General Motors introduced the Chevrolet Corvette as the halo car for the brand. It utilized unique and modern technology and materials to revolutionize the US automobile market. When first introduced in 1953, the Corvette was a simple and modest six-cylinder convertible, but throughout the generations, the focus was shifted to making the Corvette an affordable option for people on the hunt for supercars. The C5 generation of the Corvette ran from 1997 to 2004. It was a welcome addition as it surpassed the lackluster predecessor in every department. This stunning example is a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe celebrating the 50th anniversary of the renowned 'Vette. With close to 12,800 miles on the clock, this beauty is said to be all original and claims to have the original window sticker as well.

Exterior and Interior

The 5th generation of the Corvette has beautiful curves and flowing lines with its body side moldings. The design brought the Corvette into the 21st century while keeping the 50-year heritage of the brand alive. This example is finished in a luscious 50th-anniversary red paint job. The pop-up headlights and the four individual taillights keep the C5 true to its predecessors. This example is optioned with electrochromic mirrors, giving the driver better visibility in all lighting conditions, and has a glass roof package that can be removed to convert the Corvette into a Targa top. It is sitting on a staggered 17/18-inch alloy wheel setup with Goodyear tires on all four corners. The interior carries on displaying more futuristic design and technology. The memory package remembers the positioning of mirrors, AC settings, radio, and the seats finished in the 50th-anniversary shale material. This car is also optioned with a 12-disc changer and a heads-up display, which was unheard of on a consumer vehicle at the time.

Engine

For the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition, the LS1 small block 5.7-liter v8 was used, which put out an impressive 350hp and 375 lb. ft of torque. When the LS1 is combined with the rear-mounted 4-speed automatic gearbox and 3.15-performance axle ratio, the Corvette can move to 60 mph in just a shade over 5 seconds. The magnetic selective ride control lets you choose the ride quality you want for different road conditions.