Vehicle Description
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
In 1951 a group of Harley Earl's "Special Projects" crew began work
on a GM sports car. Bob McLean designed a general layout for the
car which was originally code named, "Opel". William Durant, the
founder of GM, said a wallpaper pattern he saw in a Paris hotel in
1908 inspired the bow tie logo. Supposedly, he ripped off a small
piece of it and brought it back to Detroit. Myron Scott, at the
time, Chevrolet's Chief photographer, is credited with coming up
with the Corvette name, drawing from the small, fast warships of
the "Corvette" class.
For consignment, a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette coupe that has a nifty
paint color, (Torch Red), 43,718 low low one owner original miles,
plus all the bells and whistles one could ask for thanks in part to
the Preferred Equipment Package that was optioned when this car was
new. The second to last year of the C5 Corvette and the only one of
the many Corvettes we have in our vast inventory here at the
Classic Auto Mall
Exterior
Torch Red drapes the exterior of this car and presents in like
showroom condition. Very snazzy, very clean and super blinding in
the summer sunlight. With a virtual lack of any chrome save for the
4 highly polished wheels, and the cross flag on the nose, the Torch
Red quickly takes over as star of the show, at least on the
exterior. All gaps are well minded and it's hard to find any flaws
in the fiberglass/composite body. 17 and 18-inch wheels sit on all
four corners and are wrapped in 245/45/ZR17 and 275/40ZR18 high
performance rubber. Seen is a body matching removable targa top for
some open-air motoring as well as a smoked transparent roof, so one
can enjoy the exhaust notes along with the warming fall
sunshine.
Interior
Black leather, power adjustable, high back buckets embroidered with
the "Corvette" name await you. Sliding in will put you into a
cockpit with an AM/FM/CD player, dual zone electronic heat and A/C,
cruise control, power locks and power windows as well as magnetic
ride control and memory seats. A bevy of gauges are in front of the
leather wrapped steering wheel and monitor all engine functions. A
head up display is optioned on this car and keeps your eyes looking
dead ahead when you get heavy with your right foot. The odometer
shows there are 43,718 original miles on this Corvette.
Drivetrain
The standard 5.7L LS1 fuel injected 345hp V8 is nestled under the
forward tipping hood. We note A/C, power steering and power brakes
in this ultra clean engine bay. A 4L60E 4-speed automatic
transmission sends power to a 2.73 limited slip geared rear axle
and then to the tires.
Undercarriage
Very clean, nothing but black painted steel and stainless steel.
Very sound with no rust or surface rust. Active handling, traction
control, and 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS are noted. Independent
SLA suspension with a transverse monoleaf spring provides the ride
for front and rear. Factory dual exhaust is present and exits with
4 chrome ringed tips under the center of the rear bumper.
Drive-Ability
She fired right up and off to the test track we went. Here the car
provided great handling, good cruising and we were lucky enough to
have a bit of a heat wave going on in Pennsylvania for this test
drive, so we sucked up the opportunity and took the removable top
out to really enjoy our experience, albeit with the AC on full
blast. A few issues crept up during our drive, but not enough to
deter a 2nd lap around the track. Those being alerts to service the
active handling, the ABS, and the TPMS systems.
Overall, a very nice example of a 19 year old 'Vette, that has been
well cared for. An eye-catching paint color really makes this car
pop along with its many options and its 345hp to get you motoring
down the road. Snazzy upgraded polished wheels really set this car
off and a recent shock, driver's power window motor and driver's
headlight motor replacement. What more can the suburban cruiser ask
for?
VIN DECODE
1G1YY22G335104211
1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
2-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
G-5.7L LS1 V8 350hp
3-Check Digit
3-2003
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
104211-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
