Vehicle Description
1996 was the final year for the legendary C4 Chevrolet Corvette. So
there's no better way to celebrate this important classic than with
the official Collector Edition model. But more than just rare, this
one has received all the right care over its two-owner lifetime to
be that bright and loaded sports car that's always ready for the
grand tour.
Corvette people know that Sebring Silver is a special color. Named
after the famous racetrack, it was only available in the C4 on the
Collector Edition. In fact, it was only offered one other time
before this - to launch the C2 Corvette in '66. It's this kind of
significance is why this coupe received a complete and professional
respray of its special factory-correct color. That ensures that it
still shines like precious metal (a little ironic on a lightweight
fiberglass car, right?) But the reason why you really love the
paintwork is the way it makes this one instantly grab your
attention. The C4 is an iconic for its styling that expertly blends
knife-edge creases with gentle aerodynamic curves. You see it so
well because this one has been cared for correctly. That's why the
headlights are flush, the doors close with authority, and the
special Collector Edition wheels have never seen a curb. And this
one seems to have just a little extra flare to it, too. It's the
tinted windows. It might seem like a little thing, but they combine
with the factory tinted glass targa top, door handles, and other
dark components to almost give this special edition the look of a
two-tone.
The interior feels just as fresh as the exterior. And the
factory-correct light gray leather lets you know this Collector
Edition was one of only 1,210 ever produced in this combo. Just
like the exterior, there is a nice grouping of silver/gray and
black as the leather-wrapped steering wheel, center console, and
dashboard all have a nice and dark presence. There's even special
black Collector Edition logo embroidered in the seats. As you look
over the whole interior, you'll not only be impressed with the
level of preservation, but also how loaded a modern classic can be.
You get power windows, power locks, power mirrors, electric rear
defogger, control cruise, dual airbags, and a powerful Bose
AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo system. Plus, with the automatic climate
control, you can take the targa top out and enjoy open-top motoring
without breaking a sweat. But more than just loaded with the best
luxuries, this is a true driver's machine. The power driver's seat
gets you in that perfect position, and the later C4's instruments
are the perfect race-ready mix of analogue and digital.
More than just better gauges the late C4s also meant the 350
cubic-inch LT1 V8... and this fuel-injected small block was worth
the wait. Rated at 300 horsepower from the factory, this
numbers-matching original motor is the kind of powerplant that
allows you to enjoy America's sports car to the fullest. This is
heightened further by the fully independent performance suspension
and a new set of Nitto Extreme ZR-rated tires. But more than just
an all-out speed machine, the four-speed automatic transmission w/
overdrive, power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes makes this a
great anytime classic.
This Corvette is coming off of long-term ownership, and you can see
the care in the included maintenance records. Plus, the sale comes
with the owner's manual and service manuals. This is that perfect
collector-grade Collector Edition, and it's at quite an obtainable
price. Don't miss out, call today!
