2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition Pace Car Convertible VIN: 1G1YY32G835111953 Total Production: 35,469 (14,025 Convertibles) Manufactured at Bowling Green: October 2002 Exterior Color: Code 94U 50th Anniversary Red Metallic Interior Trim: Code 154 50th Anniversary Shale Leather Top: 54T Shale Canvas Engine: 346 Cubic-Inch, 350 Horsepower LS1 V-8 Engine Code: ZFC Induction: Sequential Fuel Injection Transmission: MN6 Six-Speed Manual ($915) Differential: GU6 3.42:1 Axle Ratio Additional Regular Production Options (RPO): U1S Remote Multi-CD Changer ($600) V49 Front License Frame ($15) Z25 50th Anniversary Convertible Package (7,547 produced − $5,000) --- Indy 500 Graphics (Dealership Applied − $495) MSRP: $50,370 Base, plus $6,530 in options − $57,275 Total Delivered Mileage: 25 Purchased: January 2003, Ressler Chevrolet; Mandan, North Dakota

2003 50th ANNIVERSARY PACE CAR

It is finally here – the one and only 50th Anniversary Corvette. I donated an unprecedented amount of money to the National Corvette Museum to buy the VIN#1953, the first year Corvette was born. This VIN#, along with my two matching VIN# cars, makes this a threesome to keep together.

The 50th was built in both a coupe and a convertible and this 6-speed option was the most popular. I ordered the Pace Decal Kit through GM parts and was one of the few to do so. There is no way to find out how many were ordered, but have you seen another one?

This also marked the fifth year a Corvette was honored as an Indy Pace Car, and it made the laps on May 26th, 2002. This car had five miles on it when it was delivered to Ressler Chevrolet in January of 2003.

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