"Forty years ago Chevrolet shook the sports car hierarchy with the
introduction of a revolutionary V8 engine in the 1955 Corvette. Its
creators couldn't have imagined it at the time, but this
lightweight high revving V8 would go on to power more street cars
and more race cars than any other engine in automotive history. The
already legendary LT1 V8 that powers the 1995 Corvette is a direct
descendant of the classic 1955 small block V8" From the 1995
Corvette brochure
For consignment, a 1995 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with a title
verified 31,527 actual miles. This is a low mileage example in a
desirable color and an automatic transmission.
Exterior
Designed to cut through the wind, our wedge shaped Vette is bathed
in Polo Green Metallic, a color we like to think of as the American
version of British Racing Green! It's a fitting car for this sports
car, here augmented by the gold filled Corvette stamping in back.
The dark car folds in Chevrolet's17-inch sawblade wheels which
appear to be in motion even when parked while up top, a black targa
top gives the cabin a jet like canopy. Out back, the design is as
tasteful as it is epic, with smooth curves, tail lights embedded in
coves, and square exhaust pipes that hug the apron tightly. This
all comes at the end of a fantastic sloping and curved rear window
which spills air onto the short decklid. C4's have been
overshadowed of late by the C8, but damn, this is one fine design!
Imperfections on this example include a paint run and bubble on the
front fender, and scuffs on rear bumper cover and a few on
front.
Interior
Black and light beige contrast sharply on the door panels and both
present in very nice condition, opening up to the cabin where we
find leather bucket seats with the driver's side showing some wear
and staining but otherwise in good shape. The instrument cluster
follows the arch of the steering wheel curvature with a tachometer
on the left and condition gauges on the right, flanking the orange
backlit digital screen in center. In the center stack, a clean
arrangement of buttons and knobs to control temperature and the
AM/FM/Cassette radio, also lit in orange. A flat center console
houses the automatic stick while low pile beige carpet floods the
floor and the rear cargo area that's supplied with mounting units
for targa top storage.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the 5.7 LT1 engine, looking clean and rated at
300 horsepower. It's backed by a 4L60E 4-speed automatic
transmission that routes power to the rear axle with 2.59 gears and
Positraction.
Undercarriage
It's clean underneath also with some typical signs of usage but no
red flags or concerns here. The dual exhaust still utilizes the
original mufflers before exiting out back and power disc brakes
occupy all four wheels. Suspension is a complex race inspired
system of forged aluminum control arms, knuckles, control links
along with transverse monoleaf springs and a tubular U-joint
aluminum driveshaft.
Drive-Ability
The car had no trouble starting and idling smoothly and once in
gear, delivered the kind of power we've come to expect. Smooth
linear torque is always underfoot and shifts are crisp. The car
handles like a go kart and stops on a dime and we're satisfied that
everything on this American classic worked just 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.
Here's a well maintained, original Corvette in great shape and
doused in a great color. It delivers plenty of thrills for a 30
year old car and presents the perfect gateway drug into the world
of classic cars. Vettes simply refuse to disappoint owners. Miles
of smiles await with this green machine.
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109404-Sequential Unit Number
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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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
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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