1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe

1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe For consignment, a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport showing 27,144 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to an exemption. This is car #868 and part of the small but enthusiastic GS world with several dedicated clubs and websites including the Grand Sport Registry where your car will get a birthday shout out based on its build date! Exterior The GS was available on one distinct exterior configuration which combines Admiral Blue Metallic with a wide white stripe that travels over the hood, over the roof, and onto the deck lid where it cascades over the rear fascia where it is bisected by the license plate and reverse light cove. This design is noteworthy alone, but the added red hash marks on the left fender bring it to the next level of cool. The stripes are a throwback to early racing when stripes would indicate which side had the steering so drivers from different countries would know. The final C4s were more rounded compared to the original cars of the mid 80s, and it creates a seamless, streamlined profile that is still fresh today, nearly 30 years later. GSs also had fantastic 17-inch black wheels for even more visual excitement and our car wears ZR rated tires with a mid 2024 date code. There are some scrapes on the chin spoiler and a scuff on the nosepiece and these are the only exterior imperfections we could find on this blue beauty which has been ceramic coated. Interior While there were no options on the exterior except for soft or hardtop, the interior allowed for owner to pick black or Torch Red and Black and this car comes with the red, which begins on the door panels where red encircles a black panel and the layers of color translate onto the dash, also split between black and red. The Grand Sport name is embroidered into the red leather bucket seats which are in great shape and passengers are secured with matching red seat belts. From the steering wheel forward, its standard fare for the Corvette which means a speedometer and gauges that arch up to an orange backlit digital readout, all behind black plastic framing. Theres a screen of idiot lights to the right and the center stack contains the A/C panel and AM/FM/CD stereo which all leads to the center console housing the shifter in a black leather boot, plus ride and seat controls all at your fingertips and all in very nice condition. The headliner, carpet, red rimmed mats, and Grand Sport branded mat in the cargo are all in great shape. Drivetrain Under the hood is a red accented LT4 350ci V8 rated at 330 horsepower and the RPO Z16 powerplant was a one year only engine. In the Grand Sport, it is always mated with a ZF 6-speed manual transmission sending power to the back with a 3.45 geared, limited slip differential. Nothing less than power disc brakes front and rear would do for this American icon, and thats what we have here. Undercarriage Based on the cleanliness of the topside, were not surprised by the clean condition underneath where there is minimal surface rust and no road dirt or grease about. An updated exhaust system now occupies the car, beginning with headers and stainless pipes that travel down a center tunnel to meet stainless mufflers before exiting via showy quad chrome tips. 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 Its not just another Corvette in our eyes and according to common lore, the 330 horsepower was a conservative rating by GM. Were not about to put all those horses to the test but can confirm that this car is indeed fast and in true Corvette fashion, handles as if on rails. The exhaust note is stupendous, and the cabin is indeed a comfortable place to be, the bright red keeps the blood pumping along with the exhilaration of driving it! The A/C does not blow cold and display panel is not fully functioning, but all other operations work as they should, and we coast this special car back to the showroom. 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. Morgantown is not far from Carlisle where Corvettes at Carlisle takes place each and where youll find a group of these unique Vettes, especially in anniversary years. Well, next year will mark the 30th so what a perfect time to enter the world of the C4 GS with a clean, collector grade version. Remember, he who hesitates, mediates. So, snap out of the trance these photos put you in and call the mall 1G1YY2257T5600868 1-USA G-General Motors 1-Chevrolet YY-Corvette 2-Coupe 2-Active Belts, Front Airbags 5-LT4 350ci V8 330hp 7-Check Digit T-1996 5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant 600868-Sequential Unit Number Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (thats more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.