LS3-POWERED 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

OVERVIEW

This upgraded 1998 Chevrolet Corvette convertible has been driven 68,255 miles since new, fewer than 1,000 of which were added since receiving a new LS3 6.2-liter V8 and a new four-speed automatic transmission in 2020. Equipment includes staggered-diameter Cray aluminum wheels, dual-zone climate control, an upgraded Kenwood eXcelon sound system, and a crossover exhaust system. Finished in Sebring Silver Metallic and equipped with a newer black cloth retractable top over a reupholstered black leather interior, this C5 Corvette is now offered with reupholstery and engine swap receipts, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title in the seller’s name.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The Sebring Silver Metallic exterior features pop-up headlights, vented fenders, bodyside moldings, a black cloth soft top that was installed in 2020, and quad exhaust outlets. The seller notes that there are some scratches on the bumpers and a small crack in the rear passenger-side quarter panel.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

The gloss-black 17-inch front and 18-inch rear Cray wheels have polished lips and are wrapped in 275/40 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires. According to the seller, the wheels and tires were installed in 2021.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The cockpit is furnished with black leather bucket seats that were reupholstered in 2020 and matching door panels, dash, center console, and carpeting. Amenities include a six-way power driver's seat, a tilt steering column, Corvette-branded floor mats, a Kenwood eXcelon radio installed in 2020, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

Instrumentation includes a 200-mph speedometer, a 7,500-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The digital odometer reads 68,255 miles, which is in line with the most recent mileage figure of 67,818 miles logged on the CARFAX report in August 2022.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The crate-sourced LS3 6.2-liter V8 was rated at 515 horsepower per the seller and was installed along with a new four-speed automatic transmission in 2020. It features performance headers and a crossover exhaust system, both of which were added in the same year. Recent maintenance includes an oil change in March 2023 and the replacement of the fuel pump. Fewer than 1,000 miles have reportedly been put on the new powertrain since installation.

UNDERCARRIAGE

The struts were changed in 2012, according to the CARFAX report. Stopping power comes from ventilated four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The CARFAX report begins in April 1998 and shows accident-free ownership in Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York. A safety inspection was completed in August 2022. The sale includes more than $20,000 in receipts for the interior reupholstery, radio installation, and engine swap.