1999 Chevrolet Corvette 2Dr Fixed Roof Coupe

1999 Chevrolet Corvette FRC, 5.7 V8, 6sp, B&B Exhaust, Chrome 18s, Full Svc!

Up for auction the week, Canyon State Classics brings to market a super clean 1999 Corvette C5 Fixed Roof Coupe. These were only produced for 2 years. Here's what MotorTrend said about the car:

Those surveyed felt that a $32,000 Corvette would cheapen the entire line. So the final decision was to make the hardtop a performance model with a manual transmission only and the Z51 suspension. The hardtop would be slightly cheaper with limited options, weigh a little less and be faster, but not by much. This was the pathway to the C5 Z06—but the cake wasn't yet fully baked.

The engineering department had a surprise that the product planners hadn't anticipated. Starting with the convertible body and chassis, the hardtop was permanently bolted and bonded in place. The net result was a 12 percent increase in chassis stiffness, making the new hardtop the stiffest production Corvette ever! Then they added the Z51 suspension, and took out 80 pounds of standard items. Car magazines since the '50s have been complaining about the Corvette's squeaks, rattles and lack of structural rigidity. No more! With 345 horsepower, this was a setup the magazine guys loved. Zero-60 and quarter-mile times were 4.4 and 13.3 at 108 mph, respectively. Buyers scooped up 4,031 Fixed Roof Coupes in 1999 (12 percent of 1999 sales) and 2,090 in 2000 (6.2 percent of 2000 sales).

This car has lived its whole life here in Sunny, Dry Arizona and is in gorgeous shape for being 24 years old. The car has always been garaged and is in excellent condition. The FRC was Chevrolets answer to the "entry level" Corvette for the buyer who wanted power and performance without all the bells and whistles. The were also targeted at the hardcore racing enthusiast who wanted a close to track ready weapon. This is your chance to own a pre-owned 'Vette with all the look of a show car at a fraction of original cost. This car had an original MSRP of $38777, so don't miss your chance to own this beauty for a fraction of the original sticker. BUY NOW!!

The following is a list of options as this C5 is currently equipped:

-Base MSRP $38,777
-5.7L LS1 V8 with 345hp
-MN6 6 Speed Manual Trans
-Dual Exhaust
-JL4 Active Handling Package ($500)
-Passive Auto Lock/Unlock Keyless Entry
-CJ2 Dual Zone Climate Control ($365)
-UN0+U1S Bose Sound CD ($1195)

The body on this Vette is in excellent condition overall. The car is finished in Torch Red, which is the sexiest color available. The paint on the car has been garage kept and has a deep luster you could fall into. Just look at the pictures...its like a mirror! The body is all arrow straight and this car is Carfax and Autocheck certified to have never been in an accident. All four wheels are perfect with no damage and fresh performance tires. Car shows regular service and a lifelong Arizona ownership. The car also has a high dollar application of clear paint protection film on the complete front clip all the way up to the door edges.

The interior is in like new shape all around. The black leather interior is all very nice and shows very little ware for its age. Leather is still soft and supple with no tares whatsoever. The red on black combination is by far the best, and extremely rare to find in these C5s. The interior is extremely comfortable and well optioned. The interior really is very clean and tight...not worn out like most older C5 Vettes.

Mechanically, this Vette runs great. I can't describe how nice this car drives. It is extremely smooth and luxurious, but with the stomp of your foot you unleash all the power of the big V8. The highlight of this car is what lurks under the hood. The specially designed LS1 V8 puts out a whopping 345 horsepower. The motor provides ample power to move the car around and will smoke the tires if you are not careful. All correct accessories are in place and the motor has been completely detailed to original condition. The car has a newer battery installed as well. The A/C blows ice cold and the car stays cool even in the 118 degree Arizona heat. This car is low mileage by all standards showing just over 20,000 miles. That's under 1,000 per year! It was always dealer serviced and runs great with no leaks or issues.

All in all, this is one heck of a nice car to drive and will get compliments as well as stares everywhere it goes. If you have been searching for a low mileage, Fixed Roof C5, the search ends here. The car has a clean Arizona title. This car is also CARFAX and AutoCheck certified to have never been damaged and is a certified 2 owner Arizona Car!

If you have any additional questions please call Jon at 480-703-2337. The car is located in beautiful sunny Scottsdale, AZ. Please email or call with any questions and I welcome international bidders! I can also help with shipping quotes and arrangements. We ship cars all over the world!