value 1995's
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
From: just South of the Zoo Michigan
value 1995's
Went to Kelly Blue Book:
First:
1995 2d base coupe "Good" condition....$4,500
1995 2d ZR1 coupe "Good" Condition....$19,000
Do these numbers seem correct?
Second:
1996 Collectors edition and Grand Sport, are these just cosmetic packages or are there performance modifications?
Thanks.
First:
1995 2d base coupe "Good" condition....$4,500
1995 2d ZR1 coupe "Good" Condition....$19,000
Do these numbers seem correct?
Second:
1996 Collectors edition and Grand Sport, are these just cosmetic packages or are there performance modifications?
Thanks.
Last edited by johnny diamond; Sep 22, 2014 at 09:06 PM.
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 10,691
Likes: 71
From: Phoenix Arizona
1. A little low, they (LT-1's) are all over out west under $6k....and not selling. Of course it depends upon your definition of good condition.
2. Yep, they are just cosmetic packages (ok, the GS's have 11 inch rear tires).
2. Yep, they are just cosmetic packages (ok, the GS's have 11 inch rear tires).
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 147
Likes: 10
From: Milwaukee Wisconssin
2. Yep, they are just cosmetic packages (ok, the GS's have 11 inch rear tires).[/QUOTE]
Actually, that is not true. The GS's and commemorative editions had LT4 engines with 330 horsepower instead of the LT1's 300, and only came with a six speed manual. The GS has some really big tires on it with special black five spoke rims. You can see the fender extender flares on the GS. The commemorative edition also had five spokes but they weren't black and not as wide. A 96 coupe with a LT4 is a very sweet ride, and one that can be had very reasonably.
Actually, that is not true. The GS's and commemorative editions had LT4 engines with 330 horsepower instead of the LT1's 300, and only came with a six speed manual. The GS has some really big tires on it with special black five spoke rims. You can see the fender extender flares on the GS. The commemorative edition also had five spokes but they weren't black and not as wide. A 96 coupe with a LT4 is a very sweet ride, and one that can be had very reasonably.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 11,626
Likes: 1,065
From: Compound in the Grove, Ga.
2026 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2025 C4 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
2024 C4 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2019 C4 of Year Finalist (performance mods)
2018 C4 of Year Finalist
2015 C4 of the Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '16
95 ZR-1 in GC $19K.....
..in your dreams
..in your dreams
Race Director
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 10,691
Likes: 71
From: Phoenix Arizona
________________________________________ ____________________
No, the LT4 was an option on the CE, as well as any 96 vette. Sweet rides though....
both of them
Last edited by zr1fred; Sep 22, 2014 at 11:48 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,233
Likes: 419
Went to Kelly Blue Book:
First:
1995 2d base coupe "Good" condition....$4,500
1995 2d ZR1 coupe "Good" Condition....$19,000
Do these numbers seem correct?
Second:
1996 Collectors edition and Grand Sport, are these just cosmetic packages or are there performance modifications?
PS - The differences between "Good" and "Excellent" were less than 10%, nothing to suggest the really low values from the OP.
Thanks.
First:
1995 2d base coupe "Good" condition....$4,500
1995 2d ZR1 coupe "Good" Condition....$19,000
Do these numbers seem correct?
Second:
1996 Collectors edition and Grand Sport, are these just cosmetic packages or are there performance modifications?
PS - The differences between "Good" and "Excellent" were less than 10%, nothing to suggest the really low values from the OP.
Thanks.
1995 ZR-1 - sale to private party (assuming 6500 miles which my 95 ZR-1 has) - $49,715, trade in to dealer - $46,581
1995 Coupe - (assuming 70K miles which seems reasonable for most base 95s) - Trade-in value - $7,538, Private Party - to $8,674 for a car in excellent condition
Last edited by bb62; Sep 23, 2014 at 11:34 AM.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,776
Likes: 182
From: Rolla Missouri
2021 C4 of the Year - Unmodified Finalist
St. Jude Donor '10 thru '25
They were not all LT4's.
The GS as you mention was an LT4 only car.
No need to get the CE or GS in order to get the LT4
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers
Joe Kucinski
The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained
Joe Kucinski
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,020
Likes: 51
From: Connecticut
Please correct me if I am wrong but if memory serves;
In 1996, Grand Sports were only available with LT4. Collector Editions as well as all 96 models were available with LT4 or LT1.
All LT4's were labeled Grand Sport on the intake.
All LT4's came with 6 speed manual. All LT1's came with automatic.
To my knowledge there were no exceptions.
96 Grand Sport Coupe
(unique to GS)
1. Unique sequential VIN number
2. Rear fender flares
3. Black A molds (11 rear/9.5 front)
4. Admiral Blue paint w/white center strip and red hash marks
5. Embroidered head rests
6. Black or red leather
96 Grand Sport vert
(unique to GS)
1. Unique sequential VIN number
2. Black A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)
3. Admiral Blue paint w/white center strip and red hash marks
4. Embroidered head rests
5. Black or red interior
6. Black or white top
96 Collector Edition Coupe
(Unique to CE)
1. Silver A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)
2. Silver paint
3. Embroidered head rests
4. Black or red interior
5. CE hood/side and fuel door emblems
96 Collector Edition Vert
(Unique to CE)
1. Silver A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)
2. Silver paint
3. Embroidered head rests
4. Black or red interior
5. CE hood/side and fuel door emblems
6. Black top
In 1996, Grand Sports were only available with LT4. Collector Editions as well as all 96 models were available with LT4 or LT1.
All LT4's were labeled Grand Sport on the intake.
All LT4's came with 6 speed manual. All LT1's came with automatic.
To my knowledge there were no exceptions.
96 Grand Sport Coupe
(unique to GS)
1. Unique sequential VIN number
2. Rear fender flares
3. Black A molds (11 rear/9.5 front)
4. Admiral Blue paint w/white center strip and red hash marks
5. Embroidered head rests
6. Black or red leather
96 Grand Sport vert
(unique to GS)
1. Unique sequential VIN number
2. Black A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)
3. Admiral Blue paint w/white center strip and red hash marks
4. Embroidered head rests
5. Black or red interior
6. Black or white top
96 Collector Edition Coupe
(Unique to CE)
1. Silver A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)
2. Silver paint
3. Embroidered head rests
4. Black or red interior
5. CE hood/side and fuel door emblems
96 Collector Edition Vert
(Unique to CE)
1. Silver A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)
2. Silver paint
3. Embroidered head rests
4. Black or red interior
5. CE hood/side and fuel door emblems
6. Black top
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,776
Likes: 182
From: Rolla Missouri
2021 C4 of the Year - Unmodified Finalist
St. Jude Donor '10 thru '25
Please correct me if I am wrong but if memory serves;
In 1996, Grand Sports were only available with LT4. Collector Editions as well as all 96 models were available with LT4 or LT1.
All LT4's were labeled Grand Sport on the intake.
All LT4's came with 6 speed manual. All LT1's came with automatic.
To my knowledge there were no exceptions.
In 1996, Grand Sports were only available with LT4. Collector Editions as well as all 96 models were available with LT4 or LT1.
All LT4's were labeled Grand Sport on the intake.
All LT4's came with 6 speed manual. All LT1's came with automatic.
To my knowledge there were no exceptions.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,254
Likes: 7
I was offered $15,000 this year and two years ago for my 95 and turned it down both times. I paid $10,000 6 years ago and have put more than $5,000 into it, I would break even and what but a C5 ? I don't think so. 
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,075
Likes: 109
From: Longmont Co
Went to Kelly Blue Book:
First:
1995 2d base coupe "Good" condition....$4,500
1995 2d ZR1 coupe "Good" Condition....$19,000
Do these numbers seem correct?
Second:
1996 Collectors edition and Grand Sport, are these just cosmetic packages or are there performance modifications?
Thanks.
First:
1995 2d base coupe "Good" condition....$4,500
1995 2d ZR1 coupe "Good" Condition....$19,000
Do these numbers seem correct?
Second:
1996 Collectors edition and Grand Sport, are these just cosmetic packages or are there performance modifications?
Thanks.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 11,626
Likes: 1,065
From: Compound in the Grove, Ga.
2026 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2025 C4 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
2024 C4 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2019 C4 of Year Finalist (performance mods)
2018 C4 of Year Finalist
2015 C4 of the Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '16
Please correct me if I am wrong but if memory serves;
In 1996, Grand Sports were only available with LT4. Collector Editions as well as all 96 models were available with LT4 or LT1.
All LT4's were labeled Grand Sport on the intake.
All LT4's came with 6 speed manual. All LT1's came with automatic.
To my knowledge there were no exceptions.
96 Grand Sport Coupe
(unique to GS)
1. Unique sequential VIN number
2. Rear fender flares
3. Black A molds (11 rear/9.5 front)
4. Admiral Blue paint w/white center strip and red hash marks
5. Embroidered head rests
6. Black or red leather
96 Grand Sport vert
(unique to GS)
1. Unique sequential VIN number
2. Black A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)
3. Admiral Blue paint w/white center strip and red hash marks
4. Embroidered head rests
5. Black or red interior
6. Black or white top
96 Collector Edition Coupe
(Unique to CE)
1. Silver A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)Z51 9.5 all corners
2. Silver paint
3. Embroidered head rests
4. Black or red interior, Light Gray
5. CE hood/side and fuel door emblems
96 Collector Edition Vert
(Unique to CE)
1. Silver A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)
2. Silver paint
3. Embroidered head rests
4. Black or red interior, Light Gray
5. CE hood/side and fuel door emblems
6. Black top
In 1996, Grand Sports were only available with LT4. Collector Editions as well as all 96 models were available with LT4 or LT1.
All LT4's were labeled Grand Sport on the intake.
All LT4's came with 6 speed manual. All LT1's came with automatic.
To my knowledge there were no exceptions.
96 Grand Sport Coupe
(unique to GS)
1. Unique sequential VIN number
2. Rear fender flares
3. Black A molds (11 rear/9.5 front)
4. Admiral Blue paint w/white center strip and red hash marks
5. Embroidered head rests
6. Black or red leather
96 Grand Sport vert
(unique to GS)
1. Unique sequential VIN number
2. Black A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)
3. Admiral Blue paint w/white center strip and red hash marks
4. Embroidered head rests
5. Black or red interior
6. Black or white top
96 Collector Edition Coupe
(Unique to CE)
1. Silver A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)Z51 9.5 all corners
2. Silver paint
3. Embroidered head rests
4. Black or red interior, Light Gray
5. CE hood/side and fuel door emblems
96 Collector Edition Vert
(Unique to CE)
1. Silver A molds (9.5 rear/8.5 front)
2. Silver paint
3. Embroidered head rests
4. Black or red interior, Light Gray
5. CE hood/side and fuel door emblems
6. Black top
Last edited by FASTAZU; Sep 23, 2014 at 06:11 PM.