuristic when new was also in its refined, more reliable second-generation form by this point. This generation would go on to spawn the legendary ZR-1 King of the Hill supercar with its 375-horsepower LT5 engine, and a production ZR-1 set a 24-hour endurance world record in 1990, averaging nearly 176 mph. Over its 12-year run, the C4 sold more than 358,000 units and cemented the Corvettes reputation as Americas homegrown answer to European sports cars at a fraction of the price.
Vehicle History (Full Transparency)
Accidents/damage: None reported to CARFAX.
Title: Clean no salvage, rebuilt, fire, flood, hail, or lemon brands reported by any state DMV.
Odometer: No indication of rollback or inconsistency.
Ownership: Registered in New Jersey, then New York, then Georgia over its life personal use throughout as documented.
Given the age and mileage of this one, were happy to accommodate a pre-purchase inspection at a Carma-verified shop, on-site or within a 10-mile radius, once terms are agreed upon ask your sales consultant for details.
Ready to See It?
Carma Auto Group 4189 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
Financing available for all credit situations ask your consultant about current programs.
?? Not local? Weve shipped thousands of vehicles across the US and can ship direct to you at discounted rates ask for a quote.
This vehicle qualifies as one of our Dealer Certified Pre-Owned units, meaning it has passed our multi-point inspection and meets our age, condition, and mileage criteria. When purchased at our full out-the-door price, this vehicle includes Level 1 coverage under our Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan (engine, transmission, and drivetrain) at no additional cost, plus our 5-Year Maintenance Plan 25 discounted oil changes, radiator service, AC service, engine diagnostics, and hundreds of additional discounts, with no year or mileage restrictions ($2,500 value). Coverage is honored nationwide at ASE-certified repair facilities that work with our warranty provider, so you can drive with confidence wherever the road takes you. If a price reduction or discount is applied to this vehicle, this included coverage is replaced with the option to purchase our Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan (3 months / 3,000 miles) and 5-Year Maintenance Plan at a discounted rate, available at time of sale. Customers also have the option to upgrade to additional warranty coverage, including a Lifetime Warranty upgrade, at a discounted rate available only at the time of sale. Warranty upgrade eligibility varies by vehicle age, mileage, condition, and other factors; not all vehicles qualify. Ask your sales consultant to confirm eligibility for this specific vehicle.
We do our best to ensure accuracy in this listing but are not responsible for errors or misprints. It is the customers responsibility to verify pricing, equipment, and vehicle condition with the dealer. Pricing subject to change without notice. All prices exclude tax, tag, title, and ETR fees.
Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan included at full out-the-door price Proudly serving customers with over 22,000 vehicles sold.
1988 Chevrolet Corvette
The odometer says 170,690, but this C4 doesnt drive like it. The previous owner did his own service religiously, and it shows this one rides on a great set of BF Goodrich tires, wears its peanut butter leather well, and genuinely drives like a dream. On a 38-year-old car, mileage tells you a lot less than condition does, and this ones condition speaks for itself.
What Youre Actually Getting
? Passed our 90-point Dealer Certified Pre-Owned inspection
? No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX clean title, no salvage/fire/flood/rebuilt/lemon brands
? No indication of odometer rollback or inconsistency
? Meticulously maintained by its previous owner, who handled much of the cars service personally
? Great set of BF Goodrich tires
? Peanut butter leather interior in great shape
? Just traded in locally our own team hasnt serviced it yet, but well post updated details here as soon as thats done
Real Value
This one doesnt get a tidy CARFAX or KBB figure classic-car pricing tools dont cover a standard 88 Corvette well, especially at this mileage. So we did the legwork ourselves, researching real comparable listings and sale data for clean, high-mileage (120,000+ mile) standard C4 Corvettes nationally. For a genuinely well-kept example like this one no accidents, documented care, good tires and interior that research supports a market value of $8,000.
Theres no CARFAX-documented service in the last 12 months to add to the total, and our own shop hasnt reconditioned it yet well update this once thats posted. Add our $2,500 5-Year Maintenance Plan, plus up to $1,500 in included Quality Plus engine/transmission coverage, and youre looking at roughly $12,000 in total documented value in this vehicle at our full out-the-door price.
Market pricing moves ask your sales consultant and were happy to pull a current pricing report for you. Price is only what you pay, but value is what you get.
Features & Specs
5.7L V8, rear-wheel drive
2-door hatchback
Red exterior
Peanut butter leather interior
BF Goodrich tires
170,690 miles
Why the C4 Generation Still Matters
This isnt just any old Corvette its a fourth-generation car (C4, built 1984 1996), the first ground-up redesign of the Corvette since the original 1963 Sting Ray. Chief engineer Dave McLellan and his team threw out the old body-on-frame approach and moved to a perimeter frame that didnt rely on the body panels for structure, switching some fiberglass components to molded plastic to save weight without sacrificing durability. It was a genuine clean-sheet effort, backed by an all-new suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and a fully redesigned chassis.
By 1988, the C4 had matured into a well-sorted sports car. This was the Corvettes 35th anniversary year, and Chevrolet marked the occasion with a Tuned Port Injection V8 that had already replaced the original Cross-Fire Injection engine a few years earlier, delivering a meaningful step up in horsepower and drivability. The digital dash cluster a big part of what made the C4 feel futuristic when new was also in its refined, more reliable second-generation form by this point. This generation would go on to spawn the legendary ZR-1 King of the Hill supercar with its 375-horsepower LT5 engine, and a production ZR-1 set a 24-hour endurance world record in 1990, averaging nearly 176 mph. Over its 12-year run, the C4 sold more than 358,000 units and cemented the Corvettes reputation as Americas homegrown answer to European sports cars at a fraction of the price.
Vehicle History (Full Transparency)
Accidents/damage: None reported to CARFAX.
Title: Clean no salvage, rebuilt, fire, flood, hail, or lemon brands reported by any state DMV.
Odometer: No indication of rollback or inconsistency.
Ownership: Registered in New Jersey, then New York, then Georgia over its life personal use throughout as documented.
Given the age and mileage of this one, were happy to accommodate a pre-purchase inspection at a Carma-verified shop, on-site or within a 10-mile radius, once terms are agreed upon ask your sales consultant for details.
Ready to See It?
Carma Auto Group 4189 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
Financing available for all credit situations ask your consultant about current programs.
?? Not local? Weve shipped thousands of vehicles across the US and can ship direct to you at discounted rates ask for a quote.
This vehicle qualifies as one of our Dealer Certified Pre-Owned units, meaning it has passed our multi-point inspection and meets our age, condition, and mileage criteria. When purchased at our full out-the-door price, this vehicle includes Level 1 coverage under our Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan (engine, transmission, and drivetrain) at no additional cost, plus our 5-Year Maintenance Plan 25 discounted oil changes, radiator service, AC service, engine diagnostics, and hundreds of additional discounts, with no year or mileage restrictions ($2,500 value). Coverage is honored nationwide at ASE-certified repair facilities that work with our warranty provider, so you can drive with confidence wherever the road takes you. If a price reduction or discount is applied to this vehicle, this included coverage is replaced with the option to purchase our Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan (3 months / 3,000 miles) and 5-Year Maintenance Plan at a discounted rate, available at time of sale. Customers also have the option to upgrade to additional warranty coverage, including a Lifetime Warranty upgrade, at a discounted rate available only at the time of sale. Warranty upgrade eligibility varies by vehicle age, mileage, condition, and other factors; not all vehicles qualify. Ask your sales consultant to confirm eligibility for this specific vehicle.
We do our best to ensure accuracy in this listing but are not responsible for errors or misprints. It is the customers responsibility to verify pricing, equipment, and vehicle condition with the dealer. Pricing subject to change without notice. All prices exclude tax, tag, title, and ETR fees.
