The 83 Vette was probably like the 84' I drove once...
It was not very fast for starters.
I mis-judged the nose & ran over a curb w/ the ft spoiler because it was so long.
It was as long as a full-size station wagon, but held two people.
It had like 8 U-Joints I think total...
It was an 80's marvel of plastic, fiberglass, & a under powered SBC... all of which was not very impressive after 8 to 10 years. It was like laying down while you drive...
Final Impression: 1 st years of a new Corvette in 53, 63, or 83... I will always default to the new 63 spilt window if I could afford it. Scooter