Sold for £12,375
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: VF53 RVJ
Chassis No: 1G1YY32G345114289
MOT: 08 November 2022
A discernible improvement on its predecessor, the fifth generation or C5 Corvette was introduced in 1996. Commendably light and stiff, its hydroformed box frame chassis played host to composite transverse-leaf independent suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes. Powered by a new alloy 5.7-litre LS1 V8 engine, initially rated at 345hp/350lbft, the powerplant was increased to 350hp/365lbft for the 2001 model year. The C5 Corvette Convertible was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds and 164mph. Proof of the design's fundamental soundness, the racing C5-R versions were regular class winners at the Le Mans 24-hours.
One of the later C5 cars, VF53 RVJ was manufactured in 2003 and imported to the UK in April of 2018. Presented in red with contrasting grey interior, this particular example features sought after BOSE premium audio and Z06 alloy wheels. It currently displays some 72,551 miles on its odometer. The vendor rates the condition of the paintwork as “good”, the interior trim as “good to very good” and the bodywork, engine, electrical equipment and transmission all as “very good”. VF53 RVJ is accompanied by a V5 document showing two former UK keepers.
Please note: This vehicle is now offered with an MOT certificate valid until 08 November 2022.
Please note: This vehicle is currently displaying an airbag light on the dashboard, as well as an intermittent traction control light. In addition, the windows are also intermittent.
For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 17th Nov, 2021
AUCTION VENUE
Imperial War Museum
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
AUCTION VIEWING
Tuesday 16th November 2021 from 12pm to 6pm
Wednesday 17th November 2021 from 9am
BUYERS PREMIUM
12.5% (plus VAT @ 20%)
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