Vehicle Description
2000 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
"The Corvette Club of America was founded by John Ralph and Charles
Eyre who organized the first club meeting on July 17, 1956 at the
Rosenthal Chevrolet dealership in Arlington, Virginia. The
formation of the club was greatly aided by the sports car
environment in the Nation's Capital following WWII. The Washington
D.C. area was a hotbed of sports car activity. The very first
region to join the Sports Car Club of America, (SCCA), back in 1948
was the Washington D.C. Region." Cca-vette-club.org
For consignment, a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with a title
verified 32,385 actual miles. A garage kept, two owner car with a
clean CarFax and stunning spec, a fantastic stance, and the ever
popular ability to drop the top at a moment's notice.
Exterior
Vettes look great in just about any color, but many will argue that
dark red is one of the best, here in factory Red Tint Tri-Coat and
like most Corvettes, this one has been pampered and the body and
paint remain in excellent condition 25 years later! The dramatic
wedge shape is not lost to observers even when the top is up as the
contrasting tan canvas never disrupts the rising shoulder line of
the sports car and the color combo gets a chef's kiss every time.
Then of course, you have the chrome 5 spoke wheels, looking as
sporty as you can get and staggered with 17-inch fronts and 18-inch
rears carrying staggered size low profile tires with a mid 2020
date code. The fender gill sends off side body molding and the
whole configuration looks like the long tail of a stingray. Out
back, center exit quad exhaust is an epic feature. Imperfections
are noted as one surface scratch and typical chin scrapes not
visible from the top.
Interior
Black and tan is the palette used on the inside, and they must have
done market research to see what people like best, because it's a
stunning combination with a tan that Chevrolet calls Light Oak. The
door panels are formed black plastic over a tan base perfectly
shaped for ergonomics and providing a resting place for your left
elbow. Tan leather bucket seats are split by a center console that
provides a place for your right elbow, and you'll want to keep it
there as we have a 6-speed manual shifter nearby so leave it to
your left to do the steering! The seats are in good shape with the
driver's showing a bit of patina creasing but each are fully intact
over plush tan carpet that extends from the cab to the storage area
in back and presents cleanly. Up front, Corvette's clean and
monochromatic dashboard starts with a beefy leather wrapped
steering wheel which frames the concise and clear gauge cluster
with a series of six easy to read dials. Charcoal components occupy
the center stack, namely an AM/FM/CD unit and the simple climate
panel, while to the right, a handle is provided up front for the
passenger.
Drivetrain
Plastic covers not only make the engine bay a tidy place, but it's
made easier to clean and this one bears that out where the 5.7
liter LS1 V8 is tucked in, producing 350 horsepower and mated to a
T56 6-speed manual transmission. Power is sent to the 3.42 gears in
back and the car is equipped with a limited slip differential as
well as power disc brakes on all four corners.
Undercarriage
Clean underneath where both surface rust and errant fluids are
absent! The dual exhaust runs through original equipment mufflers,
the black paint of which is flaking, leading to the quad exhaust
leaving via chrome tips. Suspension consists of independent unequal
length double wishbones with transverse composite monoleaf springs
and monotube shocks. The car is equipped with selective ride
dampening.
Drive-Ability
It only feels slightly dated if you're hopping out of a C7 and
right into this 2000, otherwise, it's ergonomics and creature
comforts are really all you need for a good time, as the 350
horsepower under your right foot in a dance with your left foot and
right hand, quickly make you forget, or simply not care, about what
year this car was produced. It's fast, fun, and sticks to the
ground as if on magnets. As a pampered possession with low mileage,
everything works just as you'd expect and we spin this adult go
kart back to the mall. 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.
At Chevrolet, smile is spelled V-E-T-T-E because this car not only
plants you to the ground with race inspired grip, but plants a grin
on your face that lingers long after the ride is over. And with a
6-speed manual, it has a security system practically built in as
only cool, law abiding people know how to drive one! Seriously,
though, this is a clean example in a wonderful spec that's ready to
host its next caretaker. Who knows where cars will be like 25 years
from now, but we're willing to be this 2000 Corvette will still be
fun, still be classic, and by all measures, still be fast.
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1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
3-Convertible
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
G-5.7L LS1 V8 350hp
6-Check Digit
Y-2000
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
114227-Sequential Unit Number
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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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