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 LS 1 engine in excellent
condition with low miles, (15K), just inspected and needing
nothing. A sought-after exterior color of Speedway White with a
black canvas convertible top. A beautiful example.
Exterior
Bathed in Speedway White all panels are straight and true, and the
gaps are good, as expected for fiberglass. A black 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. Knockout red stripes
reminiscent of the grans sport cars of yore are on 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 stunning red 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 white backlit instrumentation. A digital odometer reads
15,372 miles and is assumed to be original, putting this car in low
mileage clocked territory. Other features seen are an AM/FM/CD
player with a 12-disc changer in the back trunk area, power
windows, power locks, climate control, an active handling mode
button, and a heads-up display. Deep red thick pile carpeting which
floods the floors and the rear storage area, accessible with the
large curved glass pane lifting. Door panels are not unlike the
remainder of the interior with black molded uppers and red vinyl
lowers. A very nice interior presentation...take a bow!
Drivetrain
An electronic fuel injected 5.7 Liter LS1 V8 is attached to a 4L60E
4-speed automatic transmission. Fuel is delivered by electronic
injection. Way back is a 2.73 rear axle. All very clean and very
much like new 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 pristine. Independent suspension and power disc
brakes are seen all around. Plenty of ground effects aero panels
make up the smooth over undercarriage, peppered with cast aluminum
suspension parts.
Drive-Ability
A good runner, great handling and top down experience was just
perfect. All is working on the functionality front.
A low, low mileage 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 a Speedway White
shining example.
VIN DECODE
1G1YY32G615105601
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
3-Convertible
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
G-5.7L LS1 V8 350hp
6-Check Digit
1-2001
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
105601-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.
