Only 19,437 Miles, FANTASTIC CONDITION, 6-Speed, Red/Black, PRICED TO SELL!!

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Please call Tyler directly at 513-349-7163 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful 1997 Corvette in like new condition with the highly desirable 6-Speed manual transmission and only 19,437 miles. The car is “turn key,” every feature and option works, and I would not hesitate to hop in this car right now and drive across the country. The Torch Red (70) over Black Leather (193) color combination is iconic, truly striking, and looks great on this C5 Targa top coupe body style. It is also the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the service sticker, which is pictured in this ad. This Corvette is all original and has never been in an accident or had any kind of paint work. It is also completely stock and unmolested with no modifications.

There is a copy of the AutoCheck vehicle history report in this ad. The history report shows no accidents and verifies the low original mileage. We have driven this Corvette over 50 miles since we purchased it. During that time the car was completely reliable, had no issues, and was a true pleasure to drive. The car comes with the original key fob remote, two sets of keys, the original owner's manual, and books. It also has the rear privacy cover, parcel net, and lastly a nice indoor car cover.

We have this Corvette priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable C5 at an unbeatable value. One could buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years to come as the market on C5 Corvettes has really turned the corner and started to rise recently. C5 Corvettes have gone from simply being older used cars to becoming collectable classics. This is especially true for exceptionally clean, super low mileage, original, and unmolested examples like this Corvette.

The very low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, that shows the mileage as “Actual.” Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of RPO codes, and other information to get a true sense of how nice this Corvette really is.

As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Corvette, just give us a call.

Exterior

The Torch Redexterior is in fantastic condition. As one can see in the photos, the finish has dazzling gloss, smooth finish, and deep shine. The car was recently paint corrected and ceramic coated. The paint looks great with no swirls/scratches. Both doors open and shut nicely. The original alloy wheels are in like new condition with a brilliant finish and no curb rash. The Goodyear Eagle F1 tires are correct for the car, have plenty of tread left, and are properly sized 245/45R17 in the front and 275/40R18 in the rear. This Corvette has always been stored indoors and arguably looks better in person than the photos.

Interior

The Black Leather interior of the Corvette is in outstanding condition. The gauge faces are crisp and clean and the lenses are crystal clear. The factory radio works and sounds great. Most importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The dash and console are in great shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. The seats look just as great in person as they do in the photos with no rips, holes, or split seams. There is just minimal wear in the typical spot on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The carpet is also in excellent condition with no stains, rips, or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. The door panels are in nice shape overall, there is just a little wrinkle on the driver's side arm pad. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this Corvette has received throughout its life and another great verification of the low original mileage.

Mechanical

This Corvette is in wonderful mechanical condition. As stated above, we have recently put over 50 miles on this car recently with no problems at all. The LS1 engine starts right away every time, idles smooth, and runs great. The car drives magnificently and feels nice on the road and at highway speeds, it drives just as well as you would expect from a well maintained sports car with very low mileage. In the video in this ad one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there are no strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The Targa top doesn't rattle like most C5s and still fits tight to the car. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts great, the shifter is tight, does not pop out of gear, and the clutch feels good. The car runs cool and does not overheat. This Corvette has plenty of power and is very fast. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.

Everything on this Corvette works and it is ready to be enjoyed. The exterior lights, interior lights, dash lights, fog lights, horn, wipers, indicators, power windows, power locks, power seat in all directions, and power mirrors in all directions work as they should. Please note in the video that all of the warning lights work properly. They light up when the key is first turned on and then go off when the engine is started. There are no "check engine" or other warning lights that stay on. The blower for the heater and a/c works on all speeds. The a/c itself works and blows cold. All of the gauges work. The digital display on the radio is not dim and none of the elements are burned out, which is a common problem on C5 Corvettes. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the 6-speed manual and the targa top off on a beautiful day.

Overall Condition

Overall, this 1997 Corvette looks fantastic and is in magnificent condition. The beautiful original color combination, excellent condition, and the very low original mileage make this C5 especially important and very hard to duplicate. In my opinion and based on our experience the fifth generation C5 Corvettes from 1997-2004 are rising in value and are becoming classics. This is especially true for premium and low mileage examples like this C5. The value of these cars is going up and they are solid investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.

Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car is in such great detail to give you all of the options codes, photos, and video. This information is very important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. Any perspective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the options, a running video, test drive video, as well as an extensive description in writing before he or she makes a purchase.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.