With over 1.5 million Corvettes sold since its introduction in 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has undeniably cemented itself as America's Sports Car. Spanning close to six decades, with eight generations, and numerous special models made it is safe to say that the Corvette is here to stay. This makes having a Corvette a pretty normal thing, but a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collectors Edition with only 5,412 units produced, is sure to stand out among the sea of Corvettes. This 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collectors Edition is ready for a new home, comes with just 32,100 miles on the clock and packs some aftermarket upgrades to make it even better.

Exterior and Interior

The Collectors Edition of the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is bedecked in the Sebring Silver Metallic limited paint color. The usual special editions are loud and noticeable from a mile away, but not this special edition car, the one word which can describe this Corvette is stealthy. Part of this edition includes special “Collectors Edition” body emblems situated on the hood, wheel caps, and the front fenders, where air vents are also located below. It sits on a set of factory original 17” 5-spoke aluminum wheels painted in silver with black brake calipers emblazoned with the “Corvette” in silver. At the rear, you’ll find new stainless steel exhausts. The interior is done in the famous Torch Red and black. It features chrome door sills with the “Collectors Edition” emblem on them. The cockpit is designed to resemble a fighter jet's cockpit, and it does that excellently. The center console is host to a small plaque with the car's performance numbers. A premium sound experience is provided by a Bose sound system. The seat headrests are embroidered with the “Collectors Edition” wording. It is reported that the original window sticker is still in place along with the original decals.

Engine

Pop the front-hinged hood, and you are greeted with the black and gunmetal painted 5.7L LT1 V8, sending drive to the rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission. Power is rated at 300hp along with 340 lb.ft of torque, which translates to 5.4 seconds in the 0-60 mph and a top speed of 160 mph. Stopping power is courtesy of ABS power-assist vented disc brakes on all wheels. The seller reports that new tires have been installed and Monroe shock absorbers are on board.