2000 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

2000

Listed price

$25,000

Location

Marina, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

45,000 miles

The C5 generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, launched in 1997, represented a monumental leap forward for America's sports car, shedding the perceived compromises of its predecessors for a truly world-class platform. Its hydroformed frame, rear-mounted transaxle, and revolutionary LS1 engine set new benchmarks for performance and refinement. Within this already impressive lineage, a select few were chosen for further transformation by legendary tuners. Mallett Cars, Inc., founded by brothers Chuck and Lance Mallett, quickly established itself as a premier Corvette modifier, known for its meticulous engineering and significant power enhancements. Their C5 conversions were highly sought after, offering a blend of track-ready performance and street civility. For the 2000 model year, Mallett's convertible conversions were exceptionally rare, with this particular example being the *only* convertible they built that year. This 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is not merely a C5; it is a documented Mallett creation, registered in the Corvette Museum as #17 for its model year, complete with matching build number plates. Showing a mere 37,350 miles, its Nassau Blue paintwork remains beautiful, free of any prior paintwork, with only minor rock chips betraying its enthusiast-driven life. Under the hood lies a potent 5.7L V8, extensively upgraded by Mallett with ported and polished heads, port-matched headers, a custom cam, Mallett tune, and a cold air intake, all breathing through a full performance exhaust system. The handling has been sharpened with Z06 sway bars and Z06 shocks replacing the original Penske units (which are included for rebuilding), complemented by a tasteful small spoiler and Z06 rear quarter vents. Inside, the Mallett touch is evident with embroidered headrests, while conveniences like power amenities, HUD, and a Bose sound system enhance the driving experience. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of Corvette tuning history, a singular Mallett convertible from the turn of the millennium.