Vehicle Description
The C5 Corvette was a massive step forward for the legendary
fiberglass sports car, and if you haven't driven one, you don't
know just how good they are. This 1999 Corvette has an awesome look
with a few modest modifications, and probably represents the
biggest bang for the buck anywhere.
Finished in traditional Arctic White, this Corvette still looks
awesome and looking at it, it's hard to believe that it's 17 years
old. It has been driven, of course, but everything looks to be in
top condition mechanically, and it shows only the most minor road
wear, making it the perfect Corvette for the guy who loves the C5
but might be working on a smaller budget. The bodywork, including
the optional "stinger" along the sides is beautifully preserved,
and this one has been neatly upgraded with Z06-style scoops on the
rocker panels, which were designed to feed cool air to the rear
brakes, air screens up front, and some subtle graphics on the hood.
There are almost zero scuffs on the chin, and no sandblasting of
the rocker panels by the tires, and certainly no marks from parking
lot mishaps thanks to the composite bodywork. This car also
features the solid top option, which gives it the look of a closed
coupe and the lid can be stored in the C5's cavernous trunk using
special brackets for just this purpose. Go ahead, take another look
at it; the C5 is aging rather well, don't you think?
This car's interior features the optional sport bucket seats, which
were a big upgrade over the standard pancake-flat buckets, and the
leather remains in great shape. There's some slight wear on the
driver's seat, certainly in line with the age and mileage, and
overall the interior is as well-preserved as the bodywork. You'll
never get tired of watching the gauges do their dance every time
you start the engine (they've been upgraded with white gauge
faces), and there's tons of useful data to be gleaned from the
driver information center in the middle of the cluster. This car
also offers options like dual zone climate control, the cool
heads-up display, and the memory package, among others. Everything
works as it should, as one would expect from such a well-preserved
piece, and there are carbon-fiber accents on the doors and dash to
dress things up a bit.
The C5's LS1 V8 was another huge step forward. With 345 horsepower
in 1999, it was a formidable performer, yet it could still pull
down 25 MPG on the highway, something few other cars could match.
The LS1 also introduced a plastic intake manifold to control heat
and noise, distributorless ignition, and a sophisticated fuel
system, all stashed under handsome removable covers with CORVETTE
emblazoned on their surface. The standard transmission was a
4-speed automatic as in this one, which also has the optional 3.15
performance gear ratio. The engine runs very well and has a few
minor modifications that are popular with Corvette enthusiasts but
do nothing to affect reliability. For a little extra fun on the
road, there's a rumbling B&B cat-back exhaust system and the
suspension has been lowered two inches for that awesome stance.
Chrome forged aluminum wheels from a Z06 wear staggered 245/45/17
front and 275/40/18 rear Hankook performance radials and frame a
set of cross-drilled Z06 brakes.
If you're looking for a clean C5 at a great price, they don't come
better than this. Call today!
