2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6

This stunning and eye-catching example hails from 2007 and is one of those rare examples registered in the UK from new. In fact, for a 20-year-old car, this Corvette boasts one of the most straightforward provenances you are likely to find.

The first keeper acquired the car in November 2007 from dealers Stratstone in Park Lane making this a rare UK supplied car with the correct UK lighted so no aftermarket conversions. The C6 attracted a list price in the UK at that time of around £55,000. The first keeper retained the Corvette for a full 18 years covering just 33,000 miles in that time. During the first keeper’s tenure the car spent some time in Italy with him. The Corvette has been diligently maintained throughout its life. A new hood was fitted together with a new heated rear screen whilst in Italy.

The current keeper is a personal friend of the original owner and a private car collector. The peerless, known provenance of this Corvette made it a highly attractive proposition. As such the Corvette passed into its second and current ownership in June 2025.

The C6 is a fine-looking car without question and probably the Corvette that is most aligned to European tastes. Considering its age, this performance orientated V8 convertible still looks impressively fresh and contemporary. The Victory Red livery of this example is surely the best hue, too, adding still more drama and theatre to its stunning appearance.

Another impressive feat achieved by the design team is that the Corvette looks equally well resolved with the hood up or down. This can’t be taken as a given with some high-performance convertibles’ hoods looking like a leftover festival tent. As already mentioned, this Corvette’s black hood is a replacement item that retains an as-new appearance.

Our photography package reveals a bright and lustrous finish to the paintwork. Lights and cabin glass are clear, original looking and well presented throughout. Inevitably enough our consignment team make mention of a few imperfections including the odd paintwork scuff, a few stone chips in places and some paint touch-ins on the wing mirrors. The nearside sill under the driver’s door exhibits some scuffing with accompanying paint loss. None of these, of course, detract from the dramatic “wow-factor” served up by this convertible Corvette.

The impressive open-architecture five spoke wheels are of the chromed aluminium variety. The Corvette features a staggered set with 19-inch items at the rear and 18’s at the front. Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres are fitted all round and date stamped from 2011 and 2012. The front wheels feature callipers complete with stylised Corvette script. The wheels are ripe for a professional refurbishment with each one exhibiting kerb rash, lacquer deterioration and corrosion to some extent.

The C6’s cabin was widely considered as a tangible improvement over that of its predecessor. It was better packaged and the fit, finish and calibre of materials had all received attention from the GM design team. This fine example is notable for its eye-catching ebony and red two-tone perforated leather upholstery. This colourway makes the convertible an appealing antidote to the dreary “black-on-black” examples which are more common.

The red shade graces the well stuffed centre sections of the commodious seats whilst black, smooth leather is reserved for the supportive bolsters and integral headrests. Those headrests include embroidered versions of the signature Corvette crossed flag emblem. These are mirrored by a large emblem between the seats mounted on the gloss red rear bulkhead trim. The seats are well presented, heated and partially electrically adjustable.

The bright red hue extends to the majority of the door cards, the lower sections of the dash and centre console and to elements of the rear bulkhead. The carpets and dash top roll are finished in contrasting dark grey and black. There’s an impressive level of equipment in here too, including climate control (recently serviced and now “ice cold”), a retro fitted Alpine head unit offering Apple Car Play, Android Auto and reversing camera functions. The three spoke steering wheel includes shift paddles for the six-speed automatic transmission, and the hood deployment is electromechanically controlled.

Given the convertible configuration of this Corvette, it still manages to offer a surprisingly well shaped and sized boot. This is trimmed in original carpet and includes a built-in storage cubby and net luggage restraints.

The LS2 engine in this example is a six-litre small block V8 unit closely related to the LS1 in the C5. That impressive 400bhp and 400Ib-ft of torque is fed to the rear wheels via a six speed GM 6L80 automatic gearbox with both steering wheel mounted shift paddles and a traditional transmission tunnel mounted selector. The front suspension is courtesy of independent double wishbones and a composite transverse leaf spring. At the rear there is an independent multi-link arrangement derived from the C5 with another composite transverse leaf spring. Braking is by vented discs all round acted upon by twin piston callipers. Traction control and ABS is also fitted. This combination delivers a hugely dynamic and visceral car with a 170mph plus top speed and a sub-5-second 0-60mph time.

The forward opening bonnet lifts to reveal a very well-presented engine bay. The majority the of the big V8 is shrouded beneath plastic covers. These are finished with red Corvette LS2 script. Everything in here looks well cared for and entirely original. What can be seen of the underside of the Corvette looks entirely commensurate with such a low mileage example.

This C6 is accompanied by a very instructive paperwork archive. This starts with the V5 Registration Document and current advisory free MoT in hard copy. The latter is advisory free and valid until February 2027. A number of earlier MoT copies are present providing a partial audit trail of the very modest mileage.

Other highlights include a very detailed £3,000 plus invoice dating from May 2023 which saw a full schedule of routine maintenance and accompanying repairs undertaken. Other invoices from 2025 detail the air conditioning repair and service, a new battery and a new upgraded radiator and ancillaries. A number of instruction and operating manuals are also present.

The C6 Corvette is a rare sight in the UK and a bright red convertible one with big, chromed alloys is always likely to turn more than a few heads. The C6 was a surprisingly sophisticated offering considering its raw and muscular lineage. Those in the know consider it to be a surprisingly enjoyable car to use on a regular basis.

This example offers a matchless provenance with just two engaged and knowledgeable owners to date. Combine that with a great specification, appealing interior and exterior livery and that stunningly low mileage and you start to really appreciate what a true find this car is. Bid early to avoid missing out on this rare ownership opportunity.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £17,000 - £22,000.

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