Vehicle Description
1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
After decades of getting its ass kicked by Italian and German
imports, the Corvette had officially returned to the point where it
could at least offer them a little competition with the C4
generation. With this return to dominance comes the return of a
more traditional crossed flags emblem. The checkered flag remained
on the left, a Chevrolet bowtie on the right, with a circular
border.
Sebring Silver- to a Corvette aficionado, is a color that will be
forever linked with such classics as the first Sting Ray racer of
1959 and the legendary 1963 split-window coupe. Now Sebring Silver
is back, adding a special brilliance to this 1996 Corvette
Collector Edition. A convertible version sports details that
include distinctive chrome emblems outside, and sport seats with
"Collector Edition" embroidery inside. These leather seating
surfaces are offered in black on this car. For the final season for
the fourth-generation Corvette, Sebring Silver rings in the
celebration. A consignor stated 1 or 472 with the Z15 Collectors
Edition RPO, an LT-1 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, FE1
sport suspension, and a G92 rear axle. All this wrapped up in a
29,987 original mileage package that participated in the 25th
Anniversary at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY.
Exterior
All clean, sparkling and ready to celebrate, Sebring Silver drapes
this last year Gen 4 car. Paint is in good condition, and badging
shows correctly. Spears return to the front air intake and are
reminiscent of earlier Corvettes from the 1950's, but in a more
contemporary style. With its rubberized crash bumpers, this car is
virtually devoid of any chrome, and just badging shines brightly
against the silver. A black canvas convertible top gives you the
option of top up or down driving and a body color matching hardtop
with stand comes along with the purchase for when the days get
shorter and chillier. Satin finished 17" 5 spoke ZR-1 wheels adorn
all 4 corners and are wrapped in staggered Continental rubber.
Interior
Black stitched leather dominates the snazzy interior that features
a semicircular instrument panel that is a digital/analog
combination and shows in an orange background with black LCD digits
and lines. Noted is the actual mileage of 29,987 miles. Controls
for power seat adjustments, and the automatic shifter are within
the console. Black makes up the matching door panels, and within
the armrest are power windows, and power locks. Other conveniences
are an AM/FM/Cassette/CD, climate controls, and a large center
screen digital display which is essentially a cluster of warning
(idiot) lights. Nicely preserved black leather embroidered buckets
with just the right amount of supple wear round out the sporty
passenger compartment.
Drivetrain
A 5.7 liter V8 300hp LT-1 engine which is electronically fuel
injected, is connected to a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission
all of which sends power back to a 3.08 geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
Very clean, rust free environment, showing no signs of any
stresses, or nagging problems. This car is equipped with the FE1
sport suspension package, quoted by numerous sources as creating
the best handling and riding C4 Corvette built. Independent
suspension with transverse mounted mono leaf springs give the ride
while 4-wheel disc brakes round out the undercarriage.
The 1996 Collectors edition has something special and out of the
ordinary offerings of 1996. With its silver exterior, special
badging, powerful engine, and embroidered seating, it harkens back
to another era when the car was in its infancy, but it's definitely
not your grandfather's Corvette anymore!
VIN DECODE
1G1YY32P9T5113436
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
3-Convertible
2-Active Belts, Front Airbags
P-LT4 350ci V8 300hp
9-Check Digit
T-1996
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
113436-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.
