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Old May 30, 2021 | 06:41 AM
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Looks like an 83 vette with a build on 3/83
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Old May 30, 2021 | 07:50 AM
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Sorry, but it is not a 1983 model year Corvette. According to the Corvette Black Book:

The 1984 Corvette was introduced in March 1983. Because of its late release and since it met all 1984 federal requirements, Chevrolet general manager Robert Stemple decided to bypass the 1983 model designation.
In this case, the car in question was an early 1984 production car.

Oh, and moved to C4 General.

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The only 1983 corvette is located in the corvette museum in Bowling Green, Ky. All produced 1983 models were supposed to be destroyed but 1 survived and is in the museum.
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This is the only '83. It is in the Corvette Museum.

The 10th digit in the VIN number is for the year. On an '84 it should be an "E".

The picture is one that was posted a long time ago to show the 15" tires/wheels.

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So many people think they ‘83 models due to the build dates.
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The 84 model cars started production late in 83, as with many cars today, a lot of the 2022 model cars will go into production in 2021
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Originally Posted by Chrispa
The 84 model cars started production late in 83, as with many cars today, a lot of the 2022 model cars will go into production in 2021
It was actually March of 83 I believe.
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