1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COLLECTOR EDITION CONVERTIBLE
1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COLLECTOR EDITION CONVERTIBLE
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1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COLLECTOR EDITION CONVERTIBLE
High Bidder: 1974pantera
Current Bid: $11,000 (USD)
Ends In:
End Date:
Location:
Escondido, California 92026
Seller:
Engine:
5.7L V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
50,587 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1G1YY3251T5103448
Carfax:
Lot Number:
70959265
Location:
Escondido, California 92026
Seller:
Engine:
5.7L V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
50,587 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1G1YY3251T5103448
Carfax:
Lot Number:
70959265
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OVERVIEW
This 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition convertible is powered by an LT4 5.7L V8 mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Finished in Sebring Silver over a Light Gray leather interior, this final-year C4 is now offered by the seller with an owner's booklet, clean CARFAX report, and clear title.
Highlights
- One of 524 1996 Corvette Collector Edition convertibles built with Light Gray leather upholstery
- One of 6,359 1996 Corvettes built with the LT4 engine
- Power steering and four-wheel disc brakes
- Air conditioning
Ownership History
- Offered by a private seller
- Current location: California
- This vehicle was previously sold on AutoHunter, but it is being re-listed after the buyer backed out of the transaction. This was not due to an issue with the seller or a problem with the vehicle.
EXTERIOR
- Sebring Silver paint
- Black convertible top
- Vented front fenders
- Pop-up headlights
- Dual color-matched mirrors
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 17-inch OEM Collector Edition wheels
- Staggered-width Nitto NT555 radial tires
- 255/45 front
- 285/40 rear
INTERIOR
- Light Gray Collector Edition leather upholstery
- Bucket seats
- Power-adjustable driver
- Center console with manual shifter
- Air conditioning
- Power steering
- Tilt steering wheel
- Factory Delco/Bose Gold Series stereo
- AM/FM
- Cassette player
- Bose Gold Series sound system
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- Digital speedometer
- 8,000-rpm tachometer
- Oil pressure
- Oil temperature
- Temperature
- Voltage
- Fuel
- Odometer shows 50,587 miles
- Most recent CARFAX odometer reading: 49,854 miles in July 2024
- Mileage not indicated on title
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- LT4 5.7L OHV 4V V8
- 330 horsepower at 5,800 rpm
- 340 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm
- Sequential-port fuel-injection
- K&N air filter
Transmission
- Six-speed manual
Service History Highlights
- New
- Optispark
- Water pump
- Spark plug wires
- Radiator
- Battery
- K&N air filter
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Acceleration Slip Regulation rear end
- 3.45 gear ratio
- Independent front and rear suspension
- Bilstein shock absorbers
- Four-wheel power disc brakes
- Drilled and slotted front rotors
- Dual exhaust system
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Surface rust on unpainted undercarriage components
- Interior shows signs of wear as seen in photos
- Factory stereo is inoperable according to seller
- Miniscule paint chip next to front license plate
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Owner's booklet
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- CARFAX report
- Begins in 1996
- Shows accident-free ownership in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Along with Washington and California
AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE 5/29/2025 8:18 AM PST: Videos have been added to listing
How many sets of keys/FOB's are with the car......
BID: $11,000
BID: $10,500
BID: $10,000
@1974pantera – Lots of questions: is the top water proof and do the windows seat tightly into the top? How long have you owned the car? Do the headlights have any issues? Does everything work on the car other than the radio? AC blow cold? Could you post some undercarriage photos please, you mention surface rust... Do you have receipts for the omnispark and radiator? ...
underneath pics. Let me know if pics of something specific are wanted.
@1974pantera – PATVs Thank you for quick responses!!! Is the car in Escondido? One other quesiton, is the steering column solid/tight? ...
Yes, car in Escondido, CA. Yes, steering column solid/tight.
@PatVS – Gearbox: No issues Clutch replaced: not to my knowledge or under my ownership Top waterproof: Yes. Top is great condition. Windows seat tightly: Yes Headlights: work, no issues. AC: Works blows cold. Receipts for optispark and radiator: I am going to say No, b/c even if I kept them they could be in one of 20-30 disorganized boxes full of paperwork in storage. Radio non-operational: I am not sure, but this could be something simply. It did work, but the car sat for a long time and battery completely died. After replacing battery the radio did not turn on. I just never put in the effort to figuring it out as I typically drove car with top down and the radio was a nonissue for me. I have had the car since 2019. I was looking for a C7 at the time but somehow came across this car and having owned a few C4's over the years I jumped on it b/c the 96 silver collectors edition was the top dog of the C4's (my opinion and always wanted the silver w/ black drop top). Having owned previous C4's I did all the maintenance / replacements that I had dealt with on past cars. Under my ownership: New / better radiator Replaced the opti spark and water pump (since you have to take the water pump off to get at the optispark) Drilled and slotted rotors up front (performance, but mainly b/c I think they look cool) K&N air filter to replace stock cover over the oem airfilter. i.e. airfilter open and not covered. Replaced shocks with performance Bilstein shocks. New Tires. Basically, I maintenance or replaced everything I knew might be an issue in future b/c I wanted to be able to just jump in and drive it whenever and I never thought I would sell the car. Unfortunately, I just do not get the opportunity to drive/enjoy the car as I would like with busy family life that takes priority. I will see if I can get some undercarriage pics uploaded tonight. Let me know if any other questions I can answer. ...
PATVs Thank you for quick responses!!! Is the car in Escondido? One other quesiton, is the steering column solid/tight?
Tires sizes and production dates Rear NT555 285/40ZR17. 104W DOT CXLR 5FP1521 5FP1521: This part of the code provides information about the tire's size, manufacturer options, and the date it was manufactured. The last four digits, "1521," indicate that the tire was manufactured in the 15th week of the year 2021. Front NT555 255/45ZR17 102W DOT 73D9 1MM1521 1MM1521: This part of the code provides information about the tire's size, manufacturer options, and the date it was manufactured. The last four digits, "1521," indicate that the tire was manufactured in the 15th week of the year 2021.
@1974pantera – Does the ZF gearbox have any issues? Has the car ever had the clutch replaced to your knowledge ? ...
Gearbox: No issues Clutch replaced: not to my knowledge or under my ownership Top waterproof: Yes. Top is great condition. Windows seat tightly: Yes Headlights: work, no issues. AC: Works blows cold. Receipts for optispark and radiator: I am going to say No, b/c even if I kept them they could be in one of 20-30 disorganized boxes full of paperwork in storage. Radio non-operational: I am not sure, but this could be something simply. It did work, but the car sat for a long time and battery completely died. After replacing battery the radio did not turn on. I just never put in the effort to figuring it out as I typically drove car with top down and the radio was a nonissue for me. I have had the car since 2019. I was looking for a C7 at the time but somehow came across this car and having owned a few C4's over the years I jumped on it b/c the 96 silver collectors edition was the top dog of the C4's (my opinion and always wanted the silver w/ black drop top). Having owned previous C4's I did all the maintenance / replacements that I had dealt with on past cars. Under my ownership: New / better radiator Replaced the opti spark and water pump (since you have to take the water pump off to get at the optispark) Drilled and slotted rotors up front (performance, but mainly b/c I think they look cool) K&N air filter to replace stock cover over the oem airfilter. i.e. airfilter open and not covered. Replaced shocks with performance Bilstein shocks. New Tires. Basically, I maintenance or replaced everything I knew might be an issue in future b/c I wanted to be able to just jump in and drive it whenever and I never thought I would sell the car. Unfortunately, I just do not get the opportunity to drive/enjoy the car as I would like with busy family life that takes priority. I will see if I can get some undercarriage pics uploaded tonight. Let me know if any other questions I can answer.
Does the ZF gearbox have any issues? Has the car ever had the clutch replaced to your knowledge ?
Lots of questions: is the top water proof and do the windows seat tightly into the top? How long have you owned the car? Do the headlights have any issues? Does everything work on the car other than the radio? AC blow cold? Could you post some undercarriage photos please, you mention surface rust... Do you have receipts for the omnispark and radiator?
BID: $5,750
AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE 5/29/2025 8:18 AM PST: Videos have been added to listing
https://youtu.be/P-fY4wXSnWw
https://youtu.be/mKXazucSbEQ
https://youtu.be/CJK64z4-JGA
Any specific questions I can answer please let me know. I have owned a few C4's over the years, but this 1996 (last year of C4) Collector's Edition with the LT4 grandsport engine and big brake package has been my favorite.