2002 white convertible
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7th Gear
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From: Camp Point Illinois
2002 white convertible
I just purchased a 2002 arctic white convertible w/ tan leather interior and tan top. the center console arm-rest has checkered flag across top, also in leather. Car is in excellent (show) condition w/ only 34k miles on it. Was told previous owner showed the car and that it was only one of 5 of this particular model in the US. This is my first vette, so know very little about them. Anyone know why this one might be rare or unique, or that it even is? Would appreciate any info available.
Race Director
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St.. Jude Donor '17-'18
It might be rare for the color combination of the white, tan interor, tan top. You can search the web for production numbers for color combos for each year. Maybe others will chime in to help more.
Instructor
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From: Dublin, OH and Clyde, NC
I believe for the most part these cars were ordered in the color combo that the purchaser wanted, I don't believe many were manufactured without being attached to a specific order for a specific buyer....if there are only 5 in this color combo I think it just means not many people ordered it.....
Melting Slicks
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From: Lehigh Valley PA
Sorry - I just love pictures of Vettes...
Best of luck with your new ride... If you share a picture of your SPID (the white label in your glove box or in your console) will tell us if you have any rare options.
Last edited by Mayor111; Jun 17, 2017 at 06:00 PM.
Pro
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From: Aurora Colorado
There were 318 2002 convertibles manufactured with Speedway White exterior and Light Oak interior and top.
Of these 318--216 had automatic transmissions and 57 had manual transmissions.
You have a relatively rare 2002 no matter which transmission you have.
Of these 318--216 had automatic transmissions and 57 had manual transmissions.
You have a relatively rare 2002 no matter which transmission you have.
Last edited by phoneman91; Jun 17, 2017 at 06:33 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fort Myers Beach Florida
I also have a white 2002 vert with oak top and leather. Last year at a local car show I saw two other identical cars, all three were manual 6 speed. Led me to believe it's not so rare but I never researched the numbers.
Pro
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From: Aurora Colorado
Only 57 were made with manual transmissions in 2002 model year.
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Melting Slicks
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From: jefferson texas
I don't know anything about specific numbers/rarity, but I will say that I love white, either arctic white or speedway white, on C5's. An under appreciated color in my opinion, but very classy looking. Sounds like a beautiful C5 (also has the right top). Good luck with your new baby and enjoy some summer drop top cruising! Best wishes!
Last edited by friou; Jun 18, 2017 at 09:34 AM. Reason: spelling
Intermediate
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From: Collinsville Ms
I don't know anything about specific numbers/rarity, but I will say that I love white, either arctic white or speedway white, on C5's. An under appreciated color in my opinion, but very classy looking. Sounds like a beautiful C5 (also has the right top). Good luck with your new baby and enjoy some summer drop top cruising! Best wishes!
Pro
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From: Aurora Colorado
I don't know anything about specific numbers/rarity, but I will say that I love white, either arctic white or speedway white, on C5's. An under appreciated color in my opinion, but very classy looking. Sounds like a beautiful C5 (also has the right top). Good luck with your new baby and enjoy some summer drop top cruising! Best wishes!
Burning Brakes
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From: Portland OR
My 2001 is, or was identical. It now has a black top and black and chrome wheels. I love the color white. I have a white ford truck, a white boat, a white toyota 4 runner and a white utlity trailer. It's sorta funny because I didn't plan it that way. Yours is a very nice and clean looking Vet
Fred
Fred
Last edited by memmer; Jun 19, 2017 at 09:38 AM.
really liking those rims!
