
For consignment, a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette LT4 couple showing 79,822 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Owned and enjoyed by our consignor for 20 years, he's only had to replace the water pump and radiator along the way and the car presents cleanly.
Exterior
Corvettes are legendary, red Corvettes are iconic and ours is dressed in two stage Torch Red paint covering the sinuous lines of America's sports car. This would be the swan song for the C4 and Chevrolet does a nice job of rounding corners and putting all lights, except the inset tail lights, flush with the body for aerodynamic prowess at speed. The 17-inch
Vehicle Description
For consignment, a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette LT4 couple showing 79,822 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Owned and enjoyed by our consignor for 20 years, he's only had to replace the water pump and radiator along the way and the car presents cleanly.
Exterior
Corvettes are legendary, red Corvettes are iconic and ours is dressed in two stage Torch Red paint covering the sinuous lines of America's sports car. This would be the swan song for the C4 and Chevrolet does a nice job of rounding corners and putting all lights, except the inset tail lights, flush with the body for aerodynamic prowess at speed. The 17-inch sawblade wheels seem to be moving while parked and the streaming ribs of the fender vent also portray windblown motion. Quad exhaust tips are symmetrically matched by the Vette's characteristic round tail lights, slightly squared in the '96 and flanking a third brake light and stamped CORVETTE in the flexible shell. Imperfections are limited to some chips and scratches in the paint, some flaking plating from the wheels along with some curb rash on the lip.
Interior
This is a red over red car, starting with the door panels which actually alternate black plastic flowing panels with red, leading to the front bucket seats in red leather. We note some heavy wear on the driver's seat with tears in the leather and faded creasing and cracking, along with some typical compression. The passenger seat fares much better and they are intersected by the center console which shows patina and houses the leather booted shifter in black. Up front, the steering wheel presents in nice condition and leads to the analog dash with orange backlit digital center screen and the plastic housing flows to the right, creating a driver canted center stack housing the digital information center, push button A/C panel, AM/FM/Cassette player, and CD changer. Medium pile bright red carpet floods the floor and both in the footwells and rear storage area, showing some staining and use.
Drivetrain
Under the hood and dressed up with some red trim is the 350ci LT4 V8, capable of 330 horsepower, fuel injected and mated to a ZF 6-speed manual transmission that routes power to the rear axle with 3.45 gears and limited slip.
Undercarriage
Generally clean with some typical surface rust throughout and residual oil on the pan. We note an area of fiberglass with exposed fibers. Beyond that, we find power disc brakes on all four wheels and dual exhaust that run straight pipe to the back, no mufflers. The race inspired suspension is independent front and rear and comprises aluminum components, a transverse monoleaf spring, stabilizers, and in the rear, U-jointed aluminum driveshafts.
Drive-Ability
This one's been loved but also nicely maintained and the V8 comes to life without hesitation as we roll this red flyer onto the test loop. Performance wise, the car tracks straight, hits turns while maintaining its flat attitude, and stops on a dime. Oh, and the acceleration is exhilarating but that's stating the obvious! We note some things not working included the driver's power mirror, the up and down operation of the passenger's power mirror, the power antenna, and the reverse lights. All other functions operate as they should and it's back to the mall to find a showroom spot for this '96. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Looking for your first Vette, or an addition to the collection? This is a fantastic opportunity for either one. Just a clean and solid example in arguably the best color and one you don't have to keep in concours condition. This could be enjoyed daily or for those weekend jaunts. Pop the targa roof and do some leaf peeping this year. She's gonna look great parked next to yellow aspen trees in Colorado, the blazing orange of sugar maples in the east, or the green mesquite of Texas. Wherever you are, the car will look great in photos and on the road.
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1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
2-Coupe
2-Active Belts, Front Airbags
5-LT4 350ci V8 330hp
4-Check Digit
T-1996
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
105480-Sequential Unit Number
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Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Torch Red
- Interior Color:
- Red
Vehicle Warranty
Please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
- 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
- Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
- 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. The building reopened as Classic Auto Mall January 1, 2017. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
Terms and Conditions
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General Terms
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Fees and Taxes
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