Vehicle Description
1996 was the final year for the legendary C4 Chevrolet Corvette. So
there's no better way to celebrate this important classic than with
the official Collector Edition model. And this rare drop-top is
both highly original and loaded. So it makes for a terrific
collectible sports car that's ideal for true driver enjoyment.
Corvette people know that Sebring Silver is a special color. Named
after the famous racetrack, it was only available in the C4 on the
Collector Edition. In fact, it was only offered one other time
before this: launching the C2 Corvette in '63. It's this kind of
significance that is why this convertible still wears its factory
application with pride. Overall, the way everything shines and fits
together so well will make it hard to believe the actual mileage on
the odometer (the value price is really the only clue.) And we
especially like that this Collector Edition has crossed the
quarter-century threshold to make it a true classic that's eligible
for classic car registration in many states. Special five-spoke
alloys and nice dark touches (including the good-looking roof) make
for quite an all-around attractive Corvette.
If you like the way the black rood looks against the silver
exterior, then you're going to love that there's a factory black
interior, too. It also adds to the rarity. While there were less
than 1,400 Collector Edition convertible, this color combo narrows
that further to about one in 475 ever! This car has been treated
with respect, but it has been enjoyed over the last 25 (after all,
Corvettes were made to be driven.) And you'll appreciate the high
degree of originality, right down to the Collector Edition logo
embroidered in the leather seats. As you look over the whole
interior, you'll not only be impressed with the level of
preservation but also how loaded a modern classic can be. You get
power windows, power locks, power mirrors, an electric rear
defogger, dual airbags, and a powerful Bose AM/FM/cassette/CD
stereo system. Plus, with the automatic climate control, you can
take the roof down and enjoy open-top motoring without breaking a
sweat. But more than just loaded with the best luxuries, this is a
true driver's machine. The power driver's seat gets you in that
perfect position, and the later C4's instruments are the ideal
race-ready mix of analog and digital.
More than just better gauges, the later C4s also meant the 350
cubic-inch LT1 V8... and this fuel-injected small block was worth
the wait. Rated at 300 horsepower from the factory, this has the
stock and well-maintained look seen on the rest of the car. So it
fires up runs with the eager growl you love in a classic Vette.
This is heightened further by the fully independent performance
suspension, four-wheel power disc brakes, and grippy ZR-rated
tires. But more than just an all-out speed machine, the four-speed
automatic transmission w/ overdrive, power steering, and cruise
control make this a great anytime classic.
The sale comes with the owner's manual, service manuals, and
maintenance records. This is a rare opportunity at a rare Collector
Edition convertible that's also affordable. Don't miss out, call
today!
