"One Corvette convertible factoid that not everyone may be aware of
is that the first generation of Corvettes was made up entirely of
one convertible design. Up until 1963, every Corvette... was a
convertible. It was not until the release of the second generation
of Corvettes that they opted to add a coupe. In 1975, Chevrolet
made a tough but arguably necessary decision. It was this year that
they decided they would no longer offer a convertible model for
Corvettes. Fortunately, this decision would be reversed and the
Corvette world would see a return of the convertible option, but
not until a decade later in 1986." Hobbycarscorvettes.net
For consignment, a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette 3LT convertible with a
title verified 9,205 actual miles. This one carries the 3LT
designation that includes things such as a leather wrapped
dashboard, Napa leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats,
and more!
Exterior
Long Beach Red Metallic, named for the Grand Prix circuit in
California sets the base here and is tastefully matched with a tan
convertible top that maintains a low profile keeping the car sleek.
That gaping front intake leads the eyes to flush headlights on the
corners, complemented by a hood bulge behind the aggressive heat
extractor vents. A body colored spoiler is perched above quad tail
lights, more square than past generations, and four massive exhaust
ports exiting below the license plate. ZR rated tires wrap around
19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels, chrome spoked and sharing
the profile with the requisite Corvette front fender vents.
Imperfections are limited to scuffs, scrapes and a notable repair
on the front, and a few checks in the paint.
Interior
Kalahari leather, a shade of saddle brown, mixes with formed black
plastic on the door to begin our dramatic view of the interior, and
the black leather present has saddle stitching, both doors showing
in great shape. Corvette puts criticism of seat design to sleep
with the C7's Kalahari buckets, and both present in excellent
condition. The steering wheel is just this side of F1 with the
paddles, buttons, and a flat bottom with a clear view of the
electronic instrument cluster ahead, surrounded by carbon fiber
trim and a leather wrapped dash pad. Moving north to south in the
center gives you a screen with navigation and a back up camera and
a sound system that is Bluetooth, XM, CarPlay capable and has a 4G
LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability. Sliding down, we find the shifter in
an aluminum faceplate, flanked by a leather grab handle for the
passenger and in front of an armrest . Low pile black carpet on the
floor is perfect and is found in the cargo area as well.
Tri-colored woven floor mats protect the carpet in the footwells,
functional and attractive.
Drivetrain
Under the hood and mostly under a large shroud is the 6.2 liter LT1
V8 with 460 horsepower and an 8L90E 8-speed automatic transaxle
that routes the power through 2.41 gears with limited slip.
Undercarriage
About as fresh as you can get and still have miles, the underside
is practically spotless with a plethora of belly pans and aluminum
plates to increase aerodynamics. SLA independent suspension has
forged aluminum control arms, transverse monoleaf springs, steel
stabilizer bars, and spindle offsets. Dual exhaust runs tandem down
the center and ends by encountering the OEM mufflers just before
four trumpet-like tips. Naturally, power disc brakes are found on
all four wheels.
Drive-Ability
Once sitting inside, it's clear this car was purpose built for the
ultimate driving experience. A start of the V8 solidifies that with
a healthy exhaust note and on the test loop, incredible power and
road sticking mannerisms reserved for the best of the best. We are
on original tires here so maintain moderate speeds, especially
around turns, but the capabilities are obvious. And with such low
mileage, it comes as no surprise that all functions on this
handsome Vette work 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.
The C8 didn't just raise the bar for Corvettes, it also increased
attention and the desirability of previous generations, including
the C7. Here's a super low mileage topless example is a fantastic
spec that will turn heads wherever it goes, especially that of the
owner!
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YF-Corvette 3LT Convertible
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5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
113728-Sequential Unit Number
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