Vehicle Description
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The original front emblem and horn button was designed to show a
checkered flag crossed with an American flag. The design was
changed when it was discovered that using an American flag on a
commercial product is illegal. The American flag was changed to a
flag showing the Chevrolet "bow-tie" emblem and a French
fleur-de-lis symbol, reflective of the French etymology of the
Chevrolet name.
For consignment a 1 owner beauty, and near perfect example of the
year 2008 Corvette in Convertible form. 36,717 original miles, and
these are consigner stated easy miles, never raced, just enjoyed.
Polished wheels, new tires, new maintenance, fresh inspection, and
always garaged, it is ready for its next life in capable hands. It
is yearning to be taken out and stretch its legs, carving through a
winding back road, top down and shaded only by the trees overhead,
and the birds jumping off their perches being startled by the sound
of you exercising its 8 cylinder legs.
Exterior
This integrated bumper, sealed headlights, no audacious chrome just
pure performance oriented sculpted exterior is bathed in Velocity
Yellow Tintcoat. Fiberglass is near perfect just like it was
carefully un-molded at the factory. All gaps are well minded, and
with all the panels, it becomes a piece of racing sculpture with a
performance heritage. On top is a pristine black canvas power
convertible, with a glass rear window. It moves up and down almost
as fast as the car does and allows for 3 season driving. 18 inch 5
spoke polished wheels in front and 19's in the rear, and we are
ready to step inside and spin the tires. Bringing up the rear is a
large flat angled inward panel, complete with the round Corvette
taillights, and a quad grouping tailpipe setup centered at the
bottom.
Interior
Carved utilizing smooth lines shaping foam and leather which form 2
high back buckets for driver and passenger. These are in very nice
condition no rips or tears. Fronting these seats is a dash which
grows from side to side out of a center console which houses a
glovebox, and shift lever fabricated out of leather knobbed and
booted. The console moves gracefully upward giving the climate
control center and Bose AM/FM/CD player space to hang out. Under
the curved instrument cluster, we see a backlit cascade of gauges
perfectly fitted under an emulating shape to this cluster arch
steering wheel. Plenty of power conveniences are noted throughout.
Black carpet floods the floors, and is very clean, as are the door
panels also utilizing the curve for their design.
Drivetrain
Under the front flipping hood, is a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder EFI mill
that looks like showroom condition. On back is a 6-speed automatic
that utilizes a paddle shifter on the steering wheel option if you
so desire to get a bit competitive. A 2.56 rear axle is
present.
Undercarriage
A nice mixture of cast aluminum, steel and fiberglass mix it up to
give this car handling and stability. C6 Corvette suspension is
seen all around, and power disc brakes are on all 4 corners. A dual
mode exhaust all clean and no rust snakes its way rearward to the
quad pipes.
Drive-Ability
I've had the pleasure to drive every Corvette that has come to the
Classic Auto Mall, and they all have their own feel year to year of
production. This one is easy in and out, seats grab you, and with
the push of the button it lights right up. I like the paddles and
make extensive use of them on the test track where it has neck
snapping acceleration, rail like handling, and is very stable in
the curves which it cuts through like a sharp hot knife through
butter. It also has a very smooth low RPM cruise. The sound system
and all interior power functions worked just supremely.
A great example of 2008 bow tie iconic design, plenty of extra
power and ultimate interior comfort. Plus it is a convertible for
that open air sports car experience. A wonderful solid car well
cared for, and ready to hit a curved road and carve out some
excitement.
VIN DECODE
1G1YY36W085125127
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
3-Convertible
6-Manual Belts, Front & Side Airbags
W-6.2L V8 436hp
0-Check Digit
8-2008
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
125127-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.