For Sale at Auction: 2003 Chevrolet SSR in Palm Beach, Florida

Formerly owned by Ed Welburn, the sixth head of design for General Motors and the first person ever to lead GM design globally, this 2003 Chevrolet SSR pickup is powered by a 5.3-liter V-8 engine producing a factory-rated 300hp paired with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The engine is equipped with a dual exhaust system. Stopping is handled by four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, and the vehicle is equipped with traction control. The exterior is finished in Smokin' Asphalt Black and features a power convertible hardtop and a cargo hard tonneau bed cover adorned with a "44" decal. It rides on five-spoke aluminum wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle performance tires. The interior features ebony leather bucket seats and is equipped with air conditioning and full-power accessories. During his 44-year career at GM, Welburn was the driving force behind the development of many successful designs with iconic nameplates, such as Corvette, Camaro and Cadillac - as well as the Chevrolet SSR, or Super Sport Roadster, which he followed from concept to production. This example was Welburn's personal SSR. He walked down the assembly line as it was being built, identified the truck's floor pan through assembly and paint, fit the right rear quarter-panel in place and periodically signed the vehicle as it was being built. This SSR eventually became Welburn's official company car and he enjoyed it for close to two decades. Included with the vehicle is a personalized binder that includes photographs of Welburn watching his SSR being assembled. 14,795 actual miles