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  • Ken B.
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    • May 31, 2006
    • 233

    1996 question

    Can someone tell me the difference if there is one, between a 1996 and a 1996 special edition..They look the same to me.But i am more into the older models..
  • Joe L.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • February 1, 1988
    • 43211

    #2
    Re: 1996 question

    Originally posted by Ken Bushley (45887)
    Can someone tell me the difference if there is one, between a 1996 and a 1996 special edition..They look the same to me.But i am more into the older models..
    Ken-----


    The "special edition" Corvettes for 1996 were the Grand Sport and the "Collector's Edition". I'm assuming you're talking about the "Collector's Edition". This car was available only in silver and, as far as I know, no other 1996 Corvettes were available in silver. Also included were ZR-1 style wheels (but, not ZR-1 rear wheel widths) and special trim pieces, both interior and exterior.
    In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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    • Ken B.
      Expired
      • May 31, 2006
      • 233

      #3
      Re: 1996 question

      so the grand sport was just your everyday corvette?

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      • Jason A.
        Frequent User
        • June 30, 1998
        • 31

        #4
        Re: 1996 question

        Originally posted by Ken Bushley (45887)
        so the grand sport was just your everyday corvette?
        Nope, 330hp LT-4 w/6-speed vs std 300hp LT-1 and unique paint. Collectors Editions could also have the LT-4 6-speed combo.

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        • Tom H.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • December 1, 1993
          • 3440

          #5
          Re: 1996 question

          The Grand Sports were also sequentially serial numbered. 1 - 1000

          Grand Sport Coupes had fender flares. Convertibles did not. ( Except for one )

          Interiors choices for GS were red or black.

          Collector Edition cars were available with black, red or gray interior.
          Tom Hendricks
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          Specialist for 27 years at BUDS Chevrolet.

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          • Greg G.
            Expired
            • April 1, 2005
            • 27

            #6
            Re: 1996 question

            The 1996 Grand Sport was a limited production special version designed to commemorate the 1963 GS. Production run was limited to 1000 and all GS's received an exclusive special serial number, different brakes and wheels, Admiral Blue paint with white center body stripe and red hash marks on LF fender, LT-4 with 6-speed, and rear fender flairs (coupe). The Grand Sport Convertible is already a collectible and prices have been soaring recently.

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            • Jim T.
              Expired
              • March 1, 1993
              • 5351

              #7
              Re: 1996 question

              Any other 1996 Corvette color could be ordered with the LT4 option. If you wanted a six speed in your 1996 Corvette, the only way was to order the LT4 engine option. All 330HP LT4 optioned Corvettes had manual six speeds and all standard engine 300HP 1996 Corvettes were automatics.

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