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Tested: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Photos

From the Archive: Chevy's first new convertible Corvette in a decade makes a return, and it's better than ever.

Photography by Dick Kelley
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1986 chevrolet corvette convertible
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From the Archive: It's been 10 years since Chevy sold a new drop-top Corvette. Now that the fourth-generation car has arrived, it's time for the convertible model to make its return.

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Tire, Wheel, Mode of transport, Automotive design, Vehicle, Road, Automotive exterior, Infrastructure, Automotive lighting, Automotive parking light,
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1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible

1986 chevrolet corvette convertible
DICK KELLEY|Car and Driver

1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible

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1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible

1986 chevrolet corvette convertible
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1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible

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1986 chevrolet corvette convertible
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1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible

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1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible

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1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible

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1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible

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1986 chevrolet corvette convertible
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1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible

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1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible interior

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1986 chevrolet corvette convertible engine
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1986 Chevrolet Corvette convertible engine

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