Vehicle Description
2000 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 LS1 engine in excellent
condition with title verified low 15,098 actual miles just
inspected and needing nothing. A sought-after exterior color of
Dark Bowling Green, 1 of 1,663 Corvettes produced in this color,
(777 of which are convertibles), with a complimenting tan canvas
convertible top and a powerful LS engine under the hood add up to
rarity and fun with your right foot. A beautiful example that is
all original and a 1 owner skate that has been fastidiously cared
for and with a little bit of clean up is ready for full on NCRS
judging.
Exterior
Bathed in Dark Bowling Green all panels are straight and true, and
the gaps are good, as expected for fiberglass. A few scuffs are
showing on the V-pointed neoprene nose as well as at the base of
the driver's door. Atan convertible top floats up and down with
ease and gives you the option of 2 cars in one. This top presents
with some light soiling and a crystal clear glass rear window. We
note a much more rounded design, almost bulbous for this
generation, with indented side panels with an air intake in the
front quarters emulating the fender coves of yore. 17 and 18-inch
standard polished aluminum wheels are all around wrapped in
staggered width high performance radials. Out back are 4 deeply
inset tail lights and a sweet sounding chromed exhaust pipes exit
center stage in the rear. A little bling added on are the Corvette
logoed brake calipers.
Interior
Utilizing stunning tan 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
15,098 miles, which are 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, dual zone climate control, an active handling mode with real
time dampening button, and a heads-up display. Deep thick pile tan
carpeting with color keyed mats are in which floods the floors and
the rear storage area that holds the top when retracted. The door
panels are not unlike the remainder of the interior with black
molded uppers and tan vinyl lowers. A very nice interior
presentation...take a bow!
Drivetrain
An electronic fuel injected 5.7 Liter LS1 V8 is attached to Tremec
T56 6-speed manual transmission. Fuel is delivered by electronic
injection and 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 with transverse
leaf springs 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.
This example is highly optioned and with 350hp for 2000, the
Corvette was making a comeback from the emissions regulation years,
and this one is a rare Dark Bowling Green shining example
1G1YY32G2Y5131042
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
3-Convertible
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
G-5.7L LS1 V8 350hp
2-Check Digit
Y-2000
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
131042-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
