History: What if someone took the look of the original 1953 Corvette and updated it to fit onto the high-tech chassis of a current C-5 Corvette? Leading up to the 50th Anniversary for the Corvette in 2003, the chief designer from Magna Steyr, Bill Miller, along with former GM Designer Steve Pasteiner created a nostalgic look to harken back to the original 1953 Corvette. The design was named the 1953 Commemorative Edition Corvette. It is built on any existing C5 Corvette chassis with all new fiberglass panels, front and rear fascia's by Advanced Automotive Technologies. The workmanship on the entire car (paint, fit, show quality chrome) is second to none. Fewer than 200 have been built. This is number 131.
This is a very rare 1953-CE Commemorative Edition Corvette with only 22,000 original miles. Beautiful Speedway White exterior and Black convertible top over Torch Red interior. This car is built on a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette chassis and is converted to look like a 1953 Corvette. It has all the comfort, handling and technology of a 2001 C-5 Corvette with the look of the original classic 1953 Corvette. It is in tip-top shape and can be driven anywhere. Fly in and drive it home. You will not find a car with more crowd appeal and the head-turns never stop. These cars rarely come up for sale so don't miss out. This car is titled as a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING
City 18/Hwy 26
EXTERIOR
Solar-ray tinted glass
Intermittent windshield wipers
Body-color power heated folding mirrors
Manual insulated convertible top w/heated glass back light
INTERIOR
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel
AM/FM stereo w/CD:seek-scan, auto tone control, theft lock, speed compensated volume, digital clock
Courtesy lighting: cargo area, console, glove box
Cruise control w/resume speed
Low oil level warning light
Power windows w/driver & passenger-side express down
Locking center console: cup holder, ashtray, coin tray, CD storage
Power antenna
Air conditioning
Day/night rear view mirror w/integral map lights
Electronic analog gauges w/multi-language driver information center
PASS-Key II theft deterrent system w/alarm
6-way power driver seat
Remote key-less entry: remote trunk release, panic alarm
Leather bucket seats w/lateral support & back angle adjustment
Rear window defogger
Illuminated covered visor mirrors
Power door locks
Bose speaker system
Lockable storage compartments: glove box & (3) rear compartments
MECHANICAL
5.7L (346) SFI V8 engine
Distributor-less optimum-spark ignition system
Diamond Back Classic - 245/40R18 97W tires
Stainless steel exhaust w/chrome plated tips
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
Limited slip differential
Rear opening hood for easy engine access
Speed sensitive variable assist rack & pinion steering
Power 4-wheel disc brakes
2.73 rear axle ratio
4-wheel double wishbone independent suspension w/transverse fiberglass leaf springs
18.5 gallon fuel tank
Active handling system
Rear wheel drive
SAFETY
Daytime running lamps
Traction control
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger airbags w/passenger shut-off switch
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