1999 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Manual
Highlights
- 25 year old C5 Corvette in very good condition for its age
- Full history available with Carfax reports from its time in the US and UK
- Imported into the EU (France) with Customs 846A taxes paid
- Comes with EU VDOCS certificate of non-conformity
The Appeal
Although newer Corvettes lack the 1950s penchant for exaggerated fins, square-nosed profiles and tons of chrome, the classic American muscle car philosophy is still very much alive under the bonnet. This is true of the Chevrolet Corvette C5 from 1996 to 2004, with its powerful performance and distinctive late 90s styling.
This C5 has had 5 previous registered owners and comes with a full history, including Carfax reports of its time in the US and UK. It has been imported into the EU (France) with all Customs taxes paid and comes with an EU VDOCS certificate of non-conformity.
The vehicle has been well maintained, with a recent oil and filter change at 134,000km, and will receive a further oil and filter change prior to sale.
The History and Paperwork
- 25 year old Corvette C5 in very good condition for its age
- Has had 5 previous registered owners and is being offered for commercial sale
- Full history available with Carfax reports of its time in the US and UK
- Imported into the EU (France) with Customs 846A taxes paid
- Supplied with EU VDOCS certificate of non-conformity
- The vehicle was purchased in January 2024 by car dealers
- Current roadworthiness test has no opinion, valid until January 2026
The Condition
- The rear bumper shows small signs of varnish peeling in the right-hand corner and around the number plate
- The front bumper shows a small mark on the front corners
- The chassis is clean with no significant corrosion
- The retractable headlights are in very good condition
- The interior is in excellent condition
- No signs of tears
- We understand that all instruments are in good working order
- Carpets appear to be in good condition
The Mechanics
- 5.7-litre LS1 V8 engine
- Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission
- Factory limited-slip differential
- Active Handling system with 3 stage traction control, and cruise control
- The air conditioning doesn't blow very cold
- Squeaky front brakes, probably due to glazed brake pads
- Oil and filter changed at 134,000 km
- Stored in a garage and will receive a new oil and filter before sale
- The vehicle is being sold with new front and rear performance brakes
- We understand that everything is in good condition
- The vehicle is ready and apparently waiting to be driven now
Upgrades
- A high-quality SFI-approved crank damper
- Corsa Sport resonated exhaust system with X crossover pipe
- Bilstein B12 damper kit
- Goodrich braided brake lines
- New C6 shifter assembly including solid bushings and brand-new linkages
- Turn One HP1 power steering pump alongside a stronger metal C6 power steering pulley
- Elite Engineering catch can
- Pro Flow genuine cold-air intake system with K&N filter
- Brand new genuine GM Performance plug leads
- All 4 brake hard lines from the ABS pump back as well as every clip and fastener and a good few bolts and fresh aluminium drop links all round
- Osram Night breaker bulbs
- Skip-shift eliminator
- Essential column-lock delete kit
- Corvette is one of the last 1999 made cars ready for the 2000 year and does not have the temperamental Bosch ABS module
Recent service
Fresh fluids throughout, including an oil change 5w30 & Mobile M1-07A filter, coolant flush, 75w90 Millers gearbox oil & the diff oil changed with the required friction modifier for the LSD, new spark plugs and wiper blades, new hazard warning switch, 4 new tyre pressure monitoring sensors, and new Hankook tyres. The 23 year old sun visors were floppy and didn't hold so got some upgraded stiffer visors with LED lighting from the USA.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1999
- Make Chevrolet
- Model Corvette
- Colour Silver
- Odometer 134,000 Kilometres
- Engine size 5700
Listing Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Var
- Location International
- Country France
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