1992 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (RHD)

The sixth-generation C4 Corvette was launched to great acclaim in 1984, with great looks and excellent handling the two areas coming in for the most praise - indeed, Car and Driver magazine went so far as to describe the Corvette as "the most advanced production car on the planet". With rack and pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes and forged-aluminium suspension arms the Corvette was certainly a big improvement on the outgoing C3 and the bodyshell was very aerodynamic whilst retaining traditional Corvette styling cues. The Corvette was still powered by the 5.7-litre V8, with Tuned Port Injection introduced for 1985. One unusual feature was the availability of a four-plus-three-speed transmission with computer-controlled overdrive on the top three gears. The C4 was progressively improved over the years and by 1992 there had been a host of major upgrades, including ABS and the long anticipated return of the convertible. The V8 now had Multiport Fuel Injection and developed 300 bhp at 5000 rpm and came with the option of the six-speed manual employed in the ZR-1, along with a revised dashboard, traction control system and Goodyear GS-C tyres. The 1992 model Corvette is seriously fast, and in testing did 0-60 mph in 4.92 seconds and the quarter mile in 13.7 seconds, the sort of times that put the American on level terms with the best European exotics of the day. In 1992 there were 5,875 convertibles made and very few of them have made it to Australia. Today, the C4 Corvette is a very affordable car to purchase and run, looks great and in convertible form is a great package.