Vehicle Description
This fantastic 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is just the kind of gently
used 'Vette you want for a hobby car. Fully documented, with
reasonable mileage and only slight modifications, you can buy and
drive it with confidence. And if you haven't experienced the
revelation that is the C5, you're in for a very pleasant
surprise.
You don't see many Sebring Silver C5 Corvettes these days, but on
the smooth curves of the fifth-generation Corvette, it emphasizes
the sports car's lean, mean proportions. The Corvette DNA is
instantly recognizable with the swoopy front end and folding
headlights, and four taillights out back make it easy to spot from
a distance. Factory paint made huge strides by 2004, and the finish
on this C5 is as good as it gets, with a deep shine and very few
signs of use, even in the usual locations behind the wheels and on
the chin. Of course there are a few signs of use that are well in
line with the car's age and mileage, but there's just no denying
that someone has always treated this car like a cherished toy and
not a daily driver. In fact, thanks to numerous wax sessions over
the years, the finish is probably even better than new, so smooth
that water beads and runs off on its own. You just don't get that
from average paint. Tinted windows also help with the sinister look
and gives the car a high-tech vibe.
This Corvette carries the upgraded sport bucket seats, which were a
notable improvement over the standard flat chairs. There are a few
signs that the car has been driven and enjoyed, but there's no
damage to the usual high-traffic areas like the driver's seat
bolsters or door sills, and it looks like a much younger car.
Custom-fitted floor mats surely contributed to the like-new
appearance of the carpets, and the door panels don't even show an
indentation where a driver's elbow may have rested during those
summer nights when the LS1 was singing through the 6-speed manual
gearbox. Loaded is the only way to describe this C5, which includes
dual-zone climate controls, heads-up display, and memory package.
The shifter isn't stock, but you'll really like the way it improves
shifts feel to the rear-mounted transmission. Overhead, the
removable top stows easily, latching securely in the trunk, which
remains massive enough for a week-long road trip.
Power comes from the legendary LS1, which was a massive upgrade
over the previous generation small block. With all-aluminum
construction, free-breathing heads, and an aggressive cam, it was
both lightweight and powerful, delivering ZR-1 levels of
performance without the ZR-1 price tag. The engine bay is clean,
with all the factory equipment intact, including the stylish coil
covers and revolutionary plastic intake manifold. There's a K&N
cold air intake up front, which offers a small improvement in power
and a big improvement in sound, which is also true of the Corsa
stainless steel cat-back exhaust system. Underneath, it's still in
good order, from the hydroformed frame rails to the balsa wood
floors, all of which give the C5 a rigid, yet lightweight platform
and rides shockingly well for a car with such high levels of
performance. Four-wheel discs with ABS and traction control hide
behind stylish Cray alloy wheels with upgraded 245/40/18 front and
285/35/19 rear Michelin Pilot radials.
The C5 is a no-compromises performance car, and with a top that
comes off, it becomes the ultimate summertime fun machine. Call
today!