Chevrolet - Corvette C5 Targa - 1999
25 year old Corvette C5 in very good condition for its age
Has had 5 previous registered owners and is being offered for commercial sale
Full history available with Carfax reports of its time in the US and UK
Imported into the EU (France) with Customs 846A taxes paid
Supplied with EU VDOCS certificate of non-conformity
The vehicle was purchased in January 2024 by car dealers
Current roadworthiness test has no issues, valid until January 2026.
The vehicle has been well maintained, with a recent oil and filter change at 134,000km
Condition
The rear bumper shows small signs of varnish peeling in the right-hand corner and around the number plate
The front bumper shows a small mark on the front corners
The chassis is clean with no significant corrosion
The interior is in excellent condition
No signs of tears
All instruments are in good working order
The mechanics
5. 7-litre LS1 V8 engine
Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission
Factory limited-slip differential
Active Handling system with 3 stage traction control, and cruise control
The air conditioning doesn't blow very cold
Oil and filter changed at 134,000 km
Stored in a garage and will receive a new oil and filter before sale
The vehicle is being sold with new front and rear performance brakes - see photo
Upgrades
A high-quality SFI-approved crank damper
Corsa Sport resonated exhaust system with X crossover pipe
Bilstein B12 damper kit
Goodrich braided brake lines
New C6 shifter assembly including solid bushings and brand-new linkages
Turn One HP1 power steering pump alongside a stronger metal C6 power steering pulley
Elite Engineering catch can
Pro Flow genuine cold-air intake system with K&N filter
Brand new genuine GM Performance plug leads
All 4 brake hard lines from the ABS pump back as well as every clip and fastener and a good few bolts and fresh aluminium drop links all round
Osram Night breaker bulbs
Skip-shift eliminator
Essential column-lock delete kit
Corvette is one of the last 1999 made cars ready for the 2000 year and does not have the temperamental Bosch ABS module
Recent service
Fresh fluids throughout, including an oil change 5w30 & Mobile M1-07A filter, coolant flush, 75w90 Millers gearbox oil & the diff oil changed with the required friction modifier for the LSD, new spark plugs and wiper blades, new hazard warning switch, 4 new tyre pressure monitoring sensors, and new Hankook tyres. The 23 year old sun visors were floppy and didn't hold so got some upgraded stiffer visors with LED lighting from the USA.
‘It is advisable to view the vehicle before bidding to avoid disappointment afterwards. For a viewing appointment please contact Catawiki. ’
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25 year old Corvette C5 in very good condition for its age
Has had 5 previous registered owners and is being offered for commercial sale
Full history available with Carfax reports of its time in the US and UK
Imported into the EU (France) with Customs 846A taxes paid
Supplied with EU VDOCS certificate of non-conformity
The vehicle was purchased in January 2024 by car dealers
Current roadworthiness test has no issues, valid until January 2026.
The vehicle has been well maintained, with a recent oil and filter change at 134,000km
Condition
The rear bumper shows small signs of varnish peeling in the right-hand corner and around the number plate
The front bumper shows a small mark on the front corners
The chassis is clean with no significant corrosion
The interior is in excellent condition
No signs of tears
All instruments are in good working order
The mechanics
5. 7-litre LS1 V8 engine
Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission
Factory limited-slip differential
Active Handling system with 3 stage traction control, and cruise control
The air conditioning doesn't blow very cold
Oil and filter changed at 134,000 km
Stored in a garage and will receive a new oil and filter before sale
The vehicle is being sold with new front and rear performance brakes - see photo
Upgrades
A high-quality SFI-approved crank damper
Corsa Sport resonated exhaust system with X crossover pipe
Bilstein B12 damper kit
Goodrich braided brake lines
New C6 shifter assembly including solid bushings and brand-new linkages
Turn One HP1 power steering pump alongside a stronger metal C6 power steering pulley
Elite Engineering catch can
Pro Flow genuine cold-air intake system with K&N filter
Brand new genuine GM Performance plug leads
All 4 brake hard lines from the ABS pump back as well as every clip and fastener and a good few bolts and fresh aluminium drop links all round
Osram Night breaker bulbs
Skip-shift eliminator
Essential column-lock delete kit
Corvette is one of the last 1999 made cars ready for the 2000 year and does not have the temperamental Bosch ABS module
Recent service
Fresh fluids throughout, including an oil change 5w30 & Mobile M1-07A filter, coolant flush, 75w90 Millers gearbox oil & the diff oil changed with the required friction modifier for the LSD, new spark plugs and wiper blades, new hazard warning switch, 4 new tyre pressure monitoring sensors, and new Hankook tyres. The 23 year old sun visors were floppy and didn't hold so got some upgraded stiffer visors with LED lighting from the USA.
‘It is advisable to view the vehicle before bidding to avoid disappointment afterwards. For a viewing appointment please contact Catawiki. ’
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