Hot Rod Style: 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
I’ve got some questions about this next car. But first, I’m going to admit that I’ve been on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster with my feelings about it. At first I was horrified by the front end. But than I started to appreciate the hot-rod rear end. And then I started to appreciate the front end — the optimism, the creative re-use of 90s Oldsmobile parts. And then I was concerned about using mufflers as bumpers…but in the end…I think this is a good use for an automatic transmission equipped C5 Vette. Find this 1999 Chevrolet Corvette offered for $11,000 in Crooksville, OH via spacebook placeplace.
From the seller:
1999 Chevrolet corvette Convertible 2D
$11,000
Listed 12 weeks ago in Crooksville, OH
About This Vehicle
Driven 90,000 miles
Automatic transmission
Exterior color: Silver · Interior color: Black
Fuel type: Gasoline
15.0 MPG city · 23.0 MPG highway · 18.0 MPG combined
This vehicle is paid off
Clean title
This vehicle has no significant damage or problems.
Seller’s Description
Custom 99 C5 corvette. Clean title in hand 5.7L automatic. Drive train is all stock. Only the body was modified. 90k miles, starts runs and drives perfect. Has z06 wheels and tires 315 wide rears.
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beyond the sharp edges up front , the gap between windshield and b- pillar just _looks_ like an opportunity for emergency dentistry or eye surgery. yeah, it is probably the same level of access as the stock car. but as disorienting as this thing is in profile, with Top removed, looks like a tricky entrance & exit. Not a good plan if any tequila is ever involved.
Yeah the C5 is not a good jump over the door style car.
“This vehicle has no significant damage or problems.”
I beg to differ.
Was the Vette too big for their parking spot or something?
On its way to becoming a Smart car…just need to remove another 10 feet of length, give or take…
#WhatCouldPossiblyGoWrong?
-Stan
I kinda like it.
It’s an innovative solution for Vettes that have lost their butts and noses.
Wondering if the original owner used the touch system when parallel parking just a few too many times, and both the nose and butt cracked off. 300 HP and lack of sense can do that.
You know the touch system: pull in…bump the back car… then the front car… then the back car… C*R*U*N*C*H.
Oops.
-Stan (who has always been fascinated by those who indulge in plastic surgery…but was never keen to try it personally.)
A Honda Beat, Suzuki Cappuccino and a C5 walk into a brothel…
What is the automotive equivalent of monkeypox? Because they are all getting it.
Honestly, needs some tweaks, but as far as C5 vettes go, I kinda like it.
l’m at a complete loss of words here.