2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary

Description

By now, we all probably know the kind of incredible performance Corvettes are capable of. Introduced way back in 1953, and officially known as America's first sports car, the marque has spent the better part of the last 20 years embarrassing much more expensive competitors. So then, what makes a great collector Vette? Well, from a standpoint of all-around performance and appearance, this 50th Anniversary Edition is a solid bet. Driven only 890 miles in the hands of only two owners, it wraps analog athleticism in spectacular Shale and Metallic Red aesthetics. And if you enjoy mind-bending performance that's spiced with a menacing touch of legendary motorsports heritage, it's your chance to claim a potential future classic!

GOOD AS GOLD

With less than 1K miles on its bright digital odometer, this razor-sharp rag-top is a well-maintained garage queen that's assembly line perfect in virtually every way. The car's spotless Anniversary Red Metallic 2-stage gracefully dances between rich and vivid, depending on the light. Lightweight body panels display precise fit and excellent finish under exclusive Shale cloth that functions well and seals great. It's very unlikely any of those forms, backed by a clean CARFAX Report, have felt anything more aggressive than a soft detailing cloth. And when that level of ownership is combined with Bowling Green's top-notch build quality, it creates one seriously capable sports car that'll show well and absolutely blister the road!

SMALL BLOCK POWER

Cosmetic appeal aside, this Corvette remains a high performance neck snapper. Lift its sculpted hood and you'll find GM's potent Generation III small block: a forerunner to virtually all the technology still featured in Chevrolet sports cars. Utilizing aluminum construction, flat top pistons and coil-near-plug ignition, the efficient mill is conservatively rated at 350 horsepower and 375 lb./ft. of Kansas-flat torque. And despite consistently delivering track-blistering performance, it passes all emissions tests, drives like a commuter car and still pulls 26 MPG on the highway! Aesthetically, everything on this LS1, from its pristine wiring to its pliable belts and traditional fuel rail covers, reflects a history of fastidious maintenance. Twist the key and the cylinders rumble to life, sending their rhythmic notes through subtle factory exhaust. And with one tap of the throttle, the engine zings smoothly toward redline.

GOOD BONES

Like most Corvettes, this convertible strikes a perfect balance between bone shaking firm and Lexus soft, while providing a level of grip that would be right at home under a purpose-built track car. Slide under the svelte drop-top and you'll find a hydroformed chassis that unites a well-maintained suspension with optional Magnetic Selective Ride Control and GM's second generation of Active Handling. In traditional Corvette fashion, that suspension consists of double A-arms up front and a transverse leaf out back. At the corners, giant, vented rotors are clamped by multi-piston calipers that sport bold “CORVETTE” scripts. Power flows through a proven Tremec 6-speed to snappy 3.42 gears. Spent gases are mitigated by a well-mannered, factory exhaust system. And rolling stock consists of Warm Nickel Metallic blades that spin 245/45ZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1s in front of 275/40ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1s.

CONSERVATIVE AND CLASSY

Take a look inside this Chevy and you'll find an impressive leather interior that's clean and to the point. All the car's plastics are fresh, cohesive and exhibit none of the trademark cracking displayed by most '90s 'big window' rigs. In the dash, easy to read telemetry hovers between an optional Head Up Display, dual-zone climate control and a standard Delco head unit. The power-adjustable, Corvette-branded buckets are extremely comfortable for long hauls. Between those seats, a leather-wrapped shifter highlights a simple console, which surfs like-new carpet that displays no thinning or staining. At the sides of that carpet, clean door panels flow the dash's sedate color scheme through large Bose speakers. In front of the driver, a pristine steering wheel laps a tilt and telescoping column. Behind the passengers, a fully carpeted trunk provides adequate room for an overnight get-away. And naturally, all the luxuries you'd expect are present and accounted for, including power windows, power door locks, Cruise Control, Remote Keyless Entry and GM's optional Memory Package.

PROVENANCE

One of only 7,547 50th Anniversary drop-tops ever assembled, this low-mileage Vette began life at Jack Schmitt Chevrolet in O'Fallon, Illinois. Here's a detailed look at the car's original Window Sticker:

2003 Corvette Convertible

5.7 liter V8 that utilizes Sequential Fuel Injection to create 350 horsepower
6-speed manual transmission
50th Anniversary Red paint
50th Anniversary Shale interior

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• 5.7 liter V8 that utilizes Sequential Fuel Injection to create 350 horsepower
• 4-speed overdrive automatic transmission
• Active Handling
• Traction Control System
• 4-wheel independent suspension
• 4-wheel power disc brakes
• Speed sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering
• Limited-slip differential
• 5-spoke, aluminum wheels
• Oil life monitoring system
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• Driver and front passenger airbags that are equipped with a passenger shut-off feature
• Remote Keyless Entry system
• Pass Key II theft deterrent system that's complete with a horn alarm
• 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
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• Power, heated rearview mirrors
• Full folding top that's complete with a heated backlite
• Retractable halogen headlamps
• Fog lamps
• Daytime running lamps
• Chrome-plated exhaust tips
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• AM/FM CD player that's complete with Bose speakers
• Dual-zone, electronic air conditioning
• Carpeted floor mats
• Driver Information Center
• Cruise control that's complete with resume
• Intermittent wiper system
• Leather seats
• 6-way power sports seats
• Tilting, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power door locks
• Power windows
• Remote decklid release
• Remote fuel door release
• Parcel net

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

• 50th Anniversary Edition ($5,000)
• -- Memory Package
• -- Electrochromic rearview and outside mirrors
• -- Magnetic Selective Ride Control
• -- Power telescoping/manually tilting steering column
• -- Twilight Sentinel
• -- Head Up Display
• -- 50th Anniversary Package
• 6-speed manual transmission ($915)
• 12-disc remote CD changer ($600)
• Bodyside moldings ($150)
• Front license plate frame ($15)
• 50-state emissions ($00)
• 3.42 rear axle ratio ($00)
• 245/45ZR17 front tires ($00)
• 275/40ZR18 rear tires ($00)
• 50th Anniversary Shale ($00)

STANDARD VEHICLE PRICE: $50,235

TOTAL OPTIONS: $6,680

DESTINATION CHARGE: $760

TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE: $57,675

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VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES

• The car's original Owner's Manual
• Factory accessory literature
• The car's original Window Sticker
• A copy of the original owner's Title
• Factory 50th Anniversary Edition accessories (books, a VHS tape, a CD and pens)
• Two keys with fobs
• Factory floor mats that are still wrapped in plastic
• A serialized collectible Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition Zippo lighter with box

With polished aesthetics, world class athleticism, and an everyday driving experience that's primed for optimal enjoyment, it's easy to see why the fifth generation of America's favorite sports car remains an in-demand super star. Why not celebrate the glory of Chevrolet performance in one of Team Corvette's best offerings? Call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte and schedule a visit!

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SUMMARY

• 2-owner survivor
• 890 actual miles
• 5.7 liter GM LS1 V8 / 350 horsepower
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Optional Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension
• 50th Anniversary Shale leather interior / Optional Head Up Display / Optional Memory Package
• Limited-slip differential / Optional 3.42 gears
• Factory dual-zone climate control / Bose audio
• 50th Anniversary Red Metallic paint / Shale cloth top / 50th Anniversary Warm Nickel Metallic wheels
• Power rack-and-pinion steering / 4-wheel power disc brakes
• Sale includes: An original Window Sticker, a copy of the original owner's Title, and 50th Ann. Owner's Manual and extras.