‘Aged’ Look on Newer Corvettes: Does It Work?

A trend is starting. The fact that you don’t like it won’t keep it from happening. “Aged” cars are apparently now gaining popularity. Why? I have no idea. That said, this modified C5 found on eBay has elicited some polarized responses from our members regarding the way it looks. If the rusted look on a Corvette seems to sit oddly with you, you’re not alone.

This Corvette has particularly high mileage though, which may be why the owner went with a wrap instead of a re-paint. It started life in the color of black, which you can see below, and has received some pretty extensive modifications. It’s had the engine pulled, machined, blueprinted, and re-assembled with an all new rotating assembly. Dyno results show 410 hp to the rear wheels, so at least if you take off the wrap, you’ll have a pretty stout Corvette.

It’ll stay with its current owner, though. Bidding ended at $12,501, which was well short of the $15,000 reserve, and a $17,000 “buy it now“ price. Perhaps having 180,000 miles had something to do with it. Or, maybe that wrap just doesn’t do it for most people.

Chime in with your thoughts on the forum. >>

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