Corvettes for Sale: C5 Corvette Convertible Offered in Rare Bowling Green Metallic

Mar 16, 2026

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Corvettes for Sale: C5 Convertible Offered in Rare Bowling Green Metallic

Sometimes a Craigslist ad makes you stop and look—not because it’s flashy or over the top, but because the car itself carries a quiet kind of rarity. That’s the case with this 2000 Corvette convertible now for sale in Englewood, Florida for $15,990, wearing one of the most uncommon colors ever sprayed on a C5: Dark Bowling Green Metallic.

Only 777 convertibles left the factory in that shade for the 2000 model year, and just 476 the year after. Paired with a Light Oak top and matching interior, the car has the kind of understated, old Florida elegance that stands out precisely because it isn’t trying to.

The seller says the car has spent its entire life in the Sunshine State and shows 70,000 miles, all while remaining in “great mechanical and cosmetic condition.” The paint presents well in photos—deep, glossy, and reflective—though the dark color makes swirl marks tough to hide. A proper buff would likely be a big help.

Corvettes for Sale: C5 Corvette Convertible Offered in Rare Bowling Green Metallic

This Corvette wasn’t a base model when it rolled off the line. The original MSRP was $49,889, with nearly $4,000 in options, including:

Memory package
Adjustable sport leather bucket seats
Dual zone A/C
Active Handling Package
Automatic transmission
Power telescoping steering column
Head Up Display
12 disc CD changer

Under the hood sits the familiar 345 hp LS1 V8, paired with a four-speed automatic with overdrive—a combination known for reliability and long legged highway manners.

The car wears Z06 style Motorsports chrome wheels, giving it a subtle custom look without straying far from factory character. The tires are fresh Michelins up front, with very good rubber in the rear. The current owner has also installed new rear brakes, and reports that the car “performs in very good condition.”

There are, however, two items on the to-do list:

One fuel sending unit needs replacement (a common C5 quirk, typically around $900, the seller says)

The A/C needs attention, though the issue hasn’t been diagnosed

Despite that, the seller notes no warning lights, no codes, and no mechanical red flags.

For under $16,000, this Corvette sits in that sweet spot where rarity meets affordability. The color alone makes it stand out, but the combination of options, condition, and Florida only ownership gives it even more appeal for budget-conscious enthusiasts.

Source:
Craigslist

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