Vehicle Description
2004 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
1908 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.
For consignment, a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with a title
verified 17,235 actual miles, a fair weathered beauty in black,
adorned with some exterior accent pieces that set this apart from
other black Vettes. This one will arrive to you with all
maintenance receipts and records.
Exterior
Like a Manta Ray on a dark ocean floor, this Vette lurks in deep,
black paint, its low, flat hood dipping under the waves while its
mesh grille scooping up air like clouds of plankton. The air intake
is covered with a Z06 mesh style grille while two more intake ports
reside on the lower fascia. Twenty years later, the profile of this
car is classically Corvette and at the same time, fresh and
aerodynamic. A raked windshield flows to a flat glass roof which
sheds wind over a sloping and rounded rear window. More Z06
accoutrements in the form of fender ducts on the rear quarter panel
while in back, tail light louvers throw a striped pattern over the
red ovals and the reverse lights, complementing the horizontal air
splitter in the valance. On the front, the chromed five spoked
wheels are 17-inch while things step up to 18-inchon back and both
sides wear tires with a late 2020 date code. A dress up plate is
flanked by the quad exhaust tips with center exit and the front
fender duct begets black body trim that spears back to the door.
Scuffs under the chin is the only imperfection we find on the
exterior.
Interior
Molded plastic door panels lead to black leather, power adjustable,
high back buckets embroidered with the "Corvette" name, showing
some patina creases in the driver's side bottom but otherwise very
nice. Sliding in will put you into a cockpit with a Delco AM/FM/CD
player, dual zone electronic heat and A/C, cruise control, power
locks and power windows. A bevy of gauges are in front of the
leather wrapped steering wheel and monitor all engine functions.
The automatic shifter resides in the center console dressed in a
black leather boot and actuated with a thumb and wrapped in good
quality black molded plastic. On the floor, black, low pile carpet
is protected by Corvette carpeted mats and the cargo area is clean
and covered with plush gray carpet.
Drivetrain
The standard 5.7L LS1 fuel injected 350hp V8 is nestled under the
forward tipping hood. We note A/C, power steering and power brakes
in this ultra clean engine bay where plastic covers are emblazoned
with Corvette in bright red. A 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission
sends power to a 2.59 geared rear axle and power disc brakes are
the only thing worthy of handling this racing car for the
street.
Undercarriage
Very clean, nothing but black painted steel, clean metal, and flat
belly pans. Very sound with no rust or surface rust, clean knuckles
and grease free wheel components. Independent SLA suspension with a
transverse monoleaf spring provides the ride for front and rear.
Factory dual exhaust with original mufflers is present and exits
with 4 chrome tips under the center of the rear bumper.
Drive-Ability
Fuel injection does its job and the 345 horsepower V8 fires up with
a healthy roar. Slide the shifter into D and off we ramble on a sea
of blacktop where this streamlined coupe is most comfortable. Great
power, solid tracking, and ungodly handling, everything a Vette is
supposed to be. And with 17,000 miles, barely broken in. Only the
fog lights aren't working on this sports car, everything else does.
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.
Remember 2004? You wanted a black Vette but it was just out of
reach. Maybe the kids were little, the mortgage had to be paid, and
your boss was breathing down your neck. Well, the kids are adults.
You're an empty nester and you're your own boss! It's time to get
the Vette of your dreams. Or maybe you're the kid who was born in
2004 and wants a real, American sports car. For horsepower and
performance, Corvettes still reign as bargain kings. Put your money
on black, this one is ready for a new home!
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1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
2-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
G-5.7L LS1 V8 350hp
1-Check Digit
4-2004
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
132686-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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