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Old Mar 6, 2024 | 04:21 PM
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Did the C5 ever have a gold-tone border to it's nose or rear cross-flag emblem?
I know the 2003 model had a "50th Anniversary" addition to the nose emblem and it had a silver border.
Other C5 model years had a black border.
Did GM ever offer a gold border with the crossed flag emblem?
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Old Mar 6, 2024 | 05:07 PM
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Not from the factory, no. Probably an aftermarket one out there if you want to give your Vette the '80s Caddy vibe with gold.
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Old Mar 6, 2024 | 05:08 PM
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You could get one of those EBay home gold-plating kits and make your own.
Not something I would ever do, but it's your car.
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Old Mar 6, 2024 | 05:32 PM
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Likely an aftermarket. There was also a 24-hours LeMans emblem.
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Old Mar 6, 2024 | 08:53 PM
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thanks. I saw one and wondered if it was ever an OEM option.
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Old Mar 7, 2024 | 12:57 AM
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No, no gold tone border around the emblem from the factory.
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Old Mar 7, 2024 | 07:35 AM
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What's the story on the red flag emblem?

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Old Mar 7, 2024 | 08:38 AM
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That's just an emboidery optioin from Lloyd's mats. Not OEM, but they are GM licensed.
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