Vehicle Description
We get excited about collector-grade Corvettes here at Streetside
because we know the Corvette community is one of the best at
understanding how special they are. For example, this ultra
low-mileage 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Special
Edition is highly original and highly optioned. So we know that
this will get a lot of attention from the right people.
Chevy does a great job of celebrating the milestones correctly, and
the paint is a great example here. The Anniversary Red Metallic is
a specially brewed burgundy that looks like candy, and it dares you
to touch its impossibly smooth surface. Of course, since this coupe
has averaged only about 180 miles annually, you won't be surprised
at this special paint's exceptional condition. It has a luster in
the sunlight that will fill you with pride of ownership, and that's
always a great thing in a sunshine-friendly glass targa top coupe.
So when there are less than 3,500 miles on the odometer, you're
going to see more signs of washing and waxing in the finish than
you are signs of it being driven. And while this one is already
special enough, the bright front grille inserts and 50th
anniversary tail light bezels add the right touches of added
distinction without taking away from an exceptionally stock and
preserved presentation. Plus, the Champagne-colored alloy wheels
are a great finishing touch that coordinates nicely with special
burgundy, making this the most sophisticated version of a red
Corvette to date.
These special edition cars received the Shale leather interior, and
as you would expect from such a low mileage car, it remains in
exceptional condition today. Just like the exterior, this goes for
subtle elegance in commemorating the golden anniversary with
special embroidery in the sport leather seats. This came from the
factory loaded with features like power seats, power windows, power
locks, keyless entry, dual-zone A/C climate control, dual airbags,
cruise control, a tilt/telescopic wheel, and an AM/FM/CD stereo
with Bose speakers. While this is a collectible, we also know you
won't be able to resist adding to the low odometer. After all, the
C5 was built with weekend getaways in mind considering the ample
luggage space. And features like the stick shift and heads-up
display make the back roads fun.
The 5.7-liter LS1 V8 has become the foundation of GM performance in
the 21st century. With 350 hp, and plenty of torque on tap, it
easily fulfilled the Corvette's performance image, but the
smoothness, durability, and efficiency were big bonuses. Best of
all, you can dial in how mild or wild you want your ride with the
control of the six-speed manual transmission - a desirable option
that was on less than a quarter of '03 models. There are more great
driver features like power steering, four-wheel disc brakes with
ABS, and the adjustable magnetic ride control is so desirable that
even Ferrari eventually borrowed the technology.
Corvette people know the value of having a special edition in such
a well-preserved and stock condition. The sale even comes with the
owner's manual and a car cover. This is a collector Corvette kept
in collector condition. Call today!!!
