Is the 1986 Chevrolet C4 Corvette Z51 the MOST underrated sports car?
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- The Corvette is very personal to me. The C4 generation of the was a game changer for Chevrolet. On the outside you will discover a sleek shape with pop-up headlights, 16in wheels and quad-tip exhaust. On the inside you will be greeted by a red leather interior, LCD dash, Bose sound system and removable targa roof. Under the hood is a 5.7L V8 that is mated to a Doug Nash 4 +3 manual gearbox. Is the 1986 Chevrolet C4 Corvette Z51 the MOST underrated sports car?
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Glad you got this classic Chevrolet C4 Corvette on your channel bro
i wish cars today were more simplistic . low to the ground, just enough power to have fun but not get arrested or cause accidents, and affordable. and skip all the pointless electronics, just stick to physical buttons.
I totally agree with you
So you can't get in an accident in this car 🤣🤣🤣🤡
What about if you want to go to your work place, do you think you could do that with a lo to the ground car?
Agree
What’s “just enough power to have fun”
Congratulations on your Corvette! You've gotten yourself a real gem!
That really means so much! Thank you
I’ve owned my 86 Corvette pace car for nearly 37 years, nicest C4 in the country !
I owned one too how many times has your dash cluster burned out?
@@craigthescott5074 never still original !
@@JIMFED63 oh your lucky I think both my 85 and 86 burned out at least once. I specifically remember it was $500 back then to fix them..
@@craigthescott5074 I guess I’ve gotten lucky 😊
Congrats, Joe! I had a '91 back in the day...and now my second Vette is an '06. Pure nostalgia.
Love my 06 Corvette also
In 2002 I had a red 1988 Z51 corvette manual. It was my first, and it was awesome. In 2004 I bought a 1991 ZR-1. Today I have a 2016 Z06. All were great fun cars. I'm glad you got your old car back! Thanks Joe!
You have great taste! Thanks for letting me bring it to you!
Which one was your favorite?
@@brotherakuma Z06 for sure.
@@RaitisRides I can't find the link to your high school C4 video?? How do I get to it? Thanks!!
OMGOMGOMG. My first Corvette was a 1990 C4 that I bought in 1992 when I was 25 years old. I also had a C3 (1980) and now I have a C7 Z06. If I had a bigger garage I'd get another C4 and a C3. They were dogs performance-wise compared to modern cars but they made up for it in style. Congrats. It's a beauty. My C4 was Black and my C3 was Blue. My C7 is Arctic White.
Oh man that is so cool! You have great taste!
My first new car was a 1990 Corvette, I sold it and it is now enjoying retirment in Florida, the current owner has a C7 Z06 also.
Proud 86 two toned grey stocked #c4 owner!!!!! My son and I love our car!!!!! Yessss I have my name on my plate as well 😁 ….I have videos up on mine.
Wow! I love the Corvette C4! And it’s so cool that you bought this! Awesome choice!
The C4 platform is my favorite! I have been looking at getting one nonstop recently. Happy to see we have a common interest! Have fun🎉
Congrats on finding such a nice example of teen Joe's ride.
Now go find an IROC-Z to race 😁
Now we are talking
Mine was a used 1991 Tpi Z28 Camaro with T Tops that I found on a used car lot for around $5,000 dollars. It was a Ford Thunderbird but loved how low the seat felt especially underneath my legs.The Ford Thunderbird had a lot of cushion and it did not feel like a natural seating position for me not even close as the 91 Z28 Camaro did.I wasn't involved into racing then but when I got settled into my ride and felt how long and big this car is I seen a friend that wasn't into cars but he had one I can't remember what it was but when he saw me I felt the presence and how much space is taken up on the road sitting then in the middle of the road talking to my friend at the time.His reaction was like I had this weapon this huge incredible spots car in black and I was loving the seating position with all of this car wrapped around me.The t tops are huge and Chevy couldn't have done a better job. No digital dash 110 electricly limited to 112 mph hot blonde and Italian ready to go chicks all around me with an automatic.Well worth the money zonk the drums and the super instability in rain. As soon as I pulled off the used car dealership lot it was a little more rainy and I was thinking about hey let's see if this car is fast and did a 180 out of the dealership lot no cars it wasn't a busy time kindy misty cloudy a little heavier light rain comfortable warm awesome easy super chill day but it was way way way to easy to loose control in the rain.A set of Goodyear GS C's made an improvement but my driving habit instantly changed. No one around me knew in any way how dangerous the tail end was in any way like I did.I would get into newer cars and be blown away how fast people went in the rain so trusting the suspension compared to me.I am thankful for instability because it kept me safer on the roads I only truthfully did one more another 180 degree wet turn except for the very same day about 5 blocks from coming home with my new ride a complete 180 degrees way way way way way to easily.Horsepower is fun but how I feel about my car is more important to me how it looks and feels to drive.I've got new adventures and changes in mind for my old school Z28 Camaro that I look forward to every day. Love the opportunity to share and your story wow a $20,000 dollar car but no room Randy for the chicks bro hahahaha.That's a real spots car an actual 350 not a detuned 305 wow.I imagine we probably had the same problem the Z28 is over the top and you have a $20,000 sports car everything changes.But hey we live and learn and to clean up our bad ass rides chill in the garage and let the summer time in good times and good memories and good people to be around and relax to good beer and good music and good food and an incredible atmospheres daily.
We need an update of your whole garage
I will be bringing it so please stay tuned.
Awesome Car Joe I'm glad you had a special connection with this car.
The C4 is incredibly underrated and super affordable. The 0-60 and 1/4 times really aren't that bad today (of course not compared to other sports cars), but for the times they were crazy. One thing that is really noticeable in these older cars is how great visibility is. I'd love to pick one of these up, but I have an 86 IROC-Z to hold me over for now.
The C4 is seriously underrated. These mid 80's models had the coolest instrument panel ever. Excellent find, incredible condition for that car. Super clean. Great job getting all that info correct on Corvette history. I grew up around my dad's 92, and I got myself an 08. So I've done a lot of studying on the brand. When the stars align I'll hopefully be able to get a C8. We need more retro reviews!
Tuned Port is a Iroc with Vette Body. They were nice if they didn’t rot out on you. I used to work on them when I was in my 20’s back then and they were alright. I’m a 58 fan with dual quads and an upgraded IRS. Al that chrome and that washboard hood is pure beauty!!
You're gonna need a warehouse to house all your rides! Congrats on the 'Vette.
I think you may be right! 😂 Thanks man!
@RaitisRides I haven't seen your other video on the one you owned at 17 yet, but I bought an 84 in my senior year of high school. (2000) I worked from the time I was 14 and a half with a vette as the goal and got it for 8k cash on my 18th birthday
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So it's price was equal to $70000 dollars today. Still expensive for the average folks in the 80s.
Corvette at 17… might need to change the channel name to Raiti’s Riches. At 17, working full time every summer and 25hrs/wk during school… best I could do was $1500 Toyota.
Congrats Raiti! I’ve always loved the older vettes.
Thanks man!
@@RaitisRides no problem
Back then when cars were more simple and still fun to drive
Joe, congrats on the Vette. Thank you for a very tubular on throttle! Being Gen Z, it's very interesting learning about the past.
Thanks brother! I’m glad that I can share it with you
I really enjoyed the video and watched every minute of it. I think the C4 corvette is the best looking corvette ever made. I have a 1985 corvette with only 4K miles on it. I have had it since 2008, looking forward to more videos
That is so really awesome Thomas!
Joe, good to hear your voice in an 'oldie,' these were aspirational vehicles at the time of their build. I like this C4 style, yes she's a tad underrated, but truly a beauty and reasonably quick. Good Luck with this one.
Thank you Andrew! Great minds think a like!
Congratulations cause you deserve it and work hard for it outta your own money wallet 💯
fun video - thanks! there is only one "1983" Corvette left and it's at the Corvette Museum. The other prototypes were all destroyed apparently.
I love my 1995 C4 6-speed. Such an underrated gem of a car. It might have to leave my life soon due to a recent addition to our family but I’ll forever be grateful that I got to experience it!
You are so very right!
I also have a 95 6spd z51… SERIOUSLY underrated car especially in terms of handling
In April i get a 89 6 speed. I love the digital dash so much and the round taillights so for me the 80s c4 was the best. And the car has the electrics seats where you can chance everything on the seats and it has the FX3 chassis (i hope its the right word. I'm from germany). The best think is it only has 17600 miles
Where in the world did you find a 86 Vette with 7600 miles?!?!
It was probably my uncle’s. It looks exactly like his. He bought it brand new, left it in his garage. Barely ever drove it. Sold it recently.
Dang it this is my all time vette second to the c7 great review Joe 😮
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
The C4 ZR1 is still one of my dream cars.
Nice Joe. That paint is very nice.
The C4 looks more cohesive than everything that came after it.
I think you may be right!
I drove an '88 Corvette for awhile it was a great car, the 245 hp engine plus a lot of torque was a rocket at that time and the large ABS brakes were no joke. The car looked great, handled well and was a guidette magnet in the NY Metro burbs at that time.
The C4, is the most underrated Vette and that's my favorite generation it was definitely ahead of it's time!
Thank you for this Raiti your best episode yet!
Beautiful car and the tune ports were good runners for the time. With boost they were tire burners. Callaway did that in 88 and made it untouchable until the Zr1.
Car and Driver Rated the 1986 Corvette "The Fastest American Car" in 1986. In 1988 C4 was banned from SCCA Sports car racing Series because it won nearing every race from 1985-1988 until they had to create their own Series the Corvette Challenge. In race trim the Motor was stock with just Straight pipes Output was 270 hp and 377 TQ.
Rotfl at that , hold your 6” meatball sub btwn your legs comment , love it Joe 😜😂😂
Thanks for letting me share the laughs
Sweet car. The 96 LT-4 or ZR-1 is the best of the C4. Great review.
Anything with pop-up headlights I’m in
I like the way you think
congrats on the new rides man @@RaitisRides
Man I love your videos brother I always end up watching at least 1 or 2 every few days
Happy for you Joe. I fell in love with Corvettes when I saw C4 in 1990 for the first time(I came to USA in 90)
That’s so wonderful!
Congratulations Joe.....I owned a1985 C4.....a wonderful experience with that 4 + 2 manual. Thanks Joe.
I’m so glad that I could share it with you
"4+3"
That’s by far the most interesting review you have done…I had a 1990 just like it and I loved it so much and was stone cold reliable!!!! Lucky guy to have one SO nice!!!!
After the challenger I said man, all Joe is missing now is the corvette lol, so happy for you man!
You nailed it!
That's a well kept '86 with low miles. My very first corvette was an '85 and fell in love with it when I saw it, Was always a Camaro guy because I could not afford the Corvettes but I made it happen with that '84. Did not keep it too long though because it was too stiff of ride in NYC roads and felt every single little bump. Traded it in on a '85 after test driving it and had it a while until it got flooded in some terrible heavy rains. With those high sills I had a couple of nice size fish tanks (one on each side) awaiting some fishes lol, They were both an automatic because that 4+3 was crap.My next was a C5 ZO6 and now currently own a '19 Sebring Orange, naturally aspirated manual Grand Sport... which I love, love, love!
Oh wow that is so amazing! Thank you for sharing your hat great story!
Really super car, great review you two🎉❤
You are going to need a better garage with all these car additions!!!
We can’t do it without you Tim! I think you might be right!
I had a 90 vette it was very quick for a stock TPI. Beat a few grand nationals and foxbodys with it
I was 15 when the Tuned port injection was introduced and I remember the wow factor it gave everyone.
Good old days
Yes of course Joe & I can't wait to buy mines.
PLEASE SHUT UP JERIMAH
Can’t agree more. C8 is a wonderful car, but I don’t see it as a Corvette.
Great minds think a like!
good video
Beautiful car Joe, congrats!
Thank you so much for letting me share it with you!
Beautiful C4. Unsolicited: : install coated headers and replace exhaust for more Chevy thunder. With a tune +15 hp/10 ft lb
Joe, I'm an old car girl who grew up washing and learning how to wax the family car with my dad. Good memories! The first car I recall riding in was a black 64 Buick Wildcat (yes, my father loved cars lol). My dad let me sit on his lap and "steer" the Buick throughout the neighborhood. Anyway, I was in undergrad school from 81-85. GM was seriously considering canceling the Corvette. I was relieved when they announced they would come out with an 84. We young adults waited and waited. GM built suspense by advertising shadowy silhouette pics in magazines. I cut one out and taped it inside one of my notebooks as a motivator to keep me studying- a goal to shoot for. I had an enjoyable career as a teacher, but could never afford one. However, I just purchased a beautiful car that I will so enjoy- a 3lt Panther black collector edition Camaro. 335 horses are affordable and plenty of power for me. The car is very well built, has a beautiful wing, and front splitter to balance the styling. It's retro, yet modern, too, which I love. I also prefer being able to raise the hood and see everything. The performance exhaust provides a nice growl, and the special paint is gorgeous. And boy, the polished wheels pop with the paint lol.. I'm not bragging, but letting you know that folks of all ages appreciate your reviews and feel the same way about cars. Thanks for sharing this beautiful Corvette that brought the car back from near cancelation! I hope you enjoy it for many years to come! God bless you!
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing your story from the past!! I’m so glad that I can share my car passion with you!
That's badass looking Joe, I love it.
That really means a lot.
@@RaitisRides happy to hear so.
I don’t think I have ever seen a C4 in that mint of condition it is beautiful
That’s so awesome I could bring you mine
@@RaitisRides Keep up the great videos 👍🏼
My personal opinion is the best corvette that came on the market.
Oh wow! That is a serious statement
Owned a 1990 c4 vette and it was absolute garbage. The engine block went bad, airbag , tranny etc etc . Thankful all under warranty. As soon as the warranty went up , I sold it and swore off American cars. This gen deserves no love
I just my c4 last summer convertible love it 67 thousand miles Black people all ways asking questions 😊
🎶Little Red Corvette🎶
The 63 split windows are going at Mecum at 200K+
My retro favorite is the pontiac firebird trans am 1982 ( Knight Rider tv series).
My first car was a 1985 Firebird
Just bought 2 black on black on black 1989 C4 convertible six speed and coupe automatic one for me, one for my son both with 20,000 miles! Stay tuned to my channel for more c4 fun in the Valley of the Sun 🤩
I love my 92, 6 speed. It has 20 k miles.
She is a keeper!
Man, your 86 Vette is super clean with Uber low miles & very nice! It was a better simpler time back then. Crank up the pearl jam & ace of base of take your nice vette on a road trip 👍
I was born in 1977, so my first real memories of seeing Corvettes are of the C4. The C4 is my favorite Corvette, and I would love to drive a C4, or maybe even own one.
I have never seen JR so passionate. I love hearing the excitement in your voice. Congratulations on the purchase.
Your best video! I currently own a 1967 silver pearl coupe and a 2023 silver flare convertible. I’ve had a 68 and a 69 and a 96. I’ve never owned a C4 but always wished I did.
You have a Corvette dream garage!
❤
96 was the last year of C4?
I'll never forget hopping into my uncle's gran sport as a kid. Seeing that digital dash light up for the first time made me believe I was in a rocket ship. _Which at that time it was._ 😂
My uncle has a C4. It's an automatic white convertible with a tan interior and tan top. He's had a lot of nice cars - Mercedes, Cadillac, Audi, and now he has a Porsche sedan, which is what he primarily drives. Still on nice days, he takes out the Vette, lowers the top, and goes for a cruise. It has been 30 years, and he still loves driving it.
215 degrees on your coolant is pretty high. Especially for sitting there idling. You should probably go through your cooling system
I used to put a 160 temp thermostat in my cars. It made them run so much cooler.
Joe! Congratulations. C4's are a lot of fun!
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
What up Joe? Corvette time!
The C4 gets MY love. It’s the corvette that was around when I was growing up and I always thought it was beautiful.
_Great news right here for you Joe. Been a Corvette aficionado since I was barely 20(the first three were C3s). Fast forward to my 30s when I could finally afford a brand new 1991 Corvette convertible, I was hooked on the fourth gens. Seven C4s later, I still love what the General did for the thirteen model-year run of a Corvette that in my eyes saved the car from the ultimate chopping block. I know folks think it was the C5 that did that(but seriously without the success of the 1984 to 1996 Corvettes, there would have been no C5, and what we see today as the ultimate American Muscle car in the C8)._
Badass corvette...congratulations guys...👍💪🤙
Thank you so much!
Trying to find the video you made on your high school CORVETTE. Please Help!!
I love the C4...
What year do you have.
I haven’t finished the video yet, but all original in that condition I bet he paid a killing for that antique car…!!!
It needs the a-team paint scheme. White with a red stripe.
Nice Joe ! I like the center dash area. My favorite would be a ‘68 to ‘70 with a 427…….but would have to be a restomod, because handling wasn’t too good back then, from what I remember. I had a ‘70 once
Oh wow that is awesome!
When we get to a certain age we take a look and see how good we had it. Then we start looking for something that defined that era, it's like looking for a needle in a stack of needles. I'm happy you were able to find your Corvette, a true needle in a stack of them. Amazing find in OEM form. Congrats 👏
You hit the nail on the head Pietro!
Lori's from St. Louis? I sensed she was from the Midwest. I went to college there and later began my career. Love the area and miss the toasted ravioli.
She remembers those days!
Thanks for the shout out to St. Louis! It's a balmy -2 right now, I'm sure Lori misses it, lol.
Haha!
Man that is cold!
I know you miss it so much!
I rate the 1984 Corvette (C4) very highly, for sure! Classic and tasteful. Same goes for 4th generation F-Body Firebird (especially Formula V8 manual with LT1) and Camaro.
You Scored, That is a Late Production 86 with the Aluminum Heads !
Great video! I've got a '94 6-speed and it's a real blast. It may not be the fastest--but man when i race this car, punching it over 5000RPM in the street, that torque makes my heart race even more. bought it for $6k at 70,000mi in pretty decent shape.
That is so fantastic!
I own a C5 and a C6 ZO6 I do like the C4,,,,,I hate the C8 🤢 looks nothing like a Vette!
My first 'sports' car was a 2004 Mustang V6 5 speed manual when I was a 20 year old college sophomore. I could have afforded the GT but insurance would have been almost $2k per year vs about $700 with the V6. Talk about slow! I actually think my mom's 2001 Sable was faster than that car! However, it was the look of the SN-95 generation of Mustang and the fact that it was a 5 speed that made it a special experience. Plus the fact that I bought it brand new and all by myself was very important!
My favorite review of 2024
Oh wow that is fantastic!
I had an ‘86 black Corvette 2001
I feel like this whole review is like a history lesson. lemme take some notes.📝📝📝📝
I already knew from the start you wouldn't mention the fact that they went undefeated for 3 years straight (as in they won every single race) in SCCA Showroom Stock from '85-'87. Porsche and Lotus got so butthurt they got together and had them banned from the series and they had to race against themselves in Corvette Challenge. If you're going to call it underrated you might want to mention why.
....that's a clean corvette....i remember test driving a new 1989 z51 car with the new for 89 zf six speed...red with charcoal interior😍😍..i love how low the c4 is.
I currently have a 3500 mile Saturn Sky Redline but would love to add a 96 grand sport if i could find the right price.
Now that would be a dream garage Robert!
I'm from Sweden. Please explain all the Z specs. ZR1, Z06, Z21 and so on.
I’d love to see you review an LT-1 version C4 with low mileage and not beaten on. That’d be awesome. My favorite car reviewer, my man Riati !
I owned an 85 Z51 coup and a 86 Indy pace car convertible. They were good cars for their day but they had their problems. Engine was underpowered I’m my opinion. The dash cluster would burn out periodically. They did handle and brake very well. Now days they would be a good starter Corvette for the price. The C5 which I’ve also owned is a much better generation many of the problems the C4 had were corrected in the C5. The C5 Z06 is probably the best performance deal out there right now for the money.
I appreciate you sharing that great ownership insight.
Where is the Link to the VIDEO on your High School Corvette?