1998 Chevrolet Corvette

Mileage: Only 38,053!

Price: $18,995

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Vehicle Highlights

Exterior Color Arctic White Exterior

Interior Color Firethorn Red Interior

Miles Only 38,053! Miles

Engine 5.7L V8 345hp 350ft. lbs.

MPG 15 City / 23 Highway

Transmission 4-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Vehicle Description

The introduction of the C5 generation Corvette in 1997 was not merely an update; it was a clean-sheet revolution that fundamentally redefined America’s Sports Car. Freed from the constraints of previous architectures, the C5 debuted a hydroformed box frame and a rear-mounted transaxle—a sophisticated layout that delivered a near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution. While it honored the Corvette’s visual heritage with its pop-up headlights and quad taillights, the C5 was an uncompromising marriage of structural rigidity and refined aerodynamics. It was a machine designed to compete not just on the drag strip, but on the winding roads of Europe, setting a new benchmark for handling and ride quality that resonates even today. The cocktail gets more potent when you look beneath the bodywork to the heart of the machine: the legendary LS1 V-8. This all-aluminum 5.7-liter engine marked the dawn of the modern small-block era. In this example, the powerplant has been treated to a suite of thoughtful, period-correct performance enhancements designed to optimize airflow and throttle response. The intake tract has been upgraded with a K&N induction system, a high-flow MAF housing, and an upgraded throttle body tube. Fuel delivery is managed by an adjustable fuel pressure regulator and fuel recurve hose, while a coolant by-pass modification further optimizes thermal efficiency. The visceral experience is capped by a Mid America Designs performance exhaust system, giving the LS1 a vocal character to match its enhanced mechanical urgency. The example offered here is a 1998 Convertible, finished in the timeless combination of Arctic White over a Firethorn Red interior—a livery that evokes the spirit of the original 1953 Corvette. It is topped by a white convertible soft top that perfectly complements the exterior finish. It is a true time capsule, having had just one owner from new—a dedicated collector who has preserved the car since day one. Showing just 38,000 original miles, the vehicle presents as a highly collectible grade example. The exterior presentation is extraordinary, with the Arctic White paint showing a depth and clarity that rates a solid 9.8 out of 10. Inside, the Firethorn Red cabin is equally impressive, rated a solid 9 out of 10, showing a level of preservation rarely seen in C5s of this vintage. Accompanied by its specific list of performance upgrades, this single-owner Corvette offers a rare opportunity to acquire a sorted, enhanced example of the platform that brought the Corvette into the modern era.