The Chevy Cavalier nameplate was produced between 1981 and 2005, remerging for international markets with the 2016 model year. The redesigned second-generation model hit the scene for the 1988 model year, and now, this low-mile example is up for grabs in a new online auction.
Initially registered in Maryland, the current seller acquired this 1988 Chevy Cavalier Z24 Convertible in 2021, and is now offering it at no reserve in a new online auction.
The exterior of this 1988 Chevy Cavalier is covered in red paint, which is matched with a two-tone silver treatment added along the lower edges of the vehicle, and a white soft top. We also see the Z24 bumper treatment and rocker panels, while the rear end sports a luggage rack on the trunk. Final details include a dual rear exhaust and aftermarket 15-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 215/60 BFGoodrich tires. Granted, there’s a few imperfections here and there, such as a broken front indicator lamp and paint chips, but considering the age, this drop-top is in pretty decent condition.
Inside, we find gray cloth interior, as well as a few amenities, such as power windows and power locks, cruise control, and an aftermarket Kenwood stereo with Bluetooth connectivity installed in the glove compartment. Also of note is the old-school digital instrumentation for the speedometer.
Providing the motivation is a naturally aspirated 2.8L V6 engine with multi-port injection, with output from the factory rated at 125 horsepower and 160 pound-feet of torque, all of which is harnessed by a three-speed automatic transmission.
Now, this 1988 Chevy Cavalier Z24 Convertible is listed for sale on Bring A Trailer, with 30,000 miles on the clock. The sale includes service records and a clean title. The auction has less than seven days left as of this writing, and is set to end Thursday, July 21st.
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If I was going to speculate on a 30 year old GM convertible as a collector car, I think that I would choose the Cutlass over the Cavalier.
Richard Childress should buy it and scrap it.
Not really a collector car
But back in the day they were really cool compared to what the competition had to offer.
130 hp seems very low considering you could destroy a set of Eagle GT tires in a heart beat.
Don’t remember any z24 with those rims.
Had 3 Cavalries from 1984 to 2000 all good transportation and good on gas.
The eighties were the ugly car era.
I’ll go with the 90s as car era ugly — Chevy Caprice, Pontiac Grand Prix, Olds Cutlass,
Ford Taurus, etc. , all bathtub jelly bean plastic fantastic. This was the decade when
Car designers lost their way. Company bean counters reigned supreme.
Looks decent with an upgraded engine. I think the base was a 1.8 or 2.0 l. I had a 1984 Sunbird with a different engine – a 1.8 ohc from Brazil with 4 speed getrag manual. Not bad overall but the engine had head gasket issues – if you know what I mean. Fun to drive but aforementioned issues.
We still drive our 2001 Cavalier every day. One water pump replacement in 200,000 miles, 22 mpg in the city.
In 2019 I bought a 2002 Cavalier from my 96 year old neighbor . It had 70,000 km. I paid $200. for it and the only thing I did to it was change the front brakes. Runs very well.
is the convertible sweetness autotranny or manual cute car for a compact but not the best as the Celebs’ and Caprices’ and Roadmasters’
is the convertible sweetness autotranny or manual cute car for a compact but not the best as the Celebs’ and Caprices’ and Roadmasters’ hope to know
Cool car, I am thinking about ordering a farewell edition 2024 Camaro SS Convertible. That should be a keeper!
Add the ’17 Camaro 50th Anniversary editions as keepers as well.
is this vehicle available