For Sale: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette in Lavergne, Tennessee

Searching for a sharp-looking classic droptop with some serious collectability value? Check out this 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector's Edition convertible. There were only 1381 of its kind made in the first place and many of those have fallen by the wayside over the years. This rarely-seen take on its iconic model also played a significant part in the Corvette's evolution - it was the very last Corvette variant offered to the public before its fourth generation was phased out entirely. Lightly driven over the years, this is a car that you can take home and enjoy right away, or, with just a little time and effort, it can be brought to stellar aesthetic form.

This Corvette still wears the same Sebring Silver exterior it left the assembly line with and, while you can see some subtle signs of its years of service, this is beyond question a car that makes a strong impression in its current state. Fourth-generation Corvettes have a sleeker, decidedly more modern appearance than their predecessors and benefit from a vastly improved production process that made their exteriors more resistant to road-bound hazards. As a result, you won't see any major dents on this '96 - and its assembly of body panels all line up nicely. Its folding headlights, a definitive styling cue on Corvettes from this era, rise up on cue to illuminate the road ahead. Should the skies darken while you're out on the road, the black cloth convertible top is in great shape - it seals tightly and features a clear glass rear window that offers far better visibility than its plastic counterparts.

The accompanying Light Gray interior makes for a compelling driving environment and features the driver-centric design that Corvettes came to be known for over the years. The surfaces of the leather bucket seats show only minor wear -they've retained their original form well and offer plenty of support for spirited driving - and the door panels to each side are in downright strong condition for a car of this age. The comfort and convenience options you'd want in a frequent driver are present and accounted for, including cruise control, power windows, door locks and mirrors, a tilt wheel, and a defogger for the convertible top's rear window. The air conditioning system is completely intact and the motor functions as intended, so it's likely that a simple freon charge will be all that's needed to restore this amenity, as well.

The featured 5.7-liter fuel-injected LT1 V8 EFI was good for 300 horsepower upon leaving the factory, and with only 53,000 miles under this Corvette's belt, it's well-positioned for plenty more miles of future driving fun. The engine sits in a tidy, organized compartment - with its red intake and the red lettering on its valve covers providing a nice contrast to the black components that surround them - and teams with a 6-speed manual transmission that provides smooth, precise shifts. Again, this is a car you can take out and enjoy right away and when you do, you'll notice just how strong the throttle response is and how straight the car tracks when you take your hands off the steering wheel. Power disc brakes at all four corners bring this Chevy's set of 17" factory wheels to dependable, fade-resistant stops.

With its special edition scarcity and road-ready condition combined with undeniable curb appeal, this 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector's Edition convertible would be a great addition to any enthusiast's garage. Call today!