Vehicle Description
2004 Chevrolet SSR
The Chevrolet SSR, (Super Sport Roadster), was produced in model
years 2004-2006. Introduced as a retractable hardtop convertible
pickup truck and initially produced with a 5.3 liter 300hp Vortec
5300 V8. It's considered a retro styled vehicle with cues from the
Advanced Design period of Chevrolet trucks when big, bold grilles
and rounded fenders were highlights of trucks such as the 3100 of
the late 40's and early 1950's.
For consignment, a 2004 Chevrolet SSR with a title verified 34,283
actual miles. This highly optioned edition includes the 1S8
Preferred Equipment Group which includes things such as chrome
plated wheels, a Bose premium sound system, and heated seats.
Exterior
This truck is Smokin Asphalt, Chevrolet's clever name for black and
between 2003 and 2006, nearly half of all the 24,206 SSR's left the
factory dressed in black. It shines bright here and is accented
with a red bowtie on the chrome grille and a graphic double stripe
that is one part red and another a sort of marbleized camo with
yellow lightning bolts. This unique stripe starts where the front
fenders meet the hood line and flow all the way around the
tailgate, just after a bold V-shape lands on the rear quarter. Over
the cabin, the rounded retractable top creates a streamlined bubble
roof fronted by a steeply raked windshield. With the top down, roll
bars behind each seat and a windscreen become visible, while a hard
tonneau conceals the roof which slides nicely behind the seats.
Twin exhaust tips boldly exit under the sculpted rear valance as
the tailgate fits vertically and flush to the back, housing the
third brake light and on this SSR, a crossed flag emblem. Red
calipers are visible through the chrome wheels, 19-inch in front
and 20-inch in back with staggered size tires that gives this ride
a muscular stance under those wide hips, and each with a mid 2023
date code. Imperfections include some flex cracks under a headlight
and a few dings.
Interior
The circular theme continues inside beginning with the door panels
with door actuators inside circle trim and round speakers embedded
in the molded plastic. Even the safety reflector is round and on
this car, SSR door handle wraps add some bling. Ebony leather seats
are sporty and supportive and in excellent condition and both
occupants enjoy various electric controls including heat with
switches below. A fat leather wrapped steering wheel presents to
the driver and offers thumb controls on the chromed crossmember,
framing three white faced gauges on the panel with a speedometer
posting a max of 140 mph. A chrome mid panel trim piece houses the
simple A/C controls under a screen that relays info on the AM/FM
radio with Bluetooth. An auxiliary triple gauge package is tucked
under the dash on the center console just in front of the chromed
shifter at your fingertips in a chrome faceplate with a series of
toggles, while a padded armrest gives you a place to set your right
elbow, trimmed in red stitching. Low pile black carpet is the floor
covering here, and in great condition, as you would expect, covered
with SSR branded mats. The bed is finished with black carpet and
contains a large SSR padded floor covering and a covered spare.
Drivetrain
Looking factory fresh is the 5.3 liter V8 under the rounded hood,
fuel injected and rated at 300 horsepower. GM's 4L60E sets the SSR
in motion and is a 4-speed automatic sending power to the Torsen
differential with 3.73 gears. Power disc brakes are found on all
four corners.
Undercarriage
Minimal surface rust, dry conditions and clear knuckles await us
underneath. There's even a factory wax pencil mark still visible on
this clean underside. The dual exhaust becomes one and goes through
a FlowMaster muffler, then splits to exist muscle car style.
Suspension consists of coil springs in front and a 5 link with coil
springs in back. The underside is so clean, even the Bilstein
shocks are spotless and the yellow and blue shine brightly.
Drive-Ability
While the design may be polarizing, there's no getting around the
comfortable cabin and capable V8 engine in front of you. With wide,
ZR rated tires underneath us, the handling is superb, the tracking
is straight, and the truck stops on demand. All functional items,
from the blue backlit gauges, to the automatic top, all work
flawlessly. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Like the Plymouth Prowler, collectability is assured with SSR's.
Any time a manufacturer makes such bold design moves and, in this
case, fitted it with a powerful drivetrain, and produced them in
limited numbers, you have in the making a car that will be
increasingly sought after year after year based on its
distinctiveness. In 25 years, we'll see one and know instantly what
it is as it cannot be mistaken for anything on the road. With some
custom touches and low miles, this is a hot commodity!
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1-USA
G-General Motors
C-Chevrolet Trucks
E-6001-7000 GVWR
S-4X2 Conventional Cab
1-1/2 Ton
4-2 Door
P-5.3L V8 300hp
2-Check Digit
4-2004
B-Lansing, MI Assy Plant
113522-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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