Vehicle Description
The C5 Corvette was a revolution, proving that performance and
comfort could live happily inside the Corvette's fiberglass body.
Today, cars like this 2004 Corvette convertible are astoundingly
affordable ways to get big performance for a little price. And hey,
this one's gorgeous, too!
The color is called Arctic White, and you already know it's a
traditional favorite among Corvette fans. It doesn't rely on being
flashy; instead, it's a great combination of the clean lines and
no-nonsense color that make this car stand out, although we'll
admit that the red stripes don't hurt a bit (don't worry, they're
vinyl so they're easy to remove if you don't like them). The C5's
timeless shape is pure Corvette and while it broke new ground
mechanically, it stuck to the styling that dates all the way back
to 1968 with its long nose, hidden headlights, and smooth profile.
With just 58,843 original miles, this 'Vette has obviously been a
toy car, not a daily driver, and given the way Corvette guys care
about their hardware, it's almost a certainty that it's been washed
and waxed regularly. Equipped with the optional "stinger" side
moldings and black emblems that really pop against the white paint,
it's still one heck of a good-looking car. Add in just the right
stance, the vividly contrasting red stripes, and the polished alloy
wheels, and you have a car that manages to be both elegant and
sporting at the same time.
The C5's interior is where the biggest strides were made. Maybe we
take it for granted today, now that we're in the 7th generation of
Corvettes, but stepping out of a C4 and into a C5 was a genuine
experience. No more clamoring over high side sills, no more
miniscule luggage compartment, and the ergonomics were dead-on.
Incredibly, an automatic transmission was STANDARD on the Corvette
for the first time, and it is by no means a demerit when you dip
into the endless reserves of torque served up by the LS1 V8. You'll
enjoy watching the gauges do their dance every time you key it up,
and whether you're hitting the autocross course or cruising across
the country, this Corvette excels. The tan leather remains in
excellent shape, the carpets haven't been faded by the sun, and,
well, if you're looking for a well-preserved C5, you can scarcely
do better than this. The stereo has been upgraded to a Kenwood
AM/FM/CD unit with a CD changer in the trunk and satellite radio
capabilities, and it sounds great. And like all Corvettes before
it, the snug-fitting tan convertible top stows with little drama
under a hard-shell tonneau cover.
The LS1 was the second part of the C5 revolution. The all-aluminum
V8 was lighter than the old LT1 and made considerably more power,
all with a wonderful European exhaust note. Unlike so many of this
car's siblings, it remains completely stock, right down to the air
filter, which is somewhat of a rarity in the Corvette world and it
is exactly how you want your C5; no questionable modifications that
would suggest it's been raced. It's clean, well-detailed, and
starts and runs beautifully, just as you'd expect. Underneath it's
quite clean, with no signs of foul play or winter weather, and
you'll find the only notable upgrades here: a small dress-up plate
behind the exhaust pipes and a set of red painted calipers. Fresh
245/45/17 front and 275/40/18 rear Michelin radials on those
gorgeous polished forged aluminum wheels prove that nobody was
skimping on maintenance with this 'Vette.
If you want a no-stories C5 in a fabulous color combination and
loaded with options, this one is a great choice. At this price,
however, it's nigh irresistible. Call today!