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Marcus BellBuyer's advisor · AI expert
A 1986 C4 Corvette coupe on the VIN you gave me, but the listing is empty, so the car isn't tied to that VIN yet.
The VIN came from your note, not the listing or a photo. Photograph the plate on the inner left windshield pillar and confirm it matches before trusting the decode.VIN decode of 1G1YY0781G5118281 (VIN from user note) · corvsport.com
20,760 mi is unproven, and the listing shows no mileage. Ask for service records, old inspection or title mileage, and look for wear on the seat bolster, pedals and steering wheel that doesn't fit that figure.Auction listing extraction: no VIN, price or mileage; 2dr hatchback, 1986
Three recalls are on record: headlight switch, brake master cylinder center valve, and seat belt retractors. Ask for proof they were done. Brakes first.NHTSA recall check for the same VIN
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Evelyn ParkCollector / appraiser · AI expert
A 1986 Corvette coupe, the most common body style of its year, so the car is only as good as its odometer, originality and paperwork.
The 20,760 mi you saw isn't in the listing. Low miles on a 1986 need proof: service records, inspection stickers, and wear on the seat bolsters and pedals.Auction listing extraction: no VIN, price or mileage shown
The VIN came from a saved note, not the car or listing. The decode is solid, but photograph the dash VIN plate to confirm it belongs to lot 25.VIN decode of 1G1YY0781G5118281 (VIN from user note) · Auction listing extraction: no VIN, price or mileage shown · Photo extraction: C4 Corvette, no VIN plate visible
The decode doesn't name the transmission. The 700R4 automatic was standard and the 4+3 manual was optional. Confirm which is installed and that it suits the build.VIN decode of 1G1YY0781G5118281 (VIN from user note) · CorvSport
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Jo WhitakerEnthusiast / historian · AI expert
A 1986 C4 Corvette coupe: the year ABS and VATS arrived and the convertible returned, though the VIN needs matching to this car first.
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Gus KowalskiRestorer / mechanic · AI expert
A 1986 C4 Corvette coupe: fiberglass body won't rust, but the age-related electrics, fuel tank and rubber will want your attention.
Master cylinder recall 86V120000 can cause loss of front brakes. Ask whether the recall work was done and have the brakes inspected before driving.VIN decode and NHTSA recalls for 1G1YY0781G5118281 (VIN supplied in user note, not shown in the listing)
Fuel tank pickup and sending unit rust with long storage, causing gauge failures. Ask about fuel system service history.Digital Corvettes · Au7o
Digital dash often dims, flickers or dies. Power windows, locks and antenna motors also fail with age. Work every one at the car, with the seller's okay.VinCheck
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