Vehicle Description
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
"In 2004, just after the release of the Chevy Corvette C5 and Lotus
Esprit, a new European regulation required new production cars to
feature deformable and absorbent front ends, and dangerous
protruding elements above a vehicle's front bumper weren't allowed.
This regulation, intended to protect pedestrians, didn't directly
ban pop-up headlights, but it made manufacturing them much more of
a hassle because they needed to be able to retract almost instantly
upon collision. This made every car manufacturer in the world steer
away from implementing the use of pop-up headlights, simply because
they were harder to manufacture, more expensive, and heavier." Thx
hotcars.com
For consignment, a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with a title
verified 28,933 actual miles and bathed in Machine Silver Metallic,
one of eight colors available for the 2004 Vette, the final year of
the C5 and a year which also produced a commemorative edition.
Exterior
It is that silver paint that allows us to call this one a silver
bullet. Sleek lines look somehow sleeker in silver, and the epic
Vette fender vent seems more exaggerated, more aggressive as the
light color contrasts with the black cove. The red oval quad tail
lights and even the third brake light pop off the silver paint and
the twin flag Corvette emblems stand out like never before. From
the aerodynamic nose piece, the hood ascends subtly back to the
steeply raked windshield, flat roof, and perpendicular broad silver
B-pillar, before spilling down over the rear, curved glass, nicely
tinted on this car. C6 Z06 style chrome wheels dress up corners and
are wrapped in low profile tires that are no more than two years
old. One scuff down low is the only exterior imperfection we could
find.
Interior
Simply configured door panels are contoured black plastics in an
attractive design that's functional as well and on this car, super
clean. Leather bucket seats are tall, supportive, and clean and the
driver's side shows a bit of creasing from use. The beefy black
steering wheel houses an airbag and fronts another simple and
functional component, the instrument cluster, an array of black
faced gauges that are backlit and easy to read. Integrated controls
are in the center stack for the AM/FM/CD radio and the climate
controls, all with big bold buttons so you won't be searching for
buttons while traveling the speed of light, (or well within legal
limits, of course). The shifter is dressed in a black leather boot
and barely looks used, and the surrounding molded plastic console
is picture perfect. Low pile black carpet covers the floor under
fitted Corvette mats and the back cargo area is equally as
clean.
Drivetrain
Pull the hood forward to find a showroom fresh 5.7 liter LS1 V8
pumping out 350 horsepower, fuel injected, and tied to a 4L60E
4-speed automatic transmission. Those horses stay in the back where
they meet 2.73 gears with limited slip. And of course, power disc
brakes live on all four hubs.
Undercarriage
Usage is almost imperceivable underneath, it's that clean! The dual
exhaust is finished off with a pair of stainless Borla mufflers
before center exiting via four big chrome tips. Independent SLA
suspension with a transverse monoleaf spring provides the ride for
front and rear.
Drive-Ability
Never a dull moment behind the wheel of a C5 and this clean car
provides a pleasurable ride that demonstrates the power, handling,
and comfort prowess of America's sports car. This car is 20 years
old, but you'd never know it and we're not surprised that all
functionality works as it should in this pampered Vette. 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.
Every once in a while, a winning racehorse will come out of a farm
in Bowling Green, Kentucky. But every day, a winner emerges from
this central Kentucky town with a population of 75,000. It's the
Chevrolet Corvette of course, and as soon as they leave the plant,
they are an instant legend, and it's been that way for years. It's
why we're proud to represent so many of them here at the mall, from
nearly every generation, and now we feature this stunning, low
mileage 2004 C5 in like new condition. You can gamble at the Derby,
but it's a sure bet to drive off in this silver bullet.
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1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
2-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
G-5.7L LS1 350hp V8
4-Check Digit
4-2004
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
102839-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.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host
Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune
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