1997 Chevrolet Corvette

Description

This 1997 Chevrolet Corvette represents a first-year C5 done in a full sleek dark package. And not only is this a low-mileage example, but it also has desirable details everywhere from the six-speed to the C5 designer's signature under the hood.

The C5 Corvette has always been a great sports car, but now that early examples like this have crossed the quarter-century threshold, they are also becoming valued classics. That's what gets us excited about a well-presented coupe like this also revels in being a proper driver. The distinction starts with the paint. Black Corvettes are always cool, and this one shows the right signs of being the factory application. So this is quite desirable. And since this example has barely averaged over 1k miles annually, the body and finish look quite good from less use and more care. Clean lines, good glass, flush-resting headlights, and polished alloys are all about delivering a quality total package that lets this car correctly represent the genesis of the C5.

The desirable full black package continues inside. The leather upholstery, carpeting, door, panels, and all other fundamentals look quite nice. It's a reflection of less time on the road and more time in the garage. And a nice-looking and stock interior is especially desirable on this car because it showcases how the C5 was engineered to be both a great sports car and a loaded grand touring machine. It's loaded with a power driver's seat, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, cruise control, dual airbags, a tilt steering column, and a premium AM/FM/CD stereo with Bose speakers. Plus, there's plenty of sunshine from the optional tinted glass targa roof (and even more when you take it out. So it's nice to have the dual-zone automatic climate control with cold-blowing A/C to make sure you always have the ideal individual temperature.

One of the reasons why we love the launch of the C5, and that's the debut of the LS1 motor. The 5.7-liter V8 ignited a new level of passion in enthusiasts' hearts with the way this fuel-injected powerhouse provides useful power in practically all conditions. Best of all, you have full control over the V8 power and soundtrack thanks to the six-speed manual transmission. Plus, the fully independent double-wishbone suspension, power steering, and four-wheel power disc brakes are exactly what you want on a sports car. The build tag even tells us this has the desirable Z51 performance handling package (one of the least taken options in 1997 with under 1100 examples.)

This is a nice example of the first-year C5 that includes the owner's manual packet and maintenance records. The underside of the hood is even signed by the C5's chief designer John Cafaro! So this all-black Corvette is a significant and desirable modern classic. Call today!!!