1986 Chevrolet Corvette C4 Doug Nash Manual

Highlights

• Desirable and rare 4+3 Doug Nash manual transmission
• MOT valid until December 2026
• Extensive service history file including a detailed daily service diary
• Enthusiast-owned throughout its known history by Corvette Owners Club members

The Appeal

The C4 had plenty to talk about when it hit the market. This Corvette offered a range of thoroughly throaty V8 powerplants with a rather futuristic digital dashboard, all wrapped up in sleek, charismatic styling that had become synonymous with the lineage.
During the 80s, the legendary hot-rodder, Doug Nash, had been elected to develop a clever 4+3 manual transmission for the Corvette. It was a complex bit of kit with a relatively simple brief: a Doug-Nash 4+3 manual transmission with manual overdrive . The car boasted an electro-hydraulically controlled two-speed overdrive that was automatic, engaging when the driver let off the gas, or operable with a push-button on the shifter. It's a rare spec for the C4, and a very collectable one, imbuing the Corvette with an engaging character.

This particular car has been in enthusiast hands throughout its known history, with both the current and previous owners being members of the Corvette Owners Club. The current registered keeper has kept it for the last 5 years indoors in a purpose built garage, and the car comes with a thorough service history file — including a daily diary kept by a previous owner who was a mechanic, documenting all work carried out.
Largely original in specification, with the only notable modification being an aftermarket performance exhaust, this is a well-documented, usable C4 Corvette with real provenance.

Key Information

• Mileage: approximately 100,994 miles (supported by extensive service history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 9th of December 2026
• Technical specs: 5.7-litre V8 petrol, 4+3 Doug Nash manual transmission, left-hand drive, targa top
• Paperwork: two keys provided, binder of paperwork, V5c

The Detail

• Performance Optima Red Top battery fitted
• Kept under a soft cover during current ownership
• Digital/electronic dashboard and instrumentation
• Interior is highly original throughout
• Driver seat shows signs of wear and has a small split
• Original Bose radio and cassette player however the speakers are missing
• Some damage visible to the right-hand rear corner of the Targa panel
• Headlights lifting correctly
• Some patina to the wheelset
• Underside appears in good order
• Fitted with a performance exhaust
• Vendor notes an issue with the clutch, and says the car has been discounted accordingly

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