Blame this on Corvettes at Carlisle. We've always loved the '03 50th Anniversary Vert model; almost bought one new in mid 2003... and saw one-too-many at Carlisle this past week. On the drive home, Yvonne decided to buy one. But here was the catch...
* low miles
* no BSM's (our personal preference)
* auto trans
Found one online within a few days. It was at Bob Taylor's Classic Cars in Bloomington, Illinois.
Low miles ??? how about 5400
BSM's ??? none
Auto Trans???
as an added bonus, this car had never been titled... was still on the original GM dealer title:
This car had been in the hands of a dealer that originally got it from a local Chevrolet dealer . So, Yvonne will be the first person to be titled on this '03 Anniversary Vert
A deal was made online and signed paperwork sent to us before we left. All that was left was a 5 hour drive there to inspect and hand over the funds.
As we arrived... I could tell we were in for a treat. Here's a video Yvonne took as we approached Bob Taylor's Classic Auto dealership: http://www.tim-yvonne.com/mikemercury/2003/bob.mpg 19mb (slow to load; might want to right click - save as)
as we stepped inside, here is what we saw:
and there it was:
The owner Bob and I talking cars... Bob is a true car enthusiast:
me checking the codes:
Actually I was on my smartphone doing a forum search on how to pull the codes from the DIC. I had forgotten to pack my Predator and had never pulled codes via the DIC. Went online, did a forum search, and found the instructions... gotta love modern tech. The good news is NO CODES
This car was advertised as being "like new", and I must say that it was everything Bob had mentioned. The owners manual still bagged and CD changer cartridge still shrink-wrapped. The top looked factory new, the seats perfect, the engine bay factory spotless. Looked like no one had ever been in the car - let alone drove it for 5400 miles.
I did a detailed visual; got under as best I could and checked everything I could see.
Yvonne test drove it and it was perfect. We finalized the paperwork and drove 300 miles back home with no issues what-so-ever.
Here is Yvonne as she's ready to drive the car back home:
we swapped cars a few times during the drive back. I must say that the magnetic ride suspension sure does smooth out the bumps and dips
Today we washed-off the bugs and NXT'd the beasty. Here's pics taken with the car at it's new home:
Last edited by Mike Mercury; 02-27-2010 at 01:09 PM.
Great pics, and sweet ride. The only bad thing with those low mileage cars is it is tough to drive them! I would be reluctant to drive it, but whatever you decide, enjoy it and break it in.
congrats on the new ride, very sharp car, I have always liked that model too. It is great you could find one in such nice condition and be the first one titled.
Sounds like a great day! Congrats on the new Vette. I've always liked that AR color. What a find with such low mileage and in pristine condition. Drive and smile.
Great pics, and sweet ride. The only bad thing with those low mileage cars is it is tough to drive them!
I hear ya. With Yvonne being a Corvette enthusiast before I even met her... she will drive it a lot; but not as a daily driver though.
She loves her classic 1973 - but like most women... she wants modern conveniences (Cruise Control, overdrive transmission to lower the engine roar on the highway, CD changer, lighted sunvisor makeup mirror........)
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