Corvette Service Manual Appraisal

1988 Chevrolet Corvette Service Manual

This is an original factory-issued shop service manual for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (C4 generation). The manual features a distinctive heavily textured red cover with a semi-gloss finish, designed for durability in a workshop environment. The front cover displays bold black typography for the year '1988' and the title 'SERVICE MANUAL'. A central circular graphic contains the 'CORVETTE' name in red, a checkered flag, the Chevrolet bowtie logo, and a profile illustration of a C4 Corvette coupe. Logos for Chevrolet and GM are visible at the bottom. Regarding condition, the manual shows significant signs of age and utility appropriate for its approximate 35-year age. There is prominent edge wear along the top, bottom, and spine, with white paper substrate showing through the red pigment. Visible creasing and surface scuffs are present across the cover, along with localized darkening from handling or grease, particularly near the edges. The construction is a thick softcover binding, likely containing several hundred pages of technical diagrams, repair procedures, and specifications intended for professional mechanics. This item represents an essential piece of automotive literature for collectors and restorers of late-80s performance vehicles.