Highlights
- Noted to be one of only 247 Euro-spec convertibles produced to celebrate Corvette's 50th anniversary in 2003
- One former registered keeper; in current ownership since 2009
- Stamped service book with accompanying folder of receipts
- Paxton supercharger fitted, now producing a reported 560hp
- Advisory-free MOT valid until 5 March 2027
The Appeal
The 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition was a landmark release created to celebrate fifty years of America’s most iconic sports car. While every Corvette produced in 2003 wore commemorative emblems on the nose and rear deck, the true Anniversary Edition was a specific package most easily identified by its exclusive Anniversary Red Metallic paint, paired with a Shale two-tone interior.
Under the bonnet, it carried the reliable 5.7-litre LS1 V8 producing 350hp and 360lb-ft of torque, allowing the 0–60 mph sprint to be completed in just under five seconds.
This example has been in the hands of its current keeper since 2009. Fair-weather driven and reportedly garage-stored, it shows just over 63,000 miles on the odometer and is accompanied by a stamped service book. The vendor has gone further than mere preservation, however; under the bonnet sits a Paxton supercharger boosting the power output to a reported 560hp, complemented by long-tube headers with Billy Boat tips and an ECU re-map. The result, we're told, is a fabulous driving experience with a soundtrack to match. Cosmetically, the car presents very well, with the striking anniversary paintwork enhanced by upgraded 18-inch ‘C6’ alloy wheels, stainless light louvres, a colour-coded wind deflector, and various removable personalised touches, including Indianapolis 500 “Unofficial Pace Car” decals, and comical “objects in the mirror are losing” lettering on the door mirrors.
With its rarity, long-term careful ownership, strong specification, and a rather fitting cherished plate, this 50th Anniversary Corvette represents a compelling opportunity for the discerning enthusiast.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 2003 in the United Kingdom
- One former registered keeper; current owner since 2009
- Approximately 63,122 miles from new
- Service book with a folder of receipts
- V5C supplied alongside a blue car cover, two keys and a remote fob
- The vendor states the car has never been in an accident; reportedly fair-weather driven and garage-stored
- Original '50th' mini folder with instruction manual, original instructional CD, and a folder of magazines
- Cherished number plate 'C5 HOT' included in the sale
- Advisory-free MOT valid until March 2027
- New C6 ZO6 shock absorbers and column lock bypass kit supplied by Eurovettes in 2026
Service book:
02/2023 - 61,716 miles - Unreadable
05/2021 - 58,300 miles - Unreadable
08/2018 - 53,430 miles - Unreadable
03/2017 - 51,163 miles - DART the Corvette People
08/2013 - 43,682 miles - DART the Corvette People
10/2010 - 36,587 miles - DART the Corvette People
06/2009 - 32,471 miles - Bauer Millett Manchester
04/2007 - 22,809 miles - Bauer Millett Manchester
03/2006 - 17,984 miles - Bauer Millett Manchester
05/2005 - 10,427 miles - Bauer Millett Manchester
10/2003 - Unreadable - Bauer Millett Manchester
07/2003 - Delivery - Bauer Millett Manchester
The Condition
- Anniversary Red Metallic paintwork, exclusive to the 2003 50th Anniversary models
- Modified with self-designed removable graphics including Corvette side decals, Indianapolis 500 “Unofficial Pace Car” lettering, “Mark’s Anniversary C5” lettering on the quad-exit exhaust, and comical “objects in the mirror are losing” written on the side mirrors
- Shale leather interior with 50th Anniversary-embroidered headrests and dashboard lettering, complemented by burlwood trim
- Shale soft-top roof
- All Corvette Club UK windscreen stickers from the car’s life
- Upgraded 18-inch five-spoke ‘C6’ alloy wheels framing red brake callipers
- Stainless custom light louvres
- 1/18 scale model mounted on rotating dashboard plinth
- Bose audio system
- Delco cassette stereo, 12-CD changer
- Cruise control
- Head-up display
- The vendor describes the bodywork as in very good condition overall
- Convertible top reported in good condition with no rips or tears
- Stitching on the driver's seat requires some repair
- Automatic air conditioning said to be blowing cold
- The vendor reports everything is in working order except the outside temperature display, which permanently reads 69 degrees
- One tyre pressure sensor requires a new battery
50th Anniversary Edition RPO codes (complete RPO code sticker available in the image gallery):
- 54T Shale Convertible Top
- 15I Shale Two Tone Leather Trim
- Z25 50th Anniversary Paint/Trim Package
- QD4 50th Anniversary Aluminum Wheels
- 94U 50th Anniversary Red Metallic Paint
- AAB Drivers Memory Package
- DD0 Electrochromic Mirrors – Outside
- DD8 Electrochromic Mirror – Inside
- F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control
- T82 Headlamp Control, Automatic On/Off (Twilight Sentinel)
- UV6 Head-Up Display
The Mechanics
- 5.7-litre ‘LS1’ V8
- Paxton supercharger fitted, boosting output to a reported 560hp
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- Long-tube headers with Billy Boat tips
- ECU re-mapped
- Full engine dress-up with stainless and polished covers and colour-coded parts
- The vendor describes the car as running very well and being a fabulous drive
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