It’s safe to say that most American car fans have at some point in their lives fantasized about having a Chevrolet Corvette, a convertible, or a Corvette convertible. Many of them have made that dream a reality but, if you haven’t done that already, take a look at our latest AutoHunter Spotlight: a 71K-mile 2002 Chevrolet Corvette convertible. It’s available from a dealership in Sarasota, Florida and comes with a clean CARFAX report and a clear title.
For 2001, the Corvette coupe and convertible received a variety of updates that improved NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), boosted power, and increased agility. The cockpit was quieter thanks to better sound insulation and the LS1 5.7-liter V8’s improved idle quality. Engineers also increased the engine’s output from 345 to 350 horsepower and, by opening up the intake system, bumped torque up by 10 to 360 lb-ft (for Corvettes with the 4L60-E four-speed automatic), most of which was available lower in the rev range than before. Even Corvettes with the auto and the standard rear end ratio were able to sprint to 60 mph a quarter-second faster than their 2000 predecessors, according to Chevrolet. A second-generation Active Handling stability control system, new Bosch brake pressure modulator, and revised calibrations made the ’01 Corvette more controllable whether it was oversteering or understeering.
As a 2002 model, this drop-top Vette benefits from all those changes as well as gentle use. Over the past 23 years, it has only accrued 71,767 miles, which means it has been neither a garage queen nor a road warrior. In the pictures provided by the selling dealer, the Magnetic Red Metallic paint appears even and glossy. There’s still plenty of shine on the 17-inch front/18-inch rear aluminum wheels. Soft tops in light colors easily show stains, but the Light Oak manual lid on this C5 seems to be free of discoloration.
Inside, the Light Oak power-adjustable bucket seats are in equally good shape. Whoever originally configured this Corvette picked the 1SC trim, which included a variety of convenience features such as dual-zone automatic climate control, driver’s seat memory, head-up display, and power telescoping/manual tilt steering column.
Other interior features include power windows, locks, and mirrors, cruise control, and Bose audio system with an AM/FM/CD radio.
If you want to make your dream of driving a Corvette convertible an everyday reality, bid on this 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. You may not have a lot of time because the auction ends at 11:00 a.m. (PDT) on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, but you have the rest of your life to enjoy driving this Corvette with the top down.
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