Vehicle Description
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The Corvette crossed flag logo originally started out by using an
American Flag, crossed with a checkered flag. Federal law prohibits
the use of the flag in any advertising, so they had to come up with
another flag. Chevrolet being of french origin, decided to use the
French symbol for peace, the Fleur-de-lis, with the checkered flag.
Over the years it has gone through many iterations, but the basic
principles still exist.
For consignment a C5 Corvette with a LS 1 engine in good
condition.
Exterior
Bathed in Quicksilver all panels are straight and true, and the
gaps are good, as expected for fiberglass. A black power
convertible top floats up and down with silent ease. We note a much
more rounded design, almost bulbous for this generation, with
indented side panels with an air intake in the front quarters.
Standard polished aluminum wheels are all around, and 4 sweet
sounding chromed exhaust pipes exit center stage in the rear. A
little bling added on are the red brake calipers.
Interior
Utilizing black leather, curvaceous buckets are form fitted to the
driver and passenger and sit in front of a black dash which is
showing the same undulating curvature, all the while housing key
analog but backlit instrumentation. A digital odometer reads 34,512
original miles, putting this car in low mileage clocked territory.
Other features seen are an AM/FM/CD player radio, power windows,
power locks, climate control, an active handling mode button, and a
heads-up display. Black thick pile carpeting which floods the
floors, and the rear storage area, accessible with the large curved
glass pane lifting.
Drivetrain
An electronic fuel injected 5.7 Liter V8 is attached to a Tremec
T56 6-speed manual transmission. Fuel is delivered by electronic
injection.
Undercarriage
I could use the word showroom here and for an undercarriage even
with low miles one sees some signs usage, however this
undercarriage is pristine. Independent suspension and power disc
brakes are seen all around.
A low mileage well cared for and maintained C5 that runs like a
clock is in overall very nice condition and performs as expected.
With 350hp for 2001, the Corvette was making a comeback from the
emissions regulation years, and this one is a silvery shining
example.
VIN Decode
1G1YY32G815107737
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
3-Convertible
2-Active Restraints
G-LS1 V8
8-Check Digit
1-2001
5-Bowling Green KY Assy Plant
107737-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 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 located 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.
