Vehicle Description
2001 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The Corvette crossed flag logo originally started out by using an
American Flag, crossed with a checkered flag. Federal law prohibits
the use of the flag in any advertising, so they had to come up with
another flag. Chevrolet being of French origin, they decided to use
the French symbol for peace, the Fleur-de-lis, with the checkered
flag. Over the years it has gone through many iterations, but the
basic principles still exist.
For consignment, a C5 Corvette with an LS1 engine in good
condition. An upgrade to the headlight gearing, and also a skip
shift delete to get around that pesky EPA add on.
Exterior
Bathed in black, all panels are straight and true and the gaps are
good, as expected for fiberglass. The hood is slightly different,
and the consigner states it was from previous stone and rock damage
that was fixed but not matched exactly. A black manual folding
convertible top floats up and down with ease. We note a much more
rounded design, almost bulbous for this generation, with indented
side panels with an air intake in the front quarters. Standard
polished aluminum wheels are all around, and 4 sweet sounding
chromed exhaust pipes exit center stage in the rear. A little bling
added on are the red brake calipers.
Interior
Utilizing black leather, curvaceous buckets are form fitted to the
driver and passenger and sit in front of a black dash which is
showing the same undulating curvature, all the while housing key
analog but backlit instrumentation. Other features seen are an
AM/FM/CD player radio, power windows, power locks, climate control,
an active handling mode button, and a heads-up display. Black thick
pile carpeting which floods the floors and shows in wonderful
condition.
Drivetrain
A sequential electronic fuel injected 5.7 Liter V8 is attached to a
a Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission. Power pushes rearward
through a 3.42 limited slip rear axle. All nicely detailed and
clean under this hood.
Undercarriage
I could use the word showroom here and for an undercarriage even
with low miles one sees some signs of usage, however this
undercarriage is very nicely preserved. No real corrosion on the
cast aluminum parts like suspension and floor tubs. Independent
suspension and power disc brakes are seen all around.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter with a smooth idle. On the test track all performed
as expected with nice smooth acceleration, bias free panic
stopping, and rail like handling. All functions were working as
they should.
A low mileage, 2 owner, well cared for and maintained C5 that runs
like a clock is in overall very nice condition and performs as
expected. With 350HP for 2001, the Corvette was making a comeback
from the emissions regulation years, and this one is dressed in
black shining example. Go carve your way through a winding back
road, top down, and put a smile on your face!
VIN DECODE
1G1YY32G615100320
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
3-Convertible
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
G-5.7L LS1 350hp
6-Check Digit
1-2001
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
100320-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.
