Thursday, August 15, 2013

Limited-Edition Chevrolet Corvettes

There is a long history of Chevrolet Corvettes that left lasting impressions among car enthusiasts.  These special limited-edition Chevy Corvettes are just a few of history’s well-known vehicles.


This one of a kind 1982 Collector’s Edition has a silver and beige paint theme for the exterior and interior. The 1982 Collector’s Edition was the first corvette to go over the $20,000 range. The Corvette also has decals on the inside and out, removable glass roof panels and commemorative aluminum wheels.


The 1996 Grand Sport features a white stripe down the center of the car and red hash marks then finished in Admiral Blue to give it a more distinguished look. The 1996 Grand Sport is powered by a 330-hp LT4 V-8 engine. The Corvette has 17-inch aluminum wheels painted black and black painted brake calipers. The interior of the 1996 Grand Sport has an option of either black or white with red details. Both options come standard with the “Grand Sport” embroidery.


The 2008 427 Limited Edition Z06 has a 7.0-liter LS7 engine.  “427” is embroidered on the floor mats as well as placed on the hood of the Corvette.  A black stripe is placed on the hood with a Red Tintcoat paint job. The 2008 427 Limited Edition was only available in North America.


In order to celebrate the Corvette’s 70 victories and eight class championships, this sleek looking ride above was made. The 2009 GT1 Championship Edition has a Velocity Yellow finish with a black exterior. The interior also features black and yellow seats, instrument panel and armrest all with “GT1” emblems on them.


The 2014 C7 Stingray Premiere Edition stands out with its Laguna Blue paint job complimented by a brown faux suede interior and upgraded performance. The center caps and doorsills feature the Stingray emblems. The 2014 C7 Stingray Premiere Edition also features an exposed carbon-fiber roof and a 445-hp LT1 small-block V-8 engine.  The 2014 C7 Stingray Premiere Edition will only have a production run of 500 units.