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Original-Owner 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed

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Sold for $17,750 on 8/24/22comments-icon64Comments
No Reserve: Original-Owner 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed

This 1997 Chevrolet Corvette coupe was purchased new by the seller and has spent its life in Massachusetts and North Carolina. The car is powered by a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 paired with a six-speed manual transaxle and is finished in black over matching leather. Equipment includes 18″ and 19″ SR1 wheels, a limited-slip differential, a removable body-color roof panel, power-adjustable seats, air conditioning, a Bose sound system, cruise control, Speedy Gonzales graphics, Weiand manifolds, a DeWitts radiator, and a Corsa exhaust system. This C5 coupe has 14k miles and is now offered at no reserve with service manuals, a hardcover book, a Corvette VHS tape, a car cover, two sets of keys, a window sticker report, a damage-free Carfax report, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed

The car is finished in black and features a Tiger Shark front bumper cover and side scoops as well as red and yellow accent stripes. Exterior equipment includes a removable body-color roof panel, pop-up headlights, fog lights, and quad exhaust outlets. Speedy Gonzales graphics have been added along with a rear-window etching. Spiderweb cracks are noted in the nose along with imperfections on the bottom of the front spoiler.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed

Chrome double-spoke SR1 wheels measure 18″ in diameter up front and 19″ out back, and they are mounted with Falken tires that were recently mounted according to the seller. The car is equipped with Active Handling and traction control. Braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed

The cabin features two power-adjustable bucket seats trimmed in black leather. Amenities include seat memory settings, air conditioning, a Bose sound system, a CD player, and cruise control.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed

The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 200-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline as well as gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, voltage, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 14k miles.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed

The 5.7-liter LS1 V8 has been modified with Weiand manifolds, a DeWitts radiator, an aftermarket air intake, and a Corsa exhaust system as well as chrome-finished components in the engine bay. An oil change was performed approximately 2k miles ago.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential.

No Reserve: Original-Owner 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed

Manufacturer’s literature is included in the sale along with a Corvette VHS tape, a hardcover book, a car cover, and two sets of keys.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage, an open safety recall related to the steering column lock system, and registration history with a single owner in Massachusetts and North Carolina.

Filed under: c5

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $17,750 by caputocars
Auction Ended August 24, 2022 at 12:07PM PT
Bids 21
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BaT Essentials

Location: Davidson, North Carolina 28036
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 1G1YY22G0V5109465
  • 14k Miles
  • 5.7-Liter LS1 V8
  • Six-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Limited-Slip Differential
  • Black Paint
  • Black Leather Upholstery
  • 18" & 19" Aftermarket Wheels
  • Pop-Up Headlights
  • Removable Body-Color Roof Panel
  • Bose Sound System
  • Cruise Control
  • Power-Adjustable Seats
  • Accident-Free Carfax Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #82392