1985 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The Apex Collection · Lot T166

1985 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Sold for$30,800
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383/400 HP V-8, Aluminum Heads, Tastefully Upgraded, Fiske Wheels

Highlights

  • 383 CI V-8 engine with aluminum cylinder heads producing 400 HP
  • 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
  • FiTech fuel injection
  • 18-inch Fiske forged aluminum wheels
  • AutoMeter gauges
  • Sparco seats
  • Bilstein shocks
  • Upgraded brakes

Specification

Year
1985
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Exterior
Silver
Interior
Black
Transmission
Automatic
Lot
T166

The Story

This 1985 Chevrolet Corvette has been transformed into a high-performance modernized C4, blending classic fourth-generation styling with powerful mechanical upgrades and purposeful street-car attitude. Finished in sleek silver and sitting aggressively over forged 18-inch Fikse wheels, this Corvette delivers far more capability than anything that left the factory in 1985, offering a 400 HP driving experience with contemporary reliability and handling.

Under the hood, the original engine has been replaced with a professionally built 383 CI stroker small-block equipped with aluminum cylinder heads and tuned to produce approximately 400 HP. Fi-Tech fuel injection ensures crisp throttle response and modern drivability, while a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission delivers smooth shifting and relaxed highway cruising. The chassis benefits from Bilstein shocks and upgraded brakes, giving the car balanced, confidence-inspiring performance.

Inside, the cockpit has been enhanced with Sparco seats for improved support and AutoMeter gauges to accurately monitor engine performance. The result is a purposeful, driver-focused cabin that complements the Corvette’s higher output and sharper handling. Tastefully upgraded and mechanically fortified, this silver 1985 Corvette offers the look of a clean C4 combined with the power, control and reliability expected of a modern build—an ideal choice for someone seeking a distinctive, well-executed performance Corvette.

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