Vehicle Description
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
In 1951 a group of Harley Earl's "Special Projects" crew began work
on a GM sports car. Bob McLean designed a general layout for the
car which was originally code named, "Opel." William Durant, the
founder of GM, said a wallpaper pattern he saw in a Paris hotel in
1908 inspired the bow tie logo. Supposedly, he ripped off a small
piece of it and brought it back to Detroit. Myron Scott, at the
time Chevrolet's Chief photographer, is credited with coming up
with the Corvette name, drawing from the small, fast warships of
the "Corvette" class.
A C5 or 5th body design, LS 1 Engine convertible Corvette up for
consignment. 90,700 miles grace the odometer, and this is believed
to be correct actual miles. It is also a documented 1 owner
car.
Exterior
A serious coating of 518F Quicksilver Metallic covers the exterior
of this curvaceous car. With a virtual lack of any chrome save for
the 4 protruding tailpipes, and the cross flag on the nose and the
polished aluminum 5 spoke wheels on all 4 corners, the Quicksilver
needs to be the star of this show. A pristine black canvas
convertible covers the top, which glides up and down as smoothly as
the car rolls down the road.
Interior
Beautifully contrasting red leather buckets, red carpet and a black
center console and dash add a really nice combination to the all
silver exterior. The interior of this car presents in nice
condition. The drivers and passenger's seat is power operated, and
we can note power windows, power locks, cruise control, a heads up
display, and a remote deck lid button. When the top is up, you have
the option of dual zone climate control. An AM/FM/CD sound system
is installed from the factory. Overall a very nice presentation as
it pertains to the interior.
Drivetrain
A 5.7 Liter Sequential fuel injection V8 is under the forward
tilting hood. A 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission is
attached to the rear of the V8
Undercarriage
Overall very clean, with absolutely no rust, and very solid
structure underneath. Active handling, and traction control,
coupled with 4-wheel independent suspension, and power front and
rear disc brakes are noted. A limited slip differential with 2.73
gears works with the C5 coil over shocks to create a smooth
ride.
Overall a very nice example of an 18-year-old 'Vette, that has been
well cared for. Serious documentation from the original bill of
sale, window sticker, and copious amounts of invoices are all
perfectly preserved in a booklet. Documentation as such will
certainly reflect on how the actual car was taken care of...very
nicely, for a very nice Corvette.
VIN Decode
1G1YY32G815127499
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
3-2DR Convertible
2-Active Seatbelts
G-LS1 V8
8-Check Digit
1-2001
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
127499-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.