Vehicle Description
This slick 1998 Chevrolet Corvette coupe is quite a rare find. Not
only is it an impeccably maintained, low ownership, and low mileage
example, it's actually 1 of only 15 ever made in this fantastic
color: Aztec Gold. The rumor is, Chevrolet was experimenting with
this color over the course of this particular model year, (broken
down in three separate groups of five for a total of 15), testing
out various shades of this unique gold color on a very small number
of production cars. That means no two 1998 Aztec Gold Corvettes are
the same, making this a rare bird indeed as an uncommon factory
idiosyncrasy. In addition to that cool story and rare pedigree,
it's also an impressively preserved sports car, powered with 5.7L
V8, an overdrive transmission, and a load of original options.
Dressing your 'Vette in a bright color is never a bad choice, and
the clean lines of the C5 seem to work especially well when they're
attracting as much attention as this Aztec Gold beauty garners.
This one shows off the ministrations of three dedicated owners that
made sure this coupe was always clean and waxed, and given the
super-low mileage, it's quite obvious it was never used in the
daily grind. As a result, there are practically no signs of use and
wear, even in the high-traffic areas, and there's still a depth and
clarity to the finish like you'd find in a much newer car. The fact
that this beauty is almost 25 years old is mind-boggling, because
it really looks like it was painted yesterday. The recent $3k
professional ceramic coating this beauty was just treated to
certainly helps quite a bit, and protects the sparkling paint job
from the elements. We wouldn't call it perfect, because nothing in
this world really is, but this will likely be the cleanest C5
you'll ever find. Other pleasant surprises include the
crystal-clear windows, which look awesome against the gold car, the
razor-sharp creases on the sides of the bodywork, and black-glass
removable top. This car just looks right.
Tan leather (that might actually be Light Oak, but you get the
picture) is a great complement to the Aztec Gold paint, and this C5
appears to be quite the find, sporting all the go-fast options and
a host of luxury options. The super-clean interior really showcases
the fact that the Corvette is a great grand touring car with a lot
of style, and with everything looking so untouched and super-clean
inside, this Corvette's interior really is a looker. A thick-rimmed
steering wheel anchors the cockpit, and the two-tone theme of the
interior really drives the point home that this is luxury sports
car. It's also loaded with just about every available option,
including the power sport seats, dual airbags, dual zone climate
control, and a powerful Delco stereo system just to name a few. The
4-speed automatic transmission was standard and is fitted inside
the black center console that is also in excellent shape. The tan
carpets are plush and also show very limited wear thanks to the
protection of original mats, and if we had to pick, we'd keep that
glass top off at all times. The trunk/storage area is also
beautifully finished and exactly the way the factory built it, with
plush tan carpets and storage compartments underneath the
panels.
The 5.7L LS1 engine needs no introduction, although it's somewhat
disguised under the heavy plastic coil covers. In the years since
its introduction, these engines have proven to be incredibly
reliable and durable, and there's a huge variety of aftermarket
performance parts available for them. Fortunately, this one has led
an easy life and still carries its factory-spec components (sans a
cold air intake and cat-back exhaust, both of which are easy to
remove), suggesting that it hasn't been raced or abused. But even
in stock form, the LS1 is a formidable performer, even today, and
the flexible power band makes it a joy to drive in traffic or on
the open road. Remarkably, most C5s are automatics, but this Gold
'Vette is still very snappy around town and the tall gearing in the
rear end makes it a superlative highway cruiser. The H-pipe dual
exhaust system is a bit throatier than stock (which we certainly
don't mind) and it's so clean underneath that you have to wonder if
this car has ever seen the rain. Stock C5 wheels are still a clean
design that looks great, and they carry factory-spec 255/40/17
front and 295/35/18 rear Michelin performance tires.
C5 Corvettes aren't just great cars, they're incredible bargains,
too. If you want one that's been gently used but will still stand
out from the crowd because of its ultra-rare color, this is an
awesome choice. Call today!
