Vehicle Description
1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
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 first year C5 Corvette, might be masquerading as Darth Vader.
Black on Black with glowing red louvered trim taillights is truly
the only color seen on this sports car save for the red brake
calipers.. A garage kept car, well maintained, is ready to drive
away from its current home at the Classic Auto Mall, only it will
do it very fast!
Exterior
Black covers every fiberglass surface. A 1-piece removable
fiberglass roof panel sits on top, and retractable halogen
headlamps are up front, along with halogen fog lamps. Standard
Corvette wheels are on all corners, and fiberglass panels are
present in good condition. A remote operated rear glass reveals a
decent sized storage compartment. Polished aluminum wheels in 17
inch for in front and 18 inches on the rear add shine to every
corner of this car.
Interior
Black leather wraps the buckets, and steering wheel, as well as
center console. There are many convenience options on this car such
as analog instrumentation with a digital odometer, AM/FM/Single CD
player, power windows, power door locks, power seats, power
steering and power brakes. Acceleration slip regulation (ASR) is
present for enhanced stability. A clean dash as well as fair
carpeting complete the black package.
Drivetrain
A 5.7 liter 345hp V8 sits under the clamshell hood, and can be
accessed very conveniently. It presents with electronic fuel
injection, and a 4-speed automatic transmission model 4L60E, with
overdrive back the mill up. Electronic selective ride and handling
can be adjusted on the fly.
Undercarriage
Typical condition for a car of this age and mileage, ABS disc
brakes are seen, as well as a performance axle ratio differential.
C5 Corvette suspension is all around and 4-wheel power disc brakes
are on this beauty.
Drive-Ability
It's loud, it's fast, it handles like it's on rails, it cruises on
a seemingly cushion of air, and you are in a leather cocoon with
all the conveniences one may need at your fingertips. Need I say
more?
Darth Vader with the deep throaty dual exhaust emanating from the
5.7 liter mill, and the ability to strike in a moment's notice.
Wrapped in creature comforts, and plenty of leather, this Corvette
is ready to be your daily driver, or just a shower. Either way the
force will be with you.
VIN Decode
1G1YY22G5V5103970
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
2-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
G-346ci V8 345hp
5-Check Digit
V-1997
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
103970-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 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.
