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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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How many Black on Black 1997 corvettes were made?
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Don't know; how many?
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Just enough?

If I remember correctly, the records reflect exterior colors sold, no record of the interior colors combinations were done. A search for interior colors matched with exterior colors will not get results.

I can say GM made the perfect amount of 03 triple black convertibles, since I have one. Somedays, I will tell you they made one too many, but not very often.
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Originally Posted by RicardoFors68
Don't know; how many?
Its not a riddle, its a question.
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http://www.vettefacts.com/C5/1997.aspx
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Just enough?

I can say GM made the perfect amount of 03 triple black convertibles, since I have one. Somedays, I will tell you they made one too many, but not very often.
I love my '03 triple black vert also...a rare color combo in these parts
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I love my '03 triple black vert also...a rare color combo in these parts
It gets even rarer when it has chrome wagon wheels on it. Some feel that is a good thing. They kind of grow on you, and get more distinctive as chrome dies out. They might get replaced someday, if I can find something light, without a lot of cost.

What wheels are on your car, and why were they selected, if I may ask.
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Originally Posted by NDN4VET
How many Black on Black 1997 corvettes were made?
2393 Black Corvettes of 9752 total production- no record that matched interior color to body color.

http://www.rogerscorvette.com/specs/97.htm
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Originally Posted by CQRT
2393 Black Corvettes of 9752 total production- no record that matched interior color to body color.

http://www.rogerscorvette.com/specs/97.htm
Thank you.
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my 97 is black on black
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Originally Posted by strand rider
It gets even rarer when it has chrome wagon wheels on it. Some feel that is a good thing. They kind of grow on you, and get more distinctive as chrome dies out. They might get replaced someday, if I can find something light, without a lot of cost.

What wheels are on your car, and why were they selected, if I may ask.

Are you sure the chrome wagon wheels were original equipment? Did you get the build sheet?
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Originally Posted by 57gman
Are you sure the chrome wagon wheels were original equipment? Did you get the build sheet?
Chrome wheels were not an OEM option - no C5 came from the factory with chrome wheels. If they are OEM wheels and are chromed, they were done by the aftermarket.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Chrome wheels were not an OEM option - no C5 came from the factory with chrome wheels. If they are OEM wheels and are chromed, they were done by the aftermarket.

Jack, I was being diplomatic, you are correct.
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Originally Posted by kennedy759
my 97 is black on black
And a beautiful car it is.
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Nice car. What number is yours?

My '97 is #502. One of 1,341 Arctic White coupes.
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Originally Posted by WetteVette
Nice car. What number is yours?

My '97 is #502. One of 1,341 Arctic White coupes.
I recently purchased mine and don't know yet, I will let you know.
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