Vehicle Description
This 1997 Chevrolet Corvette represents the first year for the C5.
While that already makes it a great modern vintage coupe, there's
also added appeal or rare features like the red interior and a
six-speed stick. It makes for added distinction on a car that you
know will absolutely be a blast to drive.
Red was the most popular color for the inaugural year of the C5.
Sure, that always looks good, but there's something about Sebring
Silver that really has our attention. The metallic elements in the
precious metal paint have that perfect combination of looking
sophisticated while loving the sunshine. It shows all the right
signs of being the factory application, and this car still wears it
with distinction. In fact, the low odometer is believed to reflect
the full actual mileage (averaging under 2,400 miles annually.) So
it has the right mix of a car that you can happily take out on the
road, and yet, you can tell it has spent less time there than most
of its contemporaries. It's all quite stock with just well-placed
upgrades like the Flow One 19-inch alloys and updated muffler
behind the quad exhaust tips. And the best feature of this C5 is
the distinctive low, long hood of the Corvette that gives it a
classic appearance connecting it with previous generations. It's
this lineage that lets us know how much of a true classic we're
looking at today.
If you were missing the red on the exterior, you'll certainly find
plenty of it inside. The info shows this was born with a Firethorn
Red interior. If you don't recall seeing this, that's because it's
one of the rarest options for 1997. It was one of only three
interior color options, but it's believed less than 730 people
chose it! The red leather seats are even an upgraded pair so that
you can really show off how vibrant the whole package is when you
take the targa top out. C5 Corvettes come loaded right out of the
box, and this one has plenty of great modern features. It includes
a Bose premium stereo, dual airbags, power windows, power locks,
keyless entry/alarm, and dual-zone climate control. The power
driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power steering, and
full gauge package make for a great driver-oriented coupe. Plus,
the center console shows off two rarer options that make this a
terrific sports car: the stick shift and selector control for the
F45 Selective Real Time Damping suspension.
One of the reasons why we love the launch of the C5, and that's the
debut of the LS1 motor. The 5.7-liter V8 ignited a new level of
passion in enthusiasts' hearts with the way this fuel-injected
powerhouse provides useful power in practically all conditions.
Best of all, you have full control over the V8 power and soundtrack
thanks to the six-speed manual transmission. Plus, the fully
independent double-wishbone suspension, four-wheel power disc
brakes, and ZR-rated sport tires make for quite a nice driver's
car.
This has the ideal mix of a true performance machine with the solid
feeling of a well-respected modern classic. That's what makes this
first-year C5 an all-around great driver's car. Call today!!!
