Vehicle Description
This fantastic 2002 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is just the kind
of gently used Corvette you want for a hobby car. Beautifully
preserved, low mileage (9526), and no mechanical modifications, you
can buy and drive it with confidence. And if you haven't
experienced the revelation that is the C5, you're in for a very
pleasant surprise. This might just be the biggest bang for the buck
in our showroom today.
Magnetic Red always looks awesome, but on the smooth curves of the
fifth-generation Corvette, it emphasizes the sports car's lean,
mean proportions, adding a hint of elegance along the way. The
Corvette DNA is instantly recognizable with the swoopy front end
and folding headlights, and four taillights out back make it easy
to spot from a distance. Factory paint made huge strides by 2002,
and the finish on this C5 is as good as it gets, with a deep shine
and virtually no signs of use, even in the usual locations behind
the wheels and on the chin. Of course, details like the flared
rocker panel moldings probably help keep the bodywork pristine, but
there's just no denying that someone has always treated this car
like a cherished toy and not a daily driver. In fact, thanks to
numerous wax sessions over the years, the finish is probably even
better than new, so smooth that water beads and runs off on its
own. There are one or two little marks, but you have to be pretty
picky to find faults with this beautiful 'Vette.
This Corvette carries the upgraded tan leather Sport bucket seats,
which were a notable improvement over the standard flat chairs.
There are a few signs that the car has been driven and enjoyed, but
there's no damage to the usual high-traffic areas like the driver's
seat bolsters or door sills, and it looks like a much younger car.
It should look and feel familiar to anyone who has driven a
Corvette of any kind, and it's so nice that the door panels don't
even show an indentation where a driver's elbow may have rested.
Loaded is the only way to describe this C5, which includes
dual-zone climate controls, heads-up display, and memory package.
Overhead, a beautifully preserved tan canvas top stows easily,
making power assist unnecessary and giving it a sleek appearance
when stowed under the hard boot. And the well-appointed trunk is
actually big enough to be useful and is fitted with a cargo net and
accessory carpeted mat.
Power comes from the legendary LS1, which was a massive upgrade
over the previous generation small block. With all-aluminum
construction, free-breathing heads, and an aggressive cam, it was
both lightweight and powerful, delivering ZR-1 levels of
performance without the ZR-1 price tag. The engine bay is clean,
with all the factory equipment intact, including the stylish coil
covers and revolutionary plastic intake manifold. The only
modification seems to be an air snorkel, which is easy enough to
remove if it's not to your liking. Underneath, it's still spotless,
from the hydroformed frame rails to the balsa wood floors, all of
which give the C5 a rigid, yet lightweight platform and rides
shockingly well for a car with such high levels of performance. The
6-speed manual transaxle is the preferable choice for a Corvette,
and it shifts beautifully with light clutch action. Four-wheel
discs with ABS and traction control hide behind stylish polished
forged alloy wheels wearing standard Goodyear run-flat radials.
Documented with the original manuals, this is a like-new Corvette.
The C5 is a no-compromises performance car, and with a top that
goes down, it becomes the ultimate summertime fun machine. Call
today!
