2000 CHEVROLET CORVETTE HARDTOP (FRC) | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop Rare Fixed Roof Coupe 1 Local Owner with an Ultra Low 10,409 Original Miles Head-Up Display • Bose Sound System Traction Control • Optional 5-Spoke Wheels One Owner • Fully Stock no Modifications • Mint Condition Backstory from the owner... You are looking for the finest, best maintained Corvette FRC you can find. You are here because the excellence found in your neck of the woods, by any measure, is a joke. I know exactly how you feel. I attend specialty and dealer-only auctions every week searching for the best of the best in what I call "niche autos." I scan lists of over 3,000 vehicles locally each week and select cars I've come to know are hard to find and that fit my business model of marketing exclusively on eBay. C5 Corvettes make it onto my own list every time they show up but just a tiny fraction actually turn out to be worthy my money. During the past 13 years I've seen 100 or more Corvettes every single year and what that means for you is; I have looked at, touched, smelled and walked away from a lot of Corvettes. I am extremely picky about what to buy and this FRC is one of a precious handful nice enough to justify buying. Past ownership, service history and condition, condition, condition are what matters. High performance vehicles are not always treated well, but a precious few are taken care of and given proper respect. Beautiful paint, spectacular interior, service history and an absolute knock-out to see in person - as good as my pictures are, they can't possibly convey the awesome visual impact this car has in real life. What else could you want? A great deal? I have that covered too but you will not be purchasing this fine automobile for wholesale or even low book value. You already know you get what you pay for and if you want true excellence, service quality and exceptional condition, this Corvette FRC represents an extremely rare opportunity. Read what we have to say, examine every picture in detail, see the amazing quality up close and personal and then make your call and give me an offer. I promise, you will not be disappointed. Doug - Viva Las Vegas Autos, Inc. | We Want Your Business Please calland we can discuss your serious and intelligent offer. Be confident your intent to buy will be met by me, the owner, courteously. Thanks, Doug Williams 702-353-7500 Before you send me an email asking me for my "best price, bottom-line or asking price" let me just make a suggestion based on 36 years of buying and selling experiences. Deals are made through conversations, not texting, not emailing or conversations without even knowing who or what you are talking to, they happen throughpersonal contact. I want my my clients to know who they are trying to make a deal with. I want to know their real intent to buy also. This equation does not exist with "What's your best price?" and no personal contact. I have gone to great lengths to find this incredible vehicle, make sure it's the best it can be for you and present it in a way that no other seller does online. I do that so we can talk, make a clear deal, fair for both sides and watch a happy buyer enjoy their new ride. If you just don't have the gumption to make contact and you just want an idea of price, look at what the market values posted above say, they are fairly accurate on AVERAGE vehicles across the US. If you think this vehicle is average, above or below, bid accordingly or. . . pick up the phone and have a pleasant conversation with a real enthusiast that can make your deal on the spot. Keeping it real. Let's make a deal...Call me Doug 702-353-7500 2000 Chevrolet Corvette FRC VIN: 1G1YY12G6Y5133168 Odometer: 10,409 Engine: 5.7 Liter Alloy V8 (LS1) Transmission: Tremec 6-Speed Transaxle Exterior: Light Pewter Metallic (11U) Interior: Black leather (193) Built: Jun, 2000 - Bowling Green, Kentucky Standard Equipment 5.7 Liter V8 Engine 345 horsepower @ 5,600/350 lb-ft torque @ 4,400 RPM Tremec 6-Speed Manual Transaxle 4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes with ABS 4-Wheel Independent Suspension Magnasteer II Speed Sensitive Power Rack and Pinion Steering Low Tire Pressure Warning System Electronic Traction Control Driver and Passenger Airbags Power Driver's Seat Leather Seating Surfaces Electronic Air Conditioning with Dual Zone Climate Control Center Console with Cup Holder and Lockable Storage Tilt Steering Column Power Windows with Express Down Driver Information Center Power Heated Outside Mirrors Power Locks Leather Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel Remote Keyless Entry PASS-Key I Theft Deterrent System Cruise Control Rear Defrost Interval Wipers Hidden Head Lights Daytime Running Lamps Remote Trunk and Fuel Door Release Locking Glove Box Reading Lamps AM/FM Stereo/CD with 6 Bose Speakers and Amplifier Carpeted Floor Mats Solar-Ray Tinted Glass 3.42 Ratio Limited Slip Differential 18.5 Gallon Fuel Tank Optional Equipment Head-Up Display Halogen Fog Lights Lamp Group: Cargo, Under Hood and Vanity Mirror 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels Additional Items/Information Goodyear Eagle F1 EMT 275/40ZR18 rear/245/45ZR17 front This 2000 Chevrolet Corvette hardtop has just 10,409 miles and is certainly the best looking fixed-roof-coupe available for sale today. The body is perfect, the paint is spectacular and the interior is knock-out and fully like new still. One owner could barely average 650 miles a year since new and this Corvette's stunning condition accurately reflects that of a car that has, in fact, averaged 2 miles a day. And, this rare rocket performs like brand new not to mention it's condition top to bottom. The use of the word rare is no exaggeration; 33,682 Corvettes rolled off the Bowling Green assembly line for model year 2000 yet only 2,090 were fixed roof coupes. Called an "FRC" by the Corvette crowd, these low production beauties were originally intended to be entry level models but most (like this car) were well equipped with prices often within a few hundred dollars of the more plentiful hatchback. Finding a FRC coupe in this condition 17 model years later with miles this low....a "needle in the haystack" doesn't express the rarity or difficulty in finding one like this. A great shot to see some smooth fiberglass and fenders filled to the edge with lots of good rubber. The Z06 body style of this FRC is the defining attraction for these Corvettes not to mention their rarity. In every shot, it's hard to not admire the ultra low silhouette. Here we can see the Z06 body style. We can also see the perfection of this car. I don't claim perfection too often but this car is absolutely stunning and looks, feels and performs like new still. I first encountered the original about two years ago after chasing him down a local street, honking at him to pull over so I could ask if I could offer to buy his car. He declined but told me he was looking at trading it in within a couple years. I asked him to call me before he traded it off, and never heard back from him. But, here it is, I bought it from the dealer who he traded it to. Yeah. This car was a must have and I waited for it. The body is superb from every angle and the closer you get, the better it looks. This is a top quality Corvette that needs no apologies. Stock Exhaust, Stock everything...That's rare to find too. The tires have lots of life left and this Corvette came with the optional 5-spoke alloy wheels. The interior looks and feels like new, the driver's seat is firm like new still. The is hardly any sign of wear anywhere in the car. Power driver's seat, tilt and a Bose CD/sound system make things comfy and everything is tight and precise. Upholstery, carpet, headliner, door panels; all are in great condition. 5.7 Liter Alloy V8: (LS1) 345 horsepower @ 5,600/350 lb-ft torque @ 4,400 RPM Spotless undercarriage. VIN Decode: 1G1YY12G6Y5133168 | country | 1 | United States | manufacturer | G | General Motors | division | 1 | Chevrolet | car line/series | YY | Corvette | body style | 1 | 2-door coupe (model # 1YY37) | restraint system | 2 | manual belts, dual front airbags | engine type | G | 346 cubic inch V8 (LS1) | check digit | 6 | matches per NHTSA | model year | Y | 2000 | assembly plant | 5 | Bowling Green, Kentucky | sequential production number | 133168 | Compliance label with June, 2000 build date. service parts identification label (RPOs) | 1G1YY12G1Y5125978 1YY37 (model number) | AG1 | power driver's seat | NK4 | sport leather steering wheel | AK5 | driver and passenger airbags | QG1 | 17 x 8.5 front and 18 x 9.5 rear aluminum wheels | AR9 | deluxe bucket seats | TR9 | lamp group - cargo, under hood and vanity mirror | BGR | Bowling Green, Kentucky plant code | T96 | front fog lights | B34 | carpeted floor mats | UN0 | am/fm stereo, seek/scan, cd, auto-tone, clock, etr | CJ2 | air conditioning with auxiliary temperature control | UV6 | head-up display | DL5 | roadside service information decal | UZ6 | Bose 6 premium speaker system with amplifier | DL8 | power, heated outside mirrors | U52 | electronic cluster | FE3 | sport suspension system | U73 | fixed antenna | FE9 | Emissions Federal Requirements | VM3 | Consumer Information Label | GU6 | 3.42 rear axle ratio | V73 | USA/Canada vehicle statement | IP3 | interior trim design (P3) | XGG | P245/45R17 front tires - BW TL R/ST HW4 EMT | JL9 | 4-wheel power disc brakes with ABS | YGH | P275/40ZR18 BW SBR | K63 | 110 amp generator | 1SA | option 01 package | LS1 | 5.7 liter engine, aluminum, SFI, gas, 8 cylinder | 11U | light pewter metallic, primary exterior color (02) | MM6 | Tremec 6-speed manual transmission | 19I | black interior trim (I) (96) | MN6 | 6-speed manual transmission provisions | 193 | black leather trim combination (3) (96) | NF2 | California emissions, LEV | | | BC/CC (basecoat/clearcoat) U 382E | 193 (black leather interior) | Brake pads like new. A note from the owner. I am a “used car dealer” but before that, I’m an automobile enthusiast. I love original rare and high quality modified vintage cars and over the past decade I’ve been in business, have come to appreciate an expanding selection of high-demand, high value vehicles. I specialize in and am always on the lookout for cars and trucks that were cherished by their previous owners. I have an experienced eye for quality but I’ve discovered that my preferred buyer can instantly discern such a vehicle and I have therefore, built my business and reputation around finding these kinds of cars for this type of customer. Super low miles and/or gentle ownership are strict requirements but a car must do something for me on a personal level if there is any hope of convincing you, the bidder, that this is an above average, exceptional vehicle. If nothing about the car excites me, it probably won’t do much for you either and I would soon be out of business. With just four employees and no sales people, I realize how unusual a “dealership” like mine may at first glance appear. It has taken great care and effort to create such an organization and often, an unusually high investment in a particular car we are about to list. To sell the best it is critical to have a trusted expert in my corner and Chris, owner of A-Best Auto Repair in Henderson, Nevada has my back. He and his crew can fix anything; from a low budget beater to the absolute most expensive exotic you can name, no job is too big and no small detail unimportant. They do an exhaustive 130 point inspection on each and every vehicle and nothing escapes their methodical investigation. Experience has shown that everything I spend making a car truly “right” will come back to me not only with a higher selling price, but a happy customer that says good things about me. Moreover; it allows my writer to describe the car with ease and confidence, something that simply is not possible unless he thinks it is true. If major issues are found or the cost of fixing the car the way it should be makes it too expensive to sell, my choice is an easy one. I simply absorb a few hundred dollars loss for my trouble and sell it at auction. After the vehicle is fully sorted it arrives at our facility where it encounters the suspicious eye of Tom, my writer that creates the presentations you see on eBay. He believes absolutely nothing I or anyone else tells him about the car as he combs over every inch, researches its history and documents originality and authenticity. Historical significance, rarity, special features, possible modifications and much more are used to accurately describe the vehicle with integrity and honesty. Most important for the potential buyer are the 100 to 150 high resolution pictures that I take myself. The pricey equipment I use would be right at home in the hands of the very best professional photographers and I’ve developed a logical format that walks you around the entire vehicle with close-up shots of every square inch. I provide detailed views of the interior, under the hood and then put it on a lift to show the undercarriage and confirm that the beauty of the car you are considering is not merely skin deep. Even our detailers are enthusiastic about the cars they so meticulously clean. This reconditioning can sometimes take several days and I’ve converted a paint booth, especially prepared for the professional clay bar and polishing each car lovingly receives. Usually, I’ll also include a high definition video that shows the car doing its thing. If it’s a fast car, we film it going fast. If it’s a 4x4 you’ll see it crawling up a hill. In every case you will hear things like a rumbling exhaust, working sound system and watch the temperature fall on a digital, laser thermometer pointed at an air conditioning vent. How many “dealers” will video a Lotus Esprit doing a buck-eighty? We do. No “dealer,” on-line or in the real world, takes it to this level. No other seller or organization provides you, the buyer, with so much information. I do this because it is the only way I can convince a person; often a world away, unable to touch or feel their purchase, that my vehicle is for real and what I say is the truth. All the above is necessary for me to stay in business while keeping integrity intact. I want every buyer to be happy and I need glowing feedback on eBay. To accomplish that I need satisfied customers that are as thrilled with their purchase as I was when I bought it. If you have any questions at all, please call me on my cell at: 702-353-7500. If your inquiry is sincere and your offer serious, you’ll find me the most accommodating business partner you’ve ever dealt with. If you call or e-mail asking for my reserve or “what is my bottom line” I will be looking for ways to politely end the conversation. Until you are ready to actually pull the trigger, I will happily quote you the absolute highest nationally advertised suggested retail price I can find – a number we both know will not buy the car so, don’t waste your time, or mine. I am after all, a “used car dealer.” Serious buyers know the maximum they can offer. I then must simply decide if I can sell for that number. If you hit the reserve, the decision is no longer mine. I must sell at that number. OFFERS GET MY ATTENTION: 702-353-7500 or Doug@vivalasvegasautos.com If you want to make a deal, pick up the phone and talk a serious offer. 702-353-7500 I don't respond to emails asking for"bottom line, sale price, reserve, or Buy-it-Now" figures on top line cars. THE ONLY WAY YOU GET THOSE FIGURES IS TO CALL ME! The book values posted below are relevant to "real" selling figures. NADA & KBB wouldn't be in business if their values were not real but their figures are averaged for the entire nation. If this car is less than or better than this average, bid or offer accordingly. Please ask about our service programs and pricing. Cars sold without warranties are sold As-Is. Waiver's of Warranty will be signed if declined. All automobiles have breakdowns; some minor, some serious. I know, because I fix them without the advantage of a warranty. You don't have to. Seriously consider a safety net for the unknown. Most vehicles are already pre-qualified for the warranties with AULcorp.com | This vehicle is safely stored in our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder City, Nevada. We are just 25 minutes from Las Vegas International Airport (McCarran) and welcome the opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive them to our facility for vehicle delivery. We have years of experience with vehicle shipping, nationwide and across the globe. We stand ready to help with whatever arrangements are necessary at the buyers request and expense. This vehicle will not be delivered or released for shipment until complete payment is received and all funds have cleared. Third party, pre-purchase vehicle inspections are welcomeBEFOREthe auction ends. We are happy to answer questions about this vehicle and resolve any concerns you may haveBEFOREYOUBIDandBEFORETHEAUCTIONENDS. . .THEREARENOEXCEPTIONS. If you are in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a demonstration. A$1000non-refundable partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end of this auction . NO Exceptions! We prefer bank to bank wire transfers for all funds including deposits but we may accept credit cards or PayPal if necessary. Full payment must be received within four (4) business days of the end of auction. Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in person are acceptable butBANK to BANK WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERREDfor US winners and required for all winning bidders outside the United States. Loan checks can be accepted only after prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams. M/Os willNEVERbe accepted.CHECKS in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before delivery of any item. Free and clear title is in seller's possession and will be transferred upon payment in full. Important: Winning bidders for automobile transactions are not obligated to purchase nor is the seller obligated to sell to any winning bidder according to eBay's policies, see (pages.ebay.com/help/policies/non-binding-bid.html). Bidders that win an auction and then do not pay, spoil the integrity of the eBay experience and cause sellers to incur additional costs and losses due to the non-paying bidders negligence and disregard for honest dealings. If you win this auction and we collect your non-refundable deposit via credit card, Paypal or any other means, you agree to waive your right to claim your deposit back with any arbitration to your bank, credit card issuer or PayPal. If you do not intend to complete this purchase,DO NOT BID. If your User ID contact information is not up to date on eBay,DO NOT BIDuntil your correct it. We cancel bids when we find contact information invalid. If you bid just to see what a reserve is then cancel your bid, we will immediately cancel your ability bid on any of our auctions in the future. We want to have a very positive experience on eBay, just like you do. Don't use eBay as your playground to bid without responsibility or commitment. eBay's auction system promotes irresponsible bidders because there is no accountability whatsoever as there is for sellers. Most bidders never have any real intention to complete any transaction but we do as responsible sellers, so don't play irresponsibly online, we don't. We will happily do whatever is required to assista legitimate bidder that intends to purchase the vehiclewith their transaction. This vehicle soldAS-IS,with no warranty. This is not a new vehicle, it is used. A used vehicle will have normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage. This vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications of use because it has been used. Terms such as "perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective but all other descriptions are. When you bid, you understand and agree to these terms. Please call Doug @ 702-353-7500 withANYquestions.Email:Doug@VivaLasVegasAutos.com Sales tax, Smog and title fees may be applicable to Nevada residents. A Document Fee of $250.00 will be added to the closing auction price. An Optional 15 Day Drive Away Permit is available for $18.25. | New eBay bidders with (0) feedback or international biddersmustmake contact by email or phone at least 2 hours before bidding. We reserve the right to cancel bids if necessary to protect our clients. Research for this ad was done with all due diligence toward an accurate presentation of the facts. All information herein represents our sincere effort to be correct. If we have made any obvious errors or provided information later found to be inaccurate, it is still your responsibility to inspect the pictures for verification. Descriptive words like "perfect" or "flawless" are subjective opinions because nothing is perfect; flaws are inevitable. If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our vehicles in person or by a professional inspection servicestrictlyprior to the close of this auction. Post auction inspections are unacceptable and we reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder immediately. | The End |