Vehicle Description
The thought of the high performance LT4 motor makes Corvette people
very happy. After all, it was available for only one year. So when
you can find it in a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette with Collector Edition
package, and it's all for a very affordable price, then this is the
'Vette you've been dreaming about.
Chevrolet gave the C4 Corvette a grand sendoff in '96 with a
limited edition model that will forever be a standout. The
exclusive Sebring Silver paint and silver Grand Sport alloy wheels
have an instant attraction even before you see the Collector
Edition badging. This bold presence is easily seen today, because
the rare coupe has been treated with respect from day one. With
only 49,499 original miles, it has averaged less than 2,500 miles
annually, and we can tell it had a prime spot in the garage, so you
know there is still a near showroom quality shine on the precious
metal paint. Great care also means that you get to enjoy the wedge
shaped styling that made C4s look like they are aggressively in
motion even at a standstill. That's why this is a car you can be
proud to park everywhere, from car show, to the office party.
The light gray leather looks awesome against the exterior paint. It
gives this car a full precious metal feeling. The stylish and
grippy bucket seats are all day comfortable, and they even have
Collector Edition embroidered in the headrests. Plus, this is one
of the best colors to coordinate with the black interior elements
like the leather-wrapped steering wheel, center console, and
dashboard. The revised C4 digital speedometer has matured into an
interesting readout that looks good and works flawlessly. A limited
edition like this also means a long list of features, including
automatic climate control, power windows, power locks, power
mirrors, power seats, electric rear defogger, control cruise, dual
airbags, and a powerful Bose AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo system. Best
of all, the world can see you smiling behind the wheel whenever you
want to take the targa roof off and store it behind the glass
hatch.
Not all Collector Edition cars were created equal. The standard
motor was the LT1, but this one got the optional 350 cubic-inch LT4
V8. The 330 hp engine boasted a number of improvements, and its
willingness to rev makes it a blast to drive. With such a desirable
upgrade, we are glad to see this numbers-matching powerplant
looking so factory-fresh under the hood. The original appearance
and good maintenance also means it starts easily, idles smoothly,
and runs like it should. While this coupe is beginning to sound
like a car to park for an investment, it would be a shame not to
have some fun on the backroads with the ZF six-speed manual
transmission (a must for the hotter-engine cars.) The suspension on
the late C4s found the perfect balance of road carving sports car,
and highway-mile cruiser. It was all part of a package that
includes power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and now also
features Michelin Pilot tires.
Complete with owner's manual, you're looking at an exceptional deal
on a rare, lower mileage, and desirable 'Vette. That's why you know
you have to act quickly. After all, the only thing that moves
faster than this LT4 is how fast it will leave our showroom. Call
today!!
