2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary – Rare 6-Speed Manual (Anniversary Red / Shale)
Not just a badge—this is a real factory 50th Anniversary Edition Coupe with the 6-speed manual. Most were automatics; manuals are hard to find, especially clean and unmolested. (estimated less than 750 still on the road)
Highlights
62,000 miles – clean CT title, no accidents
6-speed manual, removable glass targa top
New (2025) Continental DWS 06+ tires, <100 miles
New brakes
Refreshed suspension: Bilstein shocks, Z06 sway bars, new bushings/end links
→ tight, confident ride (original sway bars included)
50th Package
Anniversary Red Metallic paint
Shale leather w/ embroidered 50th logos
Champagne 50th wheels, Bose audio, factory 50th badging
Why this car
Rare spec (manual 50th), garage-kept, tastefully improved, no deferred maintenance.
Priced right for condition and rarity.
Price: $23,750 (reasonable offers considered)
Location: Trumbull / Fairfield County, CT
No trades. Cash or certified bank check. Test drives with valid license & proof of insurance.
Keywords: C5, 50th Anniversary, manual, 6 speed, Corvette, Anniversary Red, Shale, LS1