corvette vin research
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corvette vin research
Hi guys, my name is Steve. I recently acquired a 2001 C5 Corvette Convertible. When I acquired it, the mileage was 20199 miles. It looks like it just rolled off the assembly line. My question to all of you, Where can I go to research this car by vin number in order t know exactly how many production units were made exactly like mine? I dont care about the accessories, I am more interest in knowing the number of c5 convertibles made in 2001 which had White exterior, red interior, 6 speed ,and Black hat. Does any such ability exist? In addition, if possible, I'd like to know the number with less than 20,000 miles which still exist of that year. So I am sorry if this taxes everyone's week, but I really want to know.
Thanks, to the one who finds it first $50. but you'll need back up information to support your findings.! good luck
Thanks, to the one who finds it first $50. but you'll need back up information to support your findings.! good luck
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Hey Stephen, welcome to the Vette world of fun and the Forum. I do not know your internet skills but it is a good place to find out answers to many questions. Also, read the Skicky's at the top of the C5 page. The web
WWW.corvetteblackblackbook.com publishes a book that provides stats on all years of the C5. Another option is to contact the Corvette Museum for any information they have. Now, get in the car and drive.
WWW.corvetteblackblackbook.com publishes a book that provides stats on all years of the C5. Another option is to contact the Corvette Museum for any information they have. Now, get in the car and drive.
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http://www.c5registry.com/membersonl...inalpro2k1.htm
Lots of info on this site.
You must be new. Like everyone in jail is innocent every Corvette is rare lol!
While white is not a top color red is a popular interior choice due to the 53 corvette.
Lots of info on this site.
You must be new. Like everyone in jail is innocent every Corvette is rare lol!
While white is not a top color red is a popular interior choice due to the 53 corvette.
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2001 C5 Corvette Convertible. mileage was 20199 miles. exactly how many production units were made exactly like mine? I dont care about the accessories, I am more interest in knowing the number of c5 convertibles made in 2001 which had White exterior, red interior, 6 speed ,and Black hat.
From the above link, there were 14,173 convertibles made in 2001. 1047 of those were Speedway white.
9823 had a black top, that's 69.3%. This is the inexact part- 69.3% of 1047 is 726 convertibles that were likely white with black tops. The uncertainty there is the combination may have been a package or some other reason the percentages may not align. So 726 is just a swag.
Further numbers from the registry show 707 convertibles had a red interior. That's 5% of the run and if we take 5% of 726 that's 36. (With an additional layer of uncertainty.)
4896 were 6 speeds, that's 35% x 36 = 13.
So maybe in the neighborhood of 13 of that exact combination. Someone better with statistics could probably give you a range.
It would take a significant amount of research around the world to find out how many of those cars are still out there that had under 20k miles the last time the title changed hands.
If that's good enough for your $50 please donate it to your local SPCA.
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Outside of Aztec Gold or a Speedway White Z06 “rarity” doesn’t really exist or rather matter in any capacity what so ever in the C5 world.
That being said, white convertible, red interior (especially if it’s a torch red/mod red “bright red”), a manual trans and black top would be a great spec! Congrats on owning a cool Vette! But please stop worrying about rarity in any capacity.
post some pics!
That being said, white convertible, red interior (especially if it’s a torch red/mod red “bright red”), a manual trans and black top would be a great spec! Congrats on owning a cool Vette! But please stop worrying about rarity in any capacity.
post some pics!
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Good luck - the suggestions made above just might give you the info you are looking for.
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