Vehicle Description
1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collectors Edition
After decades of getting its ass kicked by Italian and German
imports, the Corvette had officially returned to the point where it
could at least offer them a little competition with the C4
generation. With this return to dominance comes the return of a
more traditional crossed flags emblem. The checkered flag remained
on the left, a Chevrolet bowtie on the right, with a circular
border.
Sebring Silver- to a Corvette aficionado, is a color that will be
forever linked with such classics as the first Sting Ray racer of
1959 and the legendary 1963 split-window coupe. Now Sebring Silver
is back, adding a special brilliance to this 1996 Corvette
Collector Edition. A convertible version sports details that
include distinctive chrome emblems outside, and perforated sport
seats with "Collector Edition" embroidery inside. These leather
seating surfaces are offered in Gray on this car. For the final
season for the fourth-generation Corvette, Sebring Silver rings in
the celebration. A total run this year for the anniversary cars was
1,381, and with an LT-4 engine, 6-speed transmission, real time
damping, F45 Suspension Package, light gray interior and removable
hardtop, 1 of 81 delivered.
Exterior
All clean, sparkling and ready to celebrate, Sebring Silver drapes
this last year Gen 4 2 owner car. Paint is in good condition, and
badging shows correctly. Spears return to the front air intake and
are reminiscent of earlier Corvettes from the 1950's, but in a more
contemporary style. With its rubberized crash bumpers, this car is
virtually devoid of any chrome, and just badging shines brightly
against the silver. Standard polished aluminum 5-spoke wheels are
noted on all 4 corners.
Interior
Gray stitched leather dominates the snazzy interior that features a
semicircular instrument panel that is digital/analog combination
and shows in orange background with black LCD digits and lines.
Noted is the actual mileage of 23,014 miles. Controls for power
seat adjustments, 3 handling modes, and seat heaters are within the
console. Gray and black make up the matching door panels, and
within the armrest are power windows, and power locks. Other
conveniences are an AM/FM/Cassette/CD, climate controls, and a
large center screen digital display which is essentially a cluster
of warning (idiot) lights. Nicely preserved gray leather
embroidered buckets round out the sporty passenger compartment.
Drivetrain
A 5.7 liter V8 330HP LT-4 engine which is electronically fuel
injected, is connected to a ZF 6-speed manual transmission.
Undercarriage
Very clean, rust free environment, showing no signs of any
stresses, or nagging problems. This car is equipped with Real Time
Damping system which maintains ultimate handling capabilities
through a driver adjustable ride system. Also, the traction control
system is activated by a push of a button. C4 suspension, and
4-wheel disc brakes round out the undercarriage.
The 1996 Collectors edition has something special and out of the
ordinary offerings of 1996. With its silver exterior, special
badging, powerful engine, and embroidered seating, it harkens back
to another era when the car was in its infancy, but it's definitely
not your grandfather's Corvette anymore!
VIN Decode
1G1YY3259T5110793
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
3-Convertible
2-Active Belts, Front Airbags
5-LT4 350ci V8 330HP
9-Check Digit
T-1996
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
110793-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.