When the C6 Corvette launched in 2005, Chevrolet said, “Power. Passion. Precision. These hallmarks of greatness are the heart and soul of the all-new Corvette. The sleeker, dimensionally leaner Corvette skirts the wind with a low drag coefficient of less than .29. The sixth-generation Corvette affirms more than 50 years as an American performance icon.”
The car was met with praise from enthusiasts – and the sales numbers reflected a 3,000-plus-unit increase in Corvettes sold when compared to the outgoing 2004 model. Nearly 20 years later, it is getting harder to find a low-mileage, unmodified C6. But you are in luck because this 17K-mile 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 3LT convertible is available on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com. The car is being listed by a private seller in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and the auction will end on Thursday.
Showing just 17,984 miles on the odometer, it comes equipped with the 3LT package, Active Handling, a Beige power-retractable top, and a push-button ignition system.
On paper and in practice, the 2006 Corvette was an impressive machine right out of the gate. The brochure called out a few of the basic specifications: 3,132-pound weight, 186-mph top speed, 4.2-second 0-60 mph time, and a 400-horsepower engine. Design-wise, it took a departure from the previous model by incorporating exposed headlights as opposed to pop-ups.
The CARFAX report for today’s low-miler illustrates an accident-free lifespan and Pennsylvania-based ownership since new. Service history there is relatively light, but it does show some service items at Frederick Chevrolet in Lebanon, and the car displays current a Pennsylvania inspection sticker in the windshield. The seller says the car was serviced within the past year.
Power comes from an LS2 6.0-liter V8 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The 400-horsepower rating marked a 50-horsepower increase from the C5.
The equipment list is strong; the factory-included 3LT package allocated comfort and convenience niceties like heated seats, keyless entry and start, a Bose stereo, OnStar, and a navigation system. Bonus items: The car will come with a refurbished extra wheel and a car cover.
Are you ready to drive off into the sunset in your Daytona Sunset convertible? Your chance to own an American performance icon is here.
The auction for this 17K-mile 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 3LT ends Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (PDT)
Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery
Source: www.classiccars.com