- 1997 Chevrolet Corvette
- 5.7L Naturally Aspirated V8
- 6-Speed Manual
- RWD
- Torch Red Exterior
- Black Leather Interior
- Preferred Equipment Group
- Fog Lamps
- Removable Transparent Blue Tint Roof Panel
- Body Side Moldings
- Luggage Shade & Parcel Net
- Performance Handling Package
- Power 6-Way Passenger Seat
- Aftermarket Tri-Flow Exhaust System
- Aftermarket Wheels
If you want a Corvette that’s got a foot in the distant past and a foot in the recent past from Chevy’s history, select a C5 or fifth generation example. Produced between 1997 and 2004, the C5 was actually a ground-up redesign of Chevy’s Corvette. However, many of the C4’s styling cues, as well as features from older ‘Vettes were retained. Today, we have a lustrous red 1997 Chevrolet Corvette from Albuquerque, New Mexico for sale. This lovely C5 has traveled less than 34,000 miles and comes with a tasty aftermarket Tri-Flow exhaust too, to make its V8 sing an even deeper and richer song. Heck, Barry White would be proud!
Exterior and Interior
This 1997 Chevrolet Corvette comes in coupe form, which grants you a nice curved glass rear liftback. This is the most popular body style for the C5, which is closely followed by the Convertible, and the Hardtop brings up the rear. Of course, regardless of body style, pop-up headlamps are included, and are a Corvette icon. In fact, the C5 was the last generation to get them, as the C6 replaced them with fixed units, a casualty of modern design and automotive safety regulations. The car also comes with custom wheels, which are a shiny 5-spoke design with blockier and more prominent spokes than the OEM wheels. The black interior of this 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is a two-seat affair, like all Corvettes tend to be. It’s luxuriously appointed with power windows, power mirrors, power locks and air conditioning. Your sounds are looked after by a Bose speaker system and a Delco Theftlock head unit with a CD player too. As for luggage, there’s plenty of space behind the seats and you can easily access it via the rear liftback.
Engine
This 1997 Chevrolet Corvette packs a 5.7-liter V8 for your enjoyment. The engine was reportedly rated at 345hp, and drives the rear wheels. Interestingly, the car’s 6-speed manual transmission is sited at the rear, and driven by the LS1 V8 via a torque tube that spins at engine RPM. This set-up enables a near 50-50 weight distribution, for optimal handling. Ventilated and powered disc brakes with anti-lock are standard, as is power-assisted steering.
The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible comes from the heart of the C2 era, when the Corvette had already matured into a genuinely serious American sports car without losing the raw character that made the Sting Ray famous. This example leans heavily into that character. Showing 19,053 miles, it pairs a 327ci V8 with a four-barrel carburetor and a four-speed manual transmission, then adds the kind of period-style attitude enthusiasts gravitate toward: side-mount exhaust, knock-off-style turbine wheels, and a vivid Sunfire Yellow finish over a black interior. The current owner reports more than $83,000 invested into the build, with attention extending beyond cosmetics into the cooling system, ignition components, timing hardware, and other supporting mechanical upgrades. What makes this car appealing is that it still delivers the classic C2 experience in the way enthusiasts want it: small-block V8 up front, manual gearbox in the middle, drive going to the rear, and very little standing between the driver and the car. The side pipes give the Corvette a more aggressive presence and soundtrack, while the custom paint and wheel setup emphasize the long-hood, short-deck proportions that made the midyear Corvette one of Chevrolet’s most iconic designs.
By 2008, the C6 Corvette had matured into one of the strongest all-around American performance cars of its era, and this example combines the right mechanical hardware with an unusually extensive equipment list. Showing 50,966 miles, this 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is equipped with the desirable 3LT Preferred Equipment Group and Z51 Performance Package, pairing the LS3 V8 with a six-speed manual transmission, 3.42:1 limited-slip rear axle, and dual-mode performance exhaust. It was also specified with the GCA Ultimate Package, adding a collection of appearance upgrades that give this Victory Red Corvette a more distinctive presence than a typical C6. An aftermarket front splitter and audio head unit add further personalization while retaining the fundamental character that makes a manual Z51 C6 such an appealing enthusiast car.
The 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible sits at the heart of the early C3 era, pairing dramatic styling with the kind of mechanical specification that made these cars so memorable. Showing approximately 5,672 miles, this example is finished in Monza Red over a Black interior and is equipped with the desirable L46 350ci V8 rated at 350 horsepower. A 4-speed manual transmission and Positraction rear axle keep the driving experience firmly enthusiast-focused, while power steering and power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes add useful road manners. Chrome Rally wheels, a black convertible soft top, and the unmistakable Stingray bodywork give the exterior its period-correct presence, while the cabin retains the classic twin-cowl dash, center console, and auxiliary gauge layout. An aftermarket steering wheel, manual shifter, air cleaner, and JVC audio head unit add a handful of personalized touches without taking away from the car’s classic Corvette character.
The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible comes from the heart of the C2 era, when the Corvette had already matured into a genuinely serious American sports car without losing the raw character that made the Sting Ray famous. This example leans heavily into that character. Showing 19,053 miles, it pairs a 327ci V8 with a four-barrel carburetor and a four-speed manual transmission, then adds the kind of period-style attitude enthusiasts gravitate toward: side-mount exhaust, knock-off-style turbine wheels, and a vivid Sunfire Yellow finish over a black interior. The current owner reports more than $83,000 invested into the build, with attention extending beyond cosmetics into the cooling system, ignition components, timing hardware, and other supporting mechanical upgrades. What makes this car appealing is that it still delivers the classic C2 experience in the way enthusiasts want it: small-block V8 up front, manual gearbox in the middle, drive going to the rear, and very little standing between the driver and the car. The side pipes give the Corvette a more aggressive presence and soundtrack, while the custom paint and wheel setup emphasize the long-hood, short-deck proportions that made the midyear Corvette one of Chevrolet’s most iconic designs.
By 2008, the C6 Corvette had matured into one of the strongest all-around American performance cars of its era, and this example combines the right mechanical hardware with an unusually extensive equipment list. Showing 50,966 miles, this 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is equipped with the desirable 3LT Preferred Equipment Group and Z51 Performance Package, pairing the LS3 V8 with a six-speed manual transmission, 3.42:1 limited-slip rear axle, and dual-mode performance exhaust. It was also specified with the GCA Ultimate Package, adding a collection of appearance upgrades that give this Victory Red Corvette a more distinctive presence than a typical C6. An aftermarket front splitter and audio head unit add further personalization while retaining the fundamental character that makes a manual Z51 C6 such an appealing enthusiast car.
The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is already one of the most serious modern American performance cars, combining supercharged V8 power, a six-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and Magnetic Ride Control in a package built to run with far more exotic machinery. This example takes that formula several steps further. Showing approximately 16,439 miles, it has been extensively upgraded around a Magnuson 2650 supercharger setup with supporting fuel, valvetrain, exhaust, cooling, and drivetrain hardware. A Satin Black vinyl wrap over Riverside Blue Metallic, aftermarket wheels, BMR springs, an aftermarket spoiler, and an Anderson carbon fiber wing give it the visual presence to match the mechanical work underneath. For the enthusiast who wants a manual ZL1 that goes well beyond bolt-on territory, this is the kind of build that delivers both attitude and substance.
By 2008, the C6 Corvette had matured into one of the strongest all-around American performance cars of its era, and this example combines the right mechanical hardware with an unusually extensive equipment list. Showing 50,966 miles, this 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is equipped with the desirable 3LT Preferred Equipment Group and Z51 Performance Package, pairing the LS3 V8 with a six-speed manual transmission, 3.42:1 limited-slip rear axle, and dual-mode performance exhaust. It was also specified with the GCA Ultimate Package, adding a collection of appearance upgrades that give this Victory Red Corvette a more distinctive presence than a typical C6. An aftermarket front splitter and audio head unit add further personalization while retaining the fundamental character that makes a manual Z51 C6 such an appealing enthusiast car.
The C5 Corvette remains one of the great performance bargains of its era, combining a lightweight fiberglass body, rear-wheel drive, a torque-rich LS1 V8, and everyday usability in a shape that has aged especially well. This 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe shows approximately 106,538 miles and is finished in Quicksilver Metallic over a Black interior. Its factory specification includes Preferred Equipment Group 1SA, the desirable 3.15 Performance Rear Axle Ratio, a limited-slip differential, and a removable roof panel, while this example also wears several personalized touches including “50th Anniversary” embroidered headrests, a two-tone leather steering wheel, carbon-fiber-look interior trim, a Kenwood KVT-514 flip-out multimedia/DVD receiver, aftermarket wheels, and aftermarket taillight covers. The result is a C5 that keeps the core LS1-era Corvette formula intact while adding a distinctly customized period look.
Few sports cars have maintained the same combination of everyday usability, unmistakable design, and enthusiast appeal as the Porsche 911. This 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet brings that formula into an open-top package, pairing its rear-wheel-drive layout and twin-turbocharged flat-six with a carefully selected configuration that stands apart visually. Finished in Chalk over a Bordeaux Red leather interior with Chalk stitching, this example has traveled approximately 11,047 miles. Desirable equipment includes the Sport Exhaust System, 20-/21-inch RS Spyder Design wheels, Power Steering Plus, the Premium Package, Surround View, ventilated front seats, and a BOSE surround sound system. The contrasting black convertible roof with double stripes in Grey and matching front trunk lid decal give this Carrera Cabriolet an especially distinctive presence.
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