1996 CHEVROLET CORVETTE GRAND SPORT CONVERTIBLE – ONE OF ONLY 190 BUILT – COLLECTOR-GRADE ICON

Rare. Pristine. Naked-Wind Driving American Legend. Offered by The Boat Wholesaler.

This isn't just a Corvette.
This isn't just any C4.
This is a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible — one of only 190 ever produced — and one of the most collectible Corvettes of all time. Wikipedia

A true Grand Sport was offered only in 1996 to celebrate the final year of the C4 generation, a performance pinnacle and last-call for the classic Corvette platform. Wikipedia

This extremely rare example shows just 30,000 kilometers, and is in pristine condition inside and out. A manual-transmission Corvette like this, with low mileage and original condition, rarely comes to market.

HERITAGE + PERFORMANCE

The 1996 Grand Sport was produced as a limited edition — just 1,000 total Grand Sports, of which 190 were convertibles, making this one of the rarest factory Corvettes ever built. Wikipedia

This car is one of the elite few that carries the special LT4 5.7L V-8 engine, factory-rated at 330 hp, paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission, making it far more engaging and desirable than automatic examples. CorvSport.com

Though factory ratings list the LT4 at 330 horsepower, many enthusiasts — and aftermarket testing — suggest the small-block LT4, with its higher compression, improved heads, and cam profile, frequently delivers noticeably more power in real-world performance than its published ratings. Chevrolet

The Grand Sport also stepped up suspension and traction performance over the base C4, with a refined independent setup and wide, high-performance tires that gave it real grip and handling balance for the era. Wikipedia

WHY THIS ONE IS SPECIAL

• One of only 190 Grand Sport Convertibles ever produced — a true low-production jewel. Wikipedia
• Manual transmission — increasingly rare and desirable CorvSport.com
• Pristine condition — no marks, blemishes, or compromises
• 30,000 km — exceptionally low for a 1996 collector car
• Iconic LT4 V-8 — the highest-output factory small block ever offered on C4 Wikipedia
• Classic styling and convertible freedom — perfect for summer cruising and car shows
• A sought-after piece of Corvette history — especially among collectors who value rarity + performance

The Grand Sport nameplate itself is a nod to the original 1963 Grand Sport racing program, a legacy of Corvette competitiveness and performance commitment. Wikipedia

Though the official rating was 330 hp, many knowledgeable Corvette enthusiasts recognize the LT4's real-world output as well above that mark — closer to 370 horsepower in certain tune and condition scenarios — making this a serious driver's Corvette, not just a rare collectible. Chevrolet

THE TRUE COLLECTIBLE C4

Among C4 Corvettes, the Grand Sport holds a special place — often considered more collectible than even the already rare ZR-1 due to its extremely limited production, manual-only configuration, and significance as the C4's final performance summit. HotCars

Unlike many later Corvettes, this car combines classic analog driving engagement with legendary V-8 character, all wrapped in a convertible package that makes every drive an experience.

Don't miss this opportunity

This Grand Sport represents one of the last and most desirable true performance Corvettes of its era — and one of the most sought-after limited-production American sports cars in the collector universe.

📍 Bancroft, Ontario
📞 Ryan – The Boat Wholesaler
🌐 www.theboatwholesaler.com

Serious inquiries only. Trades considered. Nationwide transport available.