For sale: an exceptional 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe, serial number #566 of only 1,000 Grand Sports produced, making it a highly desirable and collectible example of one of the most iconic Corvettes ever built. Showing just 19,651 original miles, this California-owned, adult-owned Grand Sport has been meticulously maintained and remains in outstanding, showroom-quality condition. Powered by the legendary 5.7L LT4 V8 and paired exclusively with the factory 6-speed manual transmission, it delivers the exhilarating performance enthusiasts expect from Chevrolet's final and most celebrated C4 Corvette. The 1996 Grand Sport was a one-year-only special edition, with just 810 coupes and 190 convertibles produced. Every Grand Sport featured the exclusive Admiral Blue exterior with white center stripes and red fender hash marks, along with a choice of Black or Black and Red leather interior. With its ultra-low mileage, exceptional originality, limited production, and status as Grand Sport #566, this investment-grade Corvette is a rare opportunity to own a true piece of Chevrolet performance history that is equally at home on the show field or in a premier collection.
MECHANICAL
- Clamshell opening front end assembly for easy engine access
- Brake/transmission shift interlock
- 2.59 rear axle ratio
- Rear wheel drive
- Distributorless opti-spark ignition system
- Uniframe design body structure w/corrosion resistant coating
- Independent front/rear suspension w/transverse fiberglass leaf springs/forged aluminum A-arms
- Pwr rack & pinion steering
- HD pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
- 20 gallon fuel tank
EXTERIOR
- Base coat/clear coat paint
- Pwr operated retractable halogen headlamps
- Halogen fog lamps
- Front cornering lamps
- Dual electrically adjustable heated outside rearview mirrors
- Solar-ray tinted glass
- Intermittent wiper system
- Acoustic insulation pkg
INTERIOR
- Scotchgard fabric protector on floor covering
- Center console-inc: cupholders, illum ashtray, coin tray, cassette/CD storage
- Leather-wrapped sport tilt steering wheel
- Electronic liquid-crystal instrumentation w/white analog & digital display w/ switchable English or metric readout
- Low oil level indicator
- Headlamps-on reminder
- Pwr windows w/driver side express down
- Electronic speed control w/resume speed
- PASS-Key II theft deterrent system
- Rear window defogger
- Side window defoggers
- Day/night rearview mirror w/reading lamps
- Storage compartment integral w/door armrests
- Dual illuminated covered visor mirrors
- Underhood courtesy lamps
- Cargo compartment closeout panel
SAFETY FEATURES
- Driver & passenger side supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR)
- Brake/transmission shift interlock
- Dual 3-point lap/shoulder seat belt system
- 2.5-MPH bumpers