Vehicle Description
With just 22,900 meticulously maintained one-owner miles, this 2005
Chevrolet SSR offers a great opportunity to own and drive something
truly special. Chevrolet's Super Sport Roadster concept drew
enthusiastic praise from the press and the public at the 2000
Detroit Auto Show. So it became available to the public as a 2003,
when it appeared as the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500.
Autoweek said, "For years GM took a beating in the press for
introducing auto show concepts never heard from again, unlike their
friends at Chrysler. So we can only take partial blame, er, credit
for the SSR." The design is reminiscent of Chevrlet's "Advance
Design" pickups from the late 40's and early 50's. Like those
classic trucks, the SSR used deep draw stampings to form its front
fenders, replicating the vintage design. Another great feature of
the SSR is the retractable hardtop. Engineers from GM, ASC and
Karmann USA expended considerable effort to make this a quick,
convenient one touch operation. It takes just 20 seconds to retract
the top. The truck is loaded with all the power options; steering,
brakes, windows, locks, windows, and memory seats, along with
cruise, delay wipers, and a rich-sounding Bose stereo system. 2005
was a great year for the SSR because it packed some serious punch
at 390 horsepower, a whopping 90 horsepower gain from the previous
model year. The LS2 was a great high performance powerplant, also
seeing duty in the C6 Corvette, the Trailblazer SS, and the Pontiac
GTO. The wheels and tires are unique to this vehicle with massive
20x10 wheels on the back and 19x8s in front. Goodyear contributed
special rubber for the project with big 295/40R20 meats in the back
and 255/45R19 tires up front. Tom Wallace, vehicle line executive
for the SSR said, "There are three reasons we decided to build the
SSR. First, it's pretty cool, a halo vehicle for Chevrolet. Second,
journalists all said we should build it. Third, Rick [Wagner, GM
Chairman] said we should build it." This bright red beauty is
remarkably like new. It's an excellent example of Chevy's halo
vehicle and it's available now for the first time.
*DISCLAIMER: MAXmotive specializes in collectible classic and
custom vehicles. We have more than 200 vehicles in our collection
and have sold dozens nationwide and even overseas. We recommend
that all buyers who are unable to view a vehicle in person have a
pre-purchase inspection done prior to purchase. Inspections can be
performed by an independent party selected by the buyer. Due to the
age and uniqueness of these special vehicles, it is difficult to
cover all aspects and characteristics of each vehicle's condition
within the limited space available. Thus, pre-purchase inspections
are helpful to all parties involved. The information provided for
this vehicle is presented to the best of our knowledge, and is
deemed reliable. But MAXmotive does not warrant or guarantee this
information as a basis for purchase. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to make a thorough inspection to determine the
suitability of the vehicle prior to purchase.
