Vehicle Description
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
In 1951 a group of Harley Earl's "Special Projects" crew began work
on a GM sports car. Bob McLean designed a general layout for the
car which was originally code named, "Opel." William Durant, the
founder of GM, said a wallpaper pattern he saw in a Paris hotel in
1928 inspired the bow tie logo. Supposedly, he ripped off a small
piece of it and brought it back to Detroit. Myron Scott, at the
time Chevrolet's Chief photographer, is credited with coming up
with the Corvette name, drawing from the small, fast warships of
the "Corvette" class.
Fast forward to 2006 and this C6 version puts out 400hp and has the
first exposed headlights since 1962. This coupe from Bowling Green
presents in very good condition with a mere 40,387 title verified
original miles. This Corvette drives smoothly with a really nice
ride quality and makes it seem as though you are floating over the
bumps and bruises in the road.
Exterior
Monterey Red bathes the fiberglass on this beautiful factory C6 and
clean integrated plastic covered headlights are on to give the car
a more menacing and aero look. A Corvette cove is on each front
quarter, right out of 1954, while a beautifully sculpted hood is on
and flips forward to reveal the engine bay. For contrast, the
smoked removable targa top allows light in and defines the
B-pillar. Beautiful 18 and 19-inch polished 5 spoke wheels with low
profile rubber with a late 2020 date code. The door handle is cut
into the body and allows air to pass over on its way to the bulging
shoulder line that becomes the rear deck behind the curved rear
window. On the wide tail of the car we find the iconic round
taillights and a cluster of quad exhaust tips protruding as center
exit components. Its profile reveals a heavy nose that pushes
forward and from the A-pillar back, the attitude shifts to a
rearward cant, all in an effort to parry the wind. There are no
major imperfections to note on the exterior indicating this car has
likely never been used as a daily driver.
Interior
The long doors are beautifully constructed with flowing lines and
seamless integration of black plastic and a central panel, along
with a Bose speaker that contours to the shape of the door panel.
High back and well padded black leather bucket seats await
occupants with perforated inserts. We note some compression on the
driver's side, but wear is minimal. The leather wrapped sport
steering wheel invites you to take hold and peer into the gauge
cluster which consists of black faced analog displays with bright
red needles. In the center of the dash a screen displays, among
other things, the functions of AM/FM/CD radio. Below is a temp
controller with digital display as well as the heated seat
controls. The center console houses the leather booted shifter and
the indicator panel that runs under it in a unique configuration.
Low pile black carpet covers the floor nicely and is protected by
carpeted Corvette mats that have taken the brunt of usage. The
cargo area is covered with a clean, fitted, carpeted mat and a
formed plastic storage bin, also in great shape.
Drivetrain
The engine bay houses the spotless 6.0 liter V8, fuel injected and
rated at 400 horsepower. Beautiful body colored engine covers with
gold lettering veer from the stock colors of these plastic panels
and looks fantastic, rendering the engine bay instantly show
worthy. Meanwhile, a 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission backs up
the engine and sends power to the rear wheels with 2.56 gears.
Naturally, power disc brakes are employed to tame this sports car
from any speed.
Undercarriage
Remarkably clean underneath with zero surface rust and just a touch
of residual oil on the pan. The belly pans are spotless and wheel
components are too. Meanwhile, the dual exhaust travels down the
center tunnel and meets stainless steel Borla S-type mufflers which
lead into chrome tips. Suspension consists of the Corvette's
trademark A-arm, composite monoleaf springs, tube shock absorbers,
and anti roll bar configuration on both front and rear.
Drive-Ability
A low mileage C6 fulfills its expectations. This car has great
acceleration, handles like it's on rails, and stops on a dime.
Visibility is excellent and the cabin is a cozy, comfortable place
to be and a simple drive with the automatic, or a bit more engaging
with the paddle shifters. All the functions were working as
intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
If the Corvette can be basic, and that's up for discussion, this
one presents as a very clean, very straight, mostly original
example with no over the top mods. You could fly under the radar
with the dark red paint and by fly, we mean minding speed limits,
of course. This generation still represents a virtual bargain in
the performance car world and if you missed the chance to get one
new, here's a nice one in the sweet spot of mileage and price.
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1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
2-2 Door Coupe
6-Manual Belts, Front Airbags, Front & Side Occupant Sensors
U-6.0L V8 400hp
3-Check Digit
6-2006
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
130845-Sequential Unit Number
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