The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette represents the first year of the C5, and this example certainly makes it memorable. It has only averaged about 3100 miles annually, and details like the factory-applied Sebring Silver Metallic paint, polished alloys, and LS1 motor are looking exceptionally well-kept. Plus, we bet you noticed the interior. Firethorn Red leather was one of the rarest options for 1997. It was one of only three interior color options, but it's believed less than 730 people chose it! So you can start to understand why this first-year C5 is especially significant. So if you love a well-preserved benchmark classic, you're going to want to check out the details here.
HIGHLIGHTS
*First-year C5 Corvette
*Sebring Silver Metallic paint is original and shining
*Sleek lines of a well-respected Corvette
*Low odometer averaging around 3100 miles annually
*Polished alloys
*Rare and attractive Firethorn Red leather interior
*Dual-zone automatic A/C climate control
*Power everything: steering, windows, locks, mirrors, and seats
*Cruise control
*Dual airbags and ABS
*AM/FM/CD stereo system with Bose speakers
*5.7-liter LS1 fuel-injected V8
*Four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive
*Four-wheel power disc brakes
*Fully independent suspension
*Owner's manual packet
A clean Corvette is one of the most enthusiastic finds in the classic car world. Some of the most fastidious owners are in the Corvette community, and so a good C5 makes for an outstanding vintage coupe. So it's not just that the body looks extra sleek or that the motor fires up with gusto... it's that these elements all come together to remind you that you have a quality classic. So you may love the rare interior but the real clincher here is the instant pride in ownership. Don't let this well-priced and well-respected Corvette go home with anyone else, call today!
