Vehicle Description
You don't need to buy that family sedan when the collectable sports car of your dreams is at a value price. This 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has that perfect balance when a burly V8 and six-speed meets every modern convenience you could want.
No Corvette is for the timid, but a coupe dressed in Millennium Yellow is the perfect bold statement that tells the world you enjoy the drive. It looks fantastic on a C5 like this because the car's distinctive low, long hood gives it a sporty silhouette that we come to expect from America's sports car. You can easily see all of it on this car because the paint and body are basically still just as shiny and nice as the day it came from the factory. It's a clear indication that this targa coupe only left the garage on sunny days and was parked at the far end of the lot. Of course, when it comes to shine, a proper American classic deserves some chrome. So this one has been upgraded to polished Z06-style five spoke wheels to add to its aggressive distinction.
Black is such an attractive complementing contrast for the yellow that's why the targa roof is tinted so nice and dark. But even when you remove it, the all-black leather interior continues this bold statement. Plus, now the whole world can see the ear-to-ear grin this car inspires. Corvettes come loaded straight from the factory, and this one has plenty of great modern features. It includes dual zone climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual airbags, power windows, power locks, anti-theft system, key-less entry, power seats, and an AM/FM/CD stereo by Bose. But you'll even enjoy the little details on this one like the 50th anniversary marking on the speedometer and the yellow accent pieces that match the exterior.
The LS1 V8 was a huge leap forward in Corvette technology. The 5.7-liter V8 is effortlessly powerful, suitably quiet, and surprisingly economical. The original rating for this motor was an impressive 350 hp, but this numbers-matching original engine has upped its game even further with a cold air induction. So it's the kind of modification that doesn't take away for this cars heart of originality, but does give you a fine hit of added power. At cruising speeds this is a very comfortable, great handling, fuel economical, driver. But thanks to the six-speed manual transmission, you can downshift into excitement at a moment's notice. This coupe also comes with power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, cruise control, Hankook Evo tires, and a fully independent double-wishbone suspension. So all Corvettes are made to be the meanest Saturday night cruisers around, but this one is also good for the cross-country road trips.
This is the affordable dream car you can lovingly own for decades, drive on weekend getaways, and watch it appreciate into an even more desired classic. This won't stay under our showroom lights long.
