1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5
1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 two-door coupe finished in Arctic White with Firethorn Red leather interior. Left-hand drive, rear-wheel drive, powered by the 5.7-litre LS1 V8 petrol engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Odometer indicating 62,880 miles (101,185 km). Seating for two occupants.

Description / Overview:
This is a first-year C5 Corvette, built in May 1997 at the Bowling Green, Kentucky plant, and it matters. The 1997 model year represented one of the most significant reinventions in Corvette history: a brand new hydroformed chassis, the all-new LS1 5.7-litre V8, rear-mounted transaxle for near-perfect weight distribution, and a completely new body that set the benchmark for American sports car engineering. This example is completely stock and unmodified. The LS1 engine bay is unmolested, the factory airbox and intake are untouched, and there is nothing in this car that has been messed with. The white-over-red combination is rare and striking.

VIN 1G1YY22G0V5106422 is confirmed at three independent locations: the dashboard plate, door jamb certification label, and tyre/loading sticker, all matching. Build date is May 1997 per the door jamb sticker, consistent with a provenance document found in the cargo area referencing the VIN and Bowling Green assembly. The vendor has completed a comprehensive refurbishment including new wheel bearings, suspension bushes, brake components, ignition components, air conditioning compressor, and full system alignment. This is a sorted, documented, first-generation C5 with a manual gearbox - a combination that does not come up often.

Refurbishment and Servicing (Vendor Advises):
* New wheel bearings
* Suspension bushes replaced
* Brake components renewed
* New tyres (Kumho replacement set, front 245/45ZR17, rear 275/40ZR18)
* Air conditioning compressor replaced
* Ignition components renewed
* Electrical modules attended to
* Seals replaced
* Interior repairs completed
* Full system adjustment and alignment
* Delkor replacement battery

Specifications
Year: 1997
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Series: C5 (first year)
Body: 2-Door Coupe (Targa removable roof panel)
Steering: Left-hand drive
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Engine: 5.7-litre LS1 V8 Petrol (345hp)
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual (Tremec T-56)
Colour: Arctic White
Interior: Firethorn Red leather
Seats: 2
Odometer: Indicating 62,880 miles (101,185 km)
VIN: 1G1YY22G0V5106422
Engine No: 1VS106422
Build Date: May 1997, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Location: 2 Fairford Street, Bassendean, WA, Australia
Price Guide: $40,000 - $50,000


If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Mitch directly on 0407 372 347

This asset will be supplied with registration via vehicle transfer form signed by the current owner, Vehicle is registered until 14 JAN 2026 sold as is where is - No statutory warranty. WA BUYERS ONLY.

Price Guide - $40,000 - $50,000

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Location of item: 2 Fairford Street, Bassendean, WA, Australia

** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **

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As with all vehicles sold in the Classic Car Division, they have been well looked after by their previous owners. This is an Auction Sale. This asset is sold under standard auction conditions, as is, where is. High volumes of incoming product prevent our team from being able to inspect all items individually. All photos, descriptions, odometer readings, hour readings, engine specifications and any condition reports should be used as a guide only and have been compiled after speaking with the owners. To find out more about this lot or to book a live video inspection please contact the Auctioneer Contact which can be found on the Auction Details page. There is no statutory warranty & no cooling off period.

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