Permit to Carry Need Not Apply: 1989 Chevrolet Beretta GT





























When I was a kid, I was reading a book called "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen; in the book, the main character's dad said something along the lines "Be glad you weren't born in the Eighties. Terrible music, terrible hair, terrible everything". While about 95% of that statement is true, surprisingly automotive-wise the Eighties weren't all that bad. The problem is 95% of cars from the Eighties went up to the big garage in the sky. Fortunately for this 1988 Chevrolet Beretta GT, the above statement has not happened (yet). Find it here on eBay in North Canton, Ohio, with reserve not met and a Buy-It-Now price of $7,943.



























Introduced in 1987, the Beretta was based off of the L-platform Corsica sedan, and shared all of the Corsica's components. Available as a coupe only, the Beretta was designed in Chevrolet's Exterior Studio 3 (the same studio where the Camaro and Corvette was designed), and was built in GM's Wilmington, Delaware and Linden, New Jersey, plants. The GT was the Beretta's middle-of-the-pack trim option, and featured its own unique wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle GT tires. This Beretta GT is a 1989 model, and is a rare sight in its condition today. Purchased new in April 1989 from a local Chevrolet dealer, this Medium Garnet Red Metallic Beretta GT is still owned by its first owner and has been meticulously taken care of since its purchase. The optional basket-weave wheels are really cool, and complement the Medium Garnet Red Metallic paint nicely.



























Rather than using the base model's 2.0L I4, the Beretta GT utilized the 2.8L V6. Rated at 130 horsepower and 160 lb-ft of torque, the Beretta GT is not much on power, even for 1988 standards. Backed by a five-speed manual transmission, this Beretta GT has only traveled 17,848 miles in its 29-year life. Taking a look at this Beretta GT's drivetrain, the 2.8L V6 that powers this Beretta GT is so clean, you could literally eat off of it. Since the mileage is so low on this car, I would leave this Beretta GT's drivetrain untouched.



























Remember when interiors from the 1980s were considered futuristic? Much like the rest of the car, the interior in this Beretta GT is mint, with only minimal wear. There is a wear spot on the driver's side carpet right by the floor mat. The floor shift five-speed is very cool, and though the radio appears to be aftermarket, it looks almost like it could've been an option back in 1989. Overall, this may be the nicest Beretta I've ever seen, and the price very well may be right considering how much time is left to bid. What are your thoughts on this clean, one-owner Beretta GT?
Location: North Canton, OH, USA

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