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Year	FAIR	GOOD	EXCELLENT	% CHANGE
1999	$27,000	$33,250	$35,500	-1%
2000	$28,500	$34,000	$36,500	-1%

With the ending of the production for the Hardtop (non Z06), the cars have taken on a greater significance. The 1999-2000 Corvette Hardtops are now starting to be recognized, because it is the first Fixed Roof Hardtop with a trunk in Corvette History. It was produced with the competitive Corvette enthusiast in mind. This Corvette is right on track to be a future collectible. For $36,500 you can get a mint condition, low mileage 1999 or 2000.

Below is a projected chart of 1999-2000 Corvette Hardtops values, which is an educated guess. Many factors play a role in future values of these cars especially the economy. Also these values are based on low mileage (less than 20,000) pure stock like new Corvette Hardtops. Collectibles are based on originality, proper documentation and condition. We find cars with low mileage stored for long periods of time to have certain problems, because of not being used, which may affect the value. The

The Z06 will always be greater in value and collectibility due to the fact that's it's a signature Corvette. The Z06 has set many records, and is up until today the fastest Corvette of all time. Projection for the Z06 will be determined once all production numbers are out and they no longer manufactured. They will draw about $15,000-$20,000 over the Hardtop. Like the 1967 L88 and the ZR1, the Z06 will stand apart.

(Remember, any signature car that is modified will have a decrease in value and collectibility).

Year	2003	2010	2015
1999	$35,500	$42,000	$52,500
2000	$36,500	$44,000	$55,000

Not since 1963 has there been a true hardtop in the Corvette lineup. But, the best of it all is that it’s a hardtop with a trunk! The unique styling of this automobile sets it apart from the hatchbacks of the late ‘70’s to present. This hardtop emits an aura that says, “Don’t mess with me.”

The rear end of this Vette, sets it apart from any car built in the US or abroad. Motorists driving behind this phenomena, and gazing at the rear end, with center exhaust pipes and those wide, over 18” tires, gives the motorist a Class A view of the most incredible rear end on any car ever manufactured. Sitting in the cockpit and looking through the windshield gives you a real treat, with a smoothly designed hood to fender flair that slightly increases towards the end of the fenders. And, when the headlights are engaged, pulling the headlamp doors up, its sets you apart from any other sports car, and most definitely injects Corvette fever into your blood. Looking out over the hood and fenders, gives you a feeling of being a butterfly, but lookout, because this Vette looks like a butterfly, but stings like a bee.

Not only is the 1999 Hardtop Corvette the first of its kind in a series in Corvette history, but also it is starting to get recognized by collectors and Corvette enthusiasts as being something unique.

The technical advancements of this sports car and its styling and handling is incredible. It keeps up with the old big blocks of yesteryear, not only in styling, but also in performance. Where can you get a sports car, with 345 hp, that will do the high 12’s, in purely stock condition. In the past, you would have to buy a 427 to do that quarter mile time. And, incredible as it sounds, the Hardtop gets 28 hwy miles to a gallon. The handling of this hardtop, with it’s tighter structure opposed to the coupe and vert, sets it apart from many two seater sports cars that were built. This hardtop, for $38,000, compared to a ZR1, for $67,000, is giving you a lot for your money.

Even though the Z06 Hardtop is higher production than than the ZR1 or '99-'00 Hardtop, the demand for the Z06 will be greater, because of it's affordability, availability of parts, and it's unique LS6 engine. The LS6 engine will stand apart, creating a special market for the collector.

Naturally, the Corvette will get better as time goes on, with better technology, but the ’99 Hardtop will get better with age, like a fine bottle of wine. I believe this car to be a future classic. The styling of this car defies the old saying, that “all Corvettes are Red” This car is certainly not the norm. When you see a black on black Hardtop coming down the road, you will know that you have one of the meanest machines in Corvette history. Only 12% of all Corvettes made in 1999 were Hardtops, and only 6% in the year 2000.

There is only one way to describe this car, and that’s by the great words of a champion athlete of all times, Mohammed Ali, “ floats like a butterfly, but stings like a bee.” And where do we go from here.......Z06! The ultimate in Hardtops.