Vehicle Description
2005 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
In 1953, when GM executives were looking to name the new Chevrolet
sports car, assistant director for the Public Relations department
Myron Scott suggested Corvette after the small maneuverable
warship-and the name was approved. The first model, a convertible,
was introduced at the GM Motorama in 1953 as a concept and was
followed ten years later by the 1963 second generation, in coupe
and convertible styles. Originally manufactured in Flint, Michigan,
as well as St. Louis, Missouri, the Corvette has been manufactured
since 1981 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Corvette has since
become widely known as "America's Sports Car." Automotive News said
that after 'starring' in the early 1960s television show Route 66,
the Corvette became synonymous with freedom and adventure,"
ultimately becoming both "the most successful concept car in
history and the most popular sports car in history".
For consignment, a 2005 Corvette C6 version with the exception of
the sound system, an all original car with low mileage (20,532).
Victory Red for the exterior, and let's take the lap to celebrate
our victory! Throw in a sexy gray leather interior with just a few
red highlights and we are going to steer this nimble warship down a
curved back road and see what she does.
Exterior
Victory Red bathes the fiberglass on this beautiful factory C6.
Clean integrated plastic covers head and taillights to give the car
a more menacing and aero look. A Corvette cove is there on the
front quarter, right out of 1954. A beautifully sculpted hood is on
and flips forward to reveal the engine bay. Noted on top is a black
canvas convertible top complete with a glass rear window, and this
is power actuated. Out back are the iconic round taillights and a
cluster of quad exhaust tips sounding out of the center of the rear
of this car. 19-inch 5-spoke wheels with low profile rubber
surrounding them, and let's go do some carving of curves. When the
top is down a nicely dual eyebrow curved fiberglass tonneau tucks
the top in and conforms to the seat backs. As an added bonus there
is a dealer installed rear windscreen that comes with the car.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we are bowled over by light and dark gray
molded panels which have door pulls that also house the power
windows, mirrors and locks. A large Bose speaker is on the inside
tucked into the door panel. Planting ourselves into the high back
gray leather buckets, which take you and push you firmly into the
cockpit ready for the take off! You can grab on to the
ergonomically designed steering wheel which is wrapped in black
leather with stitching and peer into the gauge cluster which is all
white LED backlit analog displays with red pointers. In the center
of the dash is mounted a screen which controls all radio, CD,
phone, Bluetooth, and USB functions at the touch of your finger.
Below is a temp controller with digital display. The lower console
houses the shift lever and anti-skid push button. Also, the
handbrake and a nifty console mounted glovebox. Black carpet for
the floors all clean and ready to rub your toes into.
Drivetrain
An original 364ci V8 can put out 400 horses. It has EFI and a
Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission. All looking very clean
under the sculpted hood. On back is a 3.42 Limited slip rear
axle.
Undercarriage
Rust free and all covered up with ground effects panels, we can
note C6 suspension on front and rear, as well as power disc brakes
all around, and stainless steel exhaust.
Drive-Ability
Top down, spirits up, and foot to the floor (well, not right away)
it was off to the test track. This car has great acceleration,
handles like it's on rails, and stops on a dime. All the functions
were working just fine, and rowing the gears made me feel like
Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel.
A touch of originality, low mileage and 2 owners. All looking
perfectly wrapped up sans the bow. A convertible, a great sound
system, and the throaty exhaust sounds good and plays a nice tune
too!
VIN DECODE
1G1YY34U855120495
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
34-2 Door Convertible
6-Manual Belts, Front Airbags & Side Airbags
U-364ci V8 400hp
8-Check Digit
5-2005
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
120495-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.
