427435

Here's another pic.

HighInFiber

31coupe

Thanks to all for the pictures everyone should be proud...all very nice. Thanks again for participating.

andy46

I'll play too!

RedRckC5

Here's mine. Got her in '07 with 845 miles, now just turned over 52k. Every mile driven put a big smile on my face.

Next to my brothers Ron Fellows Z06 before he traded it in.

Next to my brothers ZR1.

I think mine is faster! Lol!

Next to my brothers Ron Fellows #84 (traded it in for the ZR1).

31coupe

Very nice cars and pictures, thanks for posting. Bought in 07 with 800 miles can't imagine how nice that car must have been and still is.

TC50AEV

Here's my 03 Vert. Bought it with 4,500 miles and the pace car graphics already installed. What's your opinion on graphics on vettes???

31coupe

I like it because it is orginal to the car. It looks really nice and there are not that many of them. Looks great!!! Thanks for posting

VETJAZZ

Interesting, but it's a bit too much for me.

RedRckC5

Thanks. First think I did was put 10 coats of Zaino and check for the shock stuffer (which it still had). Lol!

Marine One

Mecinoid

I added 24kt gold instrument bezels and C6 shift **** and it nicely completes the interior.

Mecinoid

Actually, It's called 50th Anniversary Special Edition Red (Anniversary Red) Shale interior.... Just saying Corrected 3-1-12

I think I'm going to paint mine black to match the smoked plexiglas roof.... nah j/k.

It's the exterior color that got me and that shale interior just classed up the car a bit more. That what hooked me in 2002...
I love the LS1 Motors and have owned one in my '98 Formula Firebird since '97. Unfortunately, I didn't buy the Vette until 2009.

But, I'm living the dream now....

vcam

All beautiful AE's here, nice to see what others have done. I bet we've all heard the question a million times, "Wow, what is that color?!"

HighInFiber

Nope.

RPO Code 94U 50th Anniversary Red Metallic Paint. The paint has a red tinted clear-coat.

Just sayin...

Mecinoid

I was trying to poinit out it called Red(Not Burgandy) and has Shale(Not Oyster) interior.

Yes, I'd have to agree with you on the name, if you go by Chevrolet's code discription and really that is the most accurate imo.

However, for those that might want further information-


Vette Mag:
First and foremost is, of course, RPO 1SC, the 50th Anniversary Special Edition package, which will be offered on both coupes and convertibles, but not on Z06s. The most prominent feature of the 50th Anniversary package is the special paint, an intense red that closely resembles an old-fashioned candy-apple red when applied over a heavily metallic-gold base. The color, aptly named Anniversary Red, really needs to be seen to be appreciated. Thankfully, it is definitely NOT a Cadillac Red as was rumored. The Anniversary Red, which will be offered only as part of the 50th Anniversary package and only in 2003, is complimented by the 50th-only, one-year-only Shale interior (and matching Shale top on Anniversary convertibles), and champagne painted (very similar in hue to the finish on the optional magnesium wheels) standard five-spoke wheels with 50th emblem center caps. All Anniversary Editions will have unique 50th badges on each front fender, in roughly the same spot as the Z06's fender emblems, embroidered 50th logos on the seatbacks and carpet mats, and new padded door armrests and grips.

Read more: http://www.vetteweb.com/features/vem...#ixzz1ntxIY9Ar

Corvette Museum-
A golden tribute
The 50th Anniversary Special Edition, available only during the 2003 model year on coupe and convertible models, is a tribute to a half-century of automotive leadership. It includes special Anniversary Red exterior paint, specific badging, Shale interior and champagne-painted anniversary wheels with special emblems. It also features embroidered badges on the seats and floormats, padded door armrests and grips and the convertible features a Shale top. The package includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control.

Car and Driver-
So the people in charge of planning the Corvette's 50th-Anniversary Special Edition picked a shade of what is currently the most oft-selected Corvette color-red. Not just any bright Porsche Guards Red, mind you, and not the purple-red that proved unexpectedly popular on the 40th-anniversary model. No, this new, one-year-only Anniversary Red is a lustrous burgundy with Xirallic aluminum-oxide flakes floating under a special tinted clear-coat and complemented by special Shale interior trim with anniversary badges and cockpit embroidery.

Plus, I'm not sure about red tinted clear coat. I believe I read smoked clear coat on Chevrolet site somewhere. Some Chev site. Maybe it was this forum though. That what it looks like to me as well. Wonder what a body shop has to do to recreate this color.

Posted later - 3/1/12 1:46p - Found some other good information on the color that might be helpful:

Here are all the manufacturer paint codes for 2003 Anniversary Red
OEM Code 94
Anniversary Red Pearl Tri-coat
Valspar Code R3258/R3488
DeBeer Code 58183
PPG Code 5948/5943
DuPont Code P4727/28
Sherwin-Williams Code 64597
Azko Code GMA03:94
WA Code 820K
(credit to Forum Member Florida99 for looking these up previously)

Mecinoid

I do think it is important to point out that the car we are writting about here is a 50th Anniversary Special Edition car and should not to be confused with all other 2003 Corvettes which a lot of people refer to 50th Anniversary Edition or, 50th Anniversary car.

There has to be distinction between the two or the general public won't see the "Special Edition" car to be anything more than a 2003 corvette.

I'd like those of us that have the car to start pointing that out. I believe that is one of the big reasons our cars get lumped in with a regular 2003 Corvette (50th Anniversary Edition). I so wish Chevrolet hadn't badged the 2003 Corvette as a 50th Anniversary Car. It just confuses people.

Would it be possible for the OP to retitle this post as Show us your 50th Anniversary Special Edition (Red) Corvettes? I think that would clear up some confusion.

Sorry for getting off track... Now back to the original thread ....

HighInFiber

The 50AEs are "RPO 1SC"

The word "Special" is not utilized.

OPTIONS CODE Description COUNT
1SC Preferred Equipment Group 10889
1SZ 1SZ 7660
54T Shale Interior 7090
94U 50th Anniversary Red Metallic Paint 10889
AAB Memory Seats 10889
AQ9 Sport Seats 10889
B0H B0H 11
B0J B0J 2
B0K B0K 1
B0L B0L 3
B0M B0M 2
B0N B0N 2
B0P B0P 2
B0Q B0Q 2
B0R B0R 7
B84 Exterior b/s moldings 6795
BQL BQL 0
C2L Both Roofs 2152
CC3 Removable Roof Panel, Blue Tint (Coupe) 663
CJ2 Air Cond. with auto temp Control 10889
DD0 Electrochromic Mirrors - Outside 10889
DL5 Decal, Road Side Service 10889
E2C Sold Order 3768
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control 10889
FE9 Federal Emissions 8462
FLT FLT 1
G92 Rear Axle Ratio - Performance 4712
GU2 Standard Axle 2:73:1 MX0 2425
GU6 Axle, Rear, 3.42 Ratio 3892
GU9 GU9 0
LS1 Engine 8cyl 5.7 SFI-Aluminum (VIN G) 10889
MN6 6 Speed Trans 3892
MX0 Merchandised Transmission, Automatic O/D Provisions 6997
N37 S/Col Tele 1022
NB8 Emission System-CA/NE Emission Override 19
NC7 Federal Emissions Override 815
NE1 NE1 332
NG1 Mass/NY Emission Requirement 965
QD4 Anniv. Wheel 10889
R6N R6N 1
R7C Dealer Auth. Order Release 514
R8C NCM Pickup 529
R8T Control Sales Item 69 Processing Option 16
R9M R9M 481
R9U Control - Sales Item #95 2272
SLL Order Modif. Orders Sold 3615
SLM Stock Order Processing Code 7273
T82 Headlamp Control, Automatic on/off (Twilight Sentinel) 10889
U1S Changer, remote CD 7505
UL0 Radio, AM/FM Stereo, Cassette (Base Radio) 2055
UN0 Stereo System w/ CD 8834
UV6 Display, Heads up 1022
UZ6 Speaker System 6 Quad Front Door Mounted, Dual 1/4 Mounted 10889
V49 Front Lic. Plate 6439
VG6 Label, Informaiton-Bumper Impact 988
VH3 VH3 18
VL7 Bumper Impact Information Label (NY State) 486
VM3 Label Info, Consumer BPR IMP STD. 9396
WD0 Containment Vehicle 35
WD1 Pilot Vehicle 19
YF5 Calif. Emissions 1130
Z25 Anniversary Package 10889
ZR6 Special Unit - Show Car 98
ZV1 ZV1 68

HighInFiber

Click here, go to the bottom, enter your VIN and get your RPOs.

Marine One

Cool! Just printed mine off for inclusion in my Corvette's binder. I've got the window sticker the factory invoice, and all of the stickers and tags that came with it in document protectors inside a 3" binder.