Vehicle Description
2004 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.
For consignment a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe that has a nifty
paint color (Medium Spiral Gray Metallic), uber low miles (16,450),
plus all the bells and whistles one could ask for. The last year of
the C5 Corvette and the only one of the many many Corvettes we have
in our vast inventory here at the Classic Auto Mall
Exterior
Medium Spiral Gray Metallic drapes the exterior of this car and
presents in like showroom condition. Very snazzy, very metallic,
and super sparkly in the fall sunlight. With a virtual lack of any
chrome save for the 4 chrome Z06 wheels, and the cross flag on the
nose, the Spiral Gray quickly takes over as star of the show, at
least on the exterior. All gaps are well minded and it's hard to
find any flaws in the fiberglass/composite body. 18 and 19 inch
chrome Z06 wheels sit on all four corners and are wrapped in
245/45/ZR17 and 275/40ZR18 like new rubber. Seen is a removable top
for some open-air motoring so one can enjoy the exhaust notes along
with the warming fall sunshine.
Interior
Black leather, power adjustable, high back buckets embroidered with
"Corvette" name await you. Sliding in will put you into a cockpit
with an AM/FM/CD player, dual zone electronic A/C, cruise control,
and power locks and power windows. A bevy of gauges are in front of
the leather wrapped steering wheel and monitor all engine
functions. The odometer shows there are 16,450 original miles on
this Corvette.
Drivetrain
The standard 5.7L LS1 fuel injected 350hp V8 is nestled under the
forward tipping hood. We note A/C, power steering and power brakes
in this ultra clean engine bay. A 4L60E 4-speed automatic
transmission sends power to a 2.73 geared rear axle and then to the
tires.
Undercarriage
Very clean, nothing but black painted steel and stainless steel.
Very sound with no rust or surface rust. Active handling, traction
control, and 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS are noted. Independent
SLA suspension with a transverse monoleaf spring provides the ride
for front and rear. Factory dual exhaust is present and exits with
4 chrome ringed tips under the center of the rear bumper.
Drive-Ability
She fired right up and off to the test track we went. Here the car
provided great handling, good cruising and everything control wise
works swimmingly. We were lucky enough to have a bit of a fall heat
wave going on in Pennsylvania for this test drive, so we sucked up
the opportunity and took the removable top out to really enjoy our
experience.
Overall a very nice example of a 16 year old 'Vette, that has been
well cared for. An eye catching seldom seen paint color really
makes this car pop along with its many options and its 350hp to get
you motoring down the road. Snazzy chromed Z06 wheels really set
this car off and with the purchase the original wheels are
included. What more can the suburban cruiser ask for?
VIN DECODE
1G1YY22G845116405
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
2-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
G-5.7L LS1 V8 350hp
8-Check Digit
4-2004
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
116405-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.
