How many were there?
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How many were there?
I have a 96 Collectors Roadster that has every option that was available. Trying to find out how many were built like this. Does anyone have that info or could anyone direct me to a source that would? I am considering selling it and am wondering how scarce these are (with all options). Thanks-Jim
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Other than tranny/ engine (for `96),
the only other option available was the suspension;
base FE1, adj-shocks F45, Z-51.
So other than interior color, all Collector Editions had the same options as part of the CE package.
the only other option available was the suspension;
base FE1, adj-shocks F45, Z-51.
So other than interior color, all Collector Editions had the same options as part of the CE package.
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Don't know what happened to the site but it was at: http://www.collectoreditionregistry.com/
There is a current selection at: http://www.grandsportregistry.com/96_specs.htm#PROD
Daniel
There is a current selection at: http://www.grandsportregistry.com/96_specs.htm#PROD
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Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
Other than tranny/ engine (for `96),
the only other option available was the suspension;
base FE1, adj-shocks F45, Z-51.
So other than interior color, all Collector Editions had the same options as part of the CE package.
the only other option available was the suspension;
base FE1, adj-shocks F45, Z-51.
So other than interior color, all Collector Editions had the same options as part of the CE package.
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Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc
Don't know what happened to the site but it was at: http://www.collectoreditionregistry.com/
There is a current selection at: http://www.grandsportregistry.com/96_specs.htm#PROD
Daniel
There is a current selection at: http://www.grandsportregistry.com/96_specs.htm#PROD
Daniel
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Originally Posted by oljim49
this car has the Preferred Equipment Group at $1333, the Delco/Bose system at $396, and the 6-way passenger seat at $305.
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Originally Posted by oljim49
The CE package was a $1250 option, but in addition this car has the Preferred Equipment Group at $1333, the LT4 at $1450, the removable hardtop at $1995, the real time damping at $1695, the Delco/Bose system at $396, the low pressure tire warning system at $325, the EMT tires at $70 and the 6-way passenger seat at $305. To my knowledge that was every option available.
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Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
Those are part of the CE package, at the additional charge listed on the window sticker.
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Collector Edition (PLEASE note there is no "s" after Collector!) RPO was Z15.
From the Corvette Blackbook:
"RPO Z15 included 17" 5-spoke wheels painted silver, black brake calipers with silver "Corvette" lettering, Sebring Silver exterior paint, special emblems, P255/45ZR17 front tires, P285/40ZR17 rear tires, and perforated sport seats with "Collector Edition" embroidery. Total production of 5,412 was divided 4,031 coupe, 1,381 convertible."
From the Corvette Blackbook:
"RPO Z15 included 17" 5-spoke wheels painted silver, black brake calipers with silver "Corvette" lettering, Sebring Silver exterior paint, special emblems, P255/45ZR17 front tires, P285/40ZR17 rear tires, and perforated sport seats with "Collector Edition" embroidery. Total production of 5,412 was divided 4,031 coupe, 1,381 convertible."
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Originally Posted by SilverBeast
Collector Edition (PLEASE note there is no "s" after Collector!) RPO was Z15.
From the Corvette Blackbook:
"RPO Z15 included 17" 5-spoke wheels painted silver, black brake calipers with silver "Corvette" lettering, Sebring Silver exterior paint, special emblems, P255/45ZR17 front tires, P285/40ZR17 rear tires, and perforated sport seats with "Collector Edition" embroidery. Total production of 5,412 was divided 4,031 coupe, 1,381 convertible."
From the Corvette Blackbook:
"RPO Z15 included 17" 5-spoke wheels painted silver, black brake calipers with silver "Corvette" lettering, Sebring Silver exterior paint, special emblems, P255/45ZR17 front tires, P285/40ZR17 rear tires, and perforated sport seats with "Collector Edition" embroidery. Total production of 5,412 was divided 4,031 coupe, 1,381 convertible."
4031 coupes . how many were LT4'S ?
1381 verts . how many were LT4'S ?
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The hardtop, LTPWS and EMTs that your CE has are available options.
PEG1 (power driver seat, Electric A/C, and Bose gold cass stereo) &
AG2 power passenger seat,
are both required for the CE package, and will be listed for additional charge.
I was a manager for Chevrolet during MY1996, and I sold 26 new CEs.
This is how General Motors prices their packages. Not all of the options in a package is covered in one price. They are considered required options (for a package) at an additional price.
The sport seats AQ9, were not an additional charge, but were included in the Z15 price of $ 1,250 basically because of the special to CE perforated leather and embroidery.
Also, I have yet to see a CE without the Bose CD/cass stereo.
PEG1 (power driver seat, Electric A/C, and Bose gold cass stereo) &
AG2 power passenger seat,
are both required for the CE package, and will be listed for additional charge.
I was a manager for Chevrolet during MY1996, and I sold 26 new CEs.
This is how General Motors prices their packages. Not all of the options in a package is covered in one price. They are considered required options (for a package) at an additional price.
The sport seats AQ9, were not an additional charge, but were included in the Z15 price of $ 1,250 basically because of the special to CE perforated leather and embroidery.
Also, I have yet to see a CE without the Bose CD/cass stereo.
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Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
The hardtop, LTPWS and EMTs that your CE has are available options.
PEG1 (power driver seat, Electric A/C, and Bose gold cass stereo) &
AG2 power passenger seat,
are both required for the CE package, and will be listed for additional charge.
I was a manager for Chevrolet during MY1996, and I sold 26 new CEs.
This is how General Motors prices their packages. Not all of the options in a package is covered in one price. They are considered required options (for a package) at an additional price.
The sport seats AQ9, were not an additional charge, but were included in the Z15 price of $ 1,250 basically because of the special to CE perforated leather and embroidery.
Also, I have yet to see a CE without the Bose CD/cass stereo.
PEG1 (power driver seat, Electric A/C, and Bose gold cass stereo) &
AG2 power passenger seat,
are both required for the CE package, and will be listed for additional charge.
I was a manager for Chevrolet during MY1996, and I sold 26 new CEs.
This is how General Motors prices their packages. Not all of the options in a package is covered in one price. They are considered required options (for a package) at an additional price.
The sport seats AQ9, were not an additional charge, but were included in the Z15 price of $ 1,250 basically because of the special to CE perforated leather and embroidery.
Also, I have yet to see a CE without the Bose CD/cass stereo.
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The site Daniel Mc listed in post #4 had an excellent breakdown of the `96 model year. I had a chance to copy the GS info but didn't get the CE info before the site died.
So this is pure guesstimate of the % of MY1996 production.
fact: 1,381 CE convertibles produced
fact: (excluding the GSs) 5,359 6sp/LT4 of 20,536 total = 26.1%
est: 26.1% of 1,381 = 360
fact: 2,896 w/ F45 RTD of 21,536 total = 13.4%
est: 13.4% of 360 = 48
fact: 429 w/ hardtop of 4,369 verts = 9.8%
est: 9.8% of 48 = 4 or 5
Remember this is a guesstimate, but I would say you have a rare one based on option breakdown.
So this is pure guesstimate of the % of MY1996 production.
fact: 1,381 CE convertibles produced
fact: (excluding the GSs) 5,359 6sp/LT4 of 20,536 total = 26.1%
est: 26.1% of 1,381 = 360
fact: 2,896 w/ F45 RTD of 21,536 total = 13.4%
est: 13.4% of 360 = 48
fact: 429 w/ hardtop of 4,369 verts = 9.8%
est: 9.8% of 48 = 4 or 5
Remember this is a guesstimate, but I would say you have a rare one based on option breakdown.
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Originally Posted by Z-07 freak
The site Daniel Mc listed in post #4 had an excellent breakdown of the `96 model year. I had a chance to copy the GS info but didn't get the CE info before the site died.
So this is pure guesstimate of the % of MY1996 production.
fact: 1,381 CE convertibles produced
fact: (excluding the GSs) 5,359 6sp/LT4 of 20,536 total = 26.1%
est: 26.1% of 1,381 = 360
fact: 2,896 w/ F45 RTD of 21,536 total = 13.4%
est: 13.4% of 360 = 48
fact: 429 w/ hardtop of 4,369 verts = 9.8%
est: 9.8% of 48 = 4 or 5
Remember this is a guesstimate, but I would say you have a rare one based on option breakdown.
So this is pure guesstimate of the % of MY1996 production.
fact: 1,381 CE convertibles produced
fact: (excluding the GSs) 5,359 6sp/LT4 of 20,536 total = 26.1%
est: 26.1% of 1,381 = 360
fact: 2,896 w/ F45 RTD of 21,536 total = 13.4%
est: 13.4% of 360 = 48
fact: 429 w/ hardtop of 4,369 verts = 9.8%
est: 9.8% of 48 = 4 or 5
Remember this is a guesstimate, but I would say you have a rare one based on option breakdown.
Last edited by oljim49; Nov 17, 2004 at 10:02 AM.