1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Targa Roof

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Coupe Targa Roof

Year

1999

Listed price

$12,995

Location

Pompano Beach, Florida

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

87,851 miles

The C5 generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, launched in 1997, represented a monumental leap forward for America's sports car. After years of incremental improvements, the C5 was a clean-sheet design, featuring a hydroformed box frame that offered significantly increased structural rigidity, a rear-mounted transaxle for optimal weight distribution, and a revolutionary new engine: the all-aluminum LS1 V8. This potent powerplant, initially rated at 345 horsepower, combined pushrod simplicity with modern efficiency and reliability, quickly becoming a legend in its own right. The C5 also brought back the popular targa roof option, allowing drivers to enjoy open-air motoring without sacrificing the coupe's sleek lines or structural integrity. It was a Corvette that could truly compete on the world stage, blending performance, comfort, and everyday usability in a way its predecessors hadn't. This 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe embodies that accessible performance, presenting as a custom show car with 87,851 miles on the odometer. While the specific engine details are not provided, it would have left the factory with the venerable 5.7-liter LS1 V8, paired here with a smooth automatic transmission, making it an ideal cruiser for both long journeys and spirited drives. The removable targa roof panel offers the best of both worlds, providing the security and weather protection of a coupe with the exhilarating option of open-air driving on demand. This C5 offers an exciting canvas for its next enthusiast owner.