| Those looking to buy a used sports car are | | | | the 5.7L version that gives out 340 hp, which |
| very familiar with the ultra-classic | | | | is a very powerful motor but it does devour |
| Chevrolet Corvette, This is one of the few | | | | gasoline. But this is a sports supercar, the |
| models that have managed to stand the test of | | | | brand has introduced numerous nuances in this |
| time. And adapt to the changes that have | | | | legendary small block, aimed primarily at a |
| transformed the used auto industry over the | | | | sweetened response, to make it more pleasant |
| last 55 years that the almighty "Vet" has | | | | and above all cleaner in terms of its CO2 |
| been part of the used car motoring scene. | | | | output, fast becoming a major part of used |
| | | | vehicle considerations. |
| The modern used Chevrolet Corvette features a | | | | |
| projection system for on-board data display | | | | The latest engine is a 427 cubic inch 435 |
| onto the windshield, designed to let the | | | | horsepower with the new system of no less |
| driver keep his eyes on the road at all | | | | than three twin barrel Holley carbs, although |
| times. Good for day and night, and it is | | | | a rare L88 model was offered, with the help |
| steerable, so that the engine speed, oil | | | | of a single quad-carb from Holley, which is |
| pressure, speed and the basic parameters of | | | | capable of a whopping 560 horsepower. |
| the machine are available to drivers, as | | | | Although the GM listed its output at 430hp, |
| found in a fighter aircraft. An original 1953 | | | | they indicated that this model was strictly |
| first generation Corvette is a long way from | | | | intended for operating on a closed circuit, |
| that kind of high tech equipment. | | | | and not to be used on the road. And we are |
| | | | sure that anyone who could get behind the |
| One thing the modern used Corvette shares | | | | wheel of such a used dream car would not want |
| with the original is that it just plain looks | | | | to show it off on the open road, then again. |
| good. The corvette through the ages has | | | | |
| consistently produced classic sports car | | | | If the truth is told, it is the name that is |
| lines that used car dealerships love to park | | | | perhaps one of the main attractions of a used |
| close to the road to attract rubber-necking | | | | Corvette. It has a certain appeal that comes |
| of less fortunate used vehicle drivers. | | | | from its very long history and many people |
| | | | strive to buy a used Corvette because it was |
| You do have to be a little energetic to lower | | | | the first car that interested them when they |
| yourself into the cockpit like environment of | | | | were children or perhaps their favorite uncle |
| the passenger area that sits pretty low to | | | | owned one. This is a used vehicle that is |
| the ground. The whole vehicle is "low slung" | | | | very much built on history and reputation. |
| and the front skirt has a tendency to be | | | | |
| easily caught on any high roadside object | | | | But on balance, we are talking about a V8, |
| especially when parking, but that's one of | | | | which already was an old acquaintance in the |
| the very few minor drawbacks to this iconic | | | | fifties, when it was introduced in the first |
| used car. | | | | Corvette. You can not go wrong with any |
| | | | generation of the stunning used Corvette; |
| If you are search the classifieds or trawl | | | | just take a trip around the used car dealers |
| your local used auto dealers the most likely | | | | to see what is available. |
| engine you will find in a used corvette is | | | | |