40k-Mile 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 50th Anniversary Edition

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

A prototype Corvette 50th Anniversary Convertible proudly served as the Official Pace Car of the 2002 Indianapolis 500, a special introduction for a special celebration: 50 years of America’s sports car.

In 1953, Chevrolet introduced the Corvette as “the first of the dream cars to come true.” Five decades later, the fifth-generation Corvette (C5) redefined performance and sophistication. Engineered with hydroformed frame rails and a rear-mounted transaxle, the C5 delivered exceptional rigidity, balanced weight distribution, and improved interior space. Advanced technologies like drive-by-wire throttle and variable-effort power steering ensured a responsive, modern driving experience, while the all-aluminum LS-series V8 set a new benchmark for power and reliability.

To honor this golden milestone, Chevrolet unveiled the 50th Anniversary Edition, finished in exclusive Anniversary Red with shimmering Xirallic aluminum-oxide flakes beneath a tinted clear coat. Interior features included Shale leather, embroidered logos, and commemorative badging, and the Corvette’s new-for-2003 F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control offered a perfect blend of comfort and precision handling.

With just over 40,000 miles showing, this 50th Anniversary Corvette has been modified with chrome-polished C5 Z06 aluminum wheels, Corsa performance exhaust, and European-style tail lamps.

This 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 50th Anniversary is now offered by te selling dealer with a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and a clean Florida title.

Highlights

• Offered from the Burnyzz Collection of March vehicles

• 1SC 50th Anniversary Edition Package

• One of 11,632 50th Anniversary Editions produced, including 7,547 convertibles

• Digital odometer shows just over 40,000 miles

• 5.7-liter LS1 V8 producing 350 hp and 375 lb-ft. of torque

• Four-speed 4L60-E automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• 50th Anniversary Edition Package included:

  • 50th Anniversary Red paint with special crossed flags emblems

  • Unique Shale leather interior with embroidered head restraints, color coordinated door-pull grips

  • Special 50th Anniversary emblems

  • Color coordinated aluminum wheels

  • Floor mats with 50th Anniversary logos

  • New-for-2003 Magnetic Selective Ride Control

• CD stereo

• Memory package

• Electrochromic mirrors

• Power telescoping/manual tilt steering column

• Head-up display

Modifications

• Chrome-polished C5 Z06 aluminum wheels

• Corsa performance exhaust

• European-style tail lamps

Service & Documentation

• Michelin Pilot Sport tires measuring 245/45ZR17 front, 275/40ZR18 rear

• Battery replaced by the seller

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Known Imperfections

• Touched-up rock chips on nose and hood

• Emblems on hood and decklid cracking/degrading

• Water spots in paint on horizontal surfaces

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this five-owner 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary as registered in Florida from new. It is offered from the Burnyzz Collection of March vehicles.

Included Items

• Two keys and fobs

• Owner’s manuals and handbooks

• Cargo divider

• Color keyed car bra

• Wind blocker

• Period magazines with 50th Anniversary Corvette articles

Additional Information

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