Hey there, fellow car enthusiasts! Let’s talk about one of the most unique vehicles to ever roll out of Detroit – the Chevrolet SSR. This isn’t your typical pickup truck story. It’s about how Chevy took a wild concept car and actually put it into production, creating what might be the only factory-built retro-styled pickup truck convertible ever made!
Production Numbers Tell an Interesting Story:
- 2003: 2,989 units
- 2004: 9,648 units
- 2005: 8,107 units
- 2006: 1,651 units Total production: 22,395 units
Current Market Snapshot (Recent Sales & Listings):
- Bring a Trailer (December 2023): A 2006 model with the 400hp LS2 and 6-speed manual, showing 45k miles, sold for $33,750 (including fees)
- Cars & Bids (November 2023): A 2004 model with 38k miles brought $28,500 (including fees)
- Facebook Marketplace (Current listing): A 2003 first-year example with 62k miles asking $26,900
- eBay Motors (Recent sale): A 2005 LS2-powered model, reportedly showing 29k miles, sold for $32,500
For comparison, here’s what else you could get in this price range:
- C5 Corvette convertibles
- Last-generation Ford Thunderbirds
- Early Dodge Vipers
- First-generation BMW Z8s
What makes the SSR particularly interesting is its evolution. The early models came with a 300-horsepower 5.3L V8, but in 2005, Chevy dropped in the 400-horsepower LS2 V8 from the Corvette. According to period road tests, this bumped performance from “adequate” to “impressive,” with 0-60 times reportedly dropping from 7.7 to 5.5 seconds.
Why Collectors Should Pay Attention:
• Unique combination of retro styling and modern technology
• Limited production numbers, especially first and last years
• Available with Corvette power in later models
• Only convertible pickup truck from a major manufacturer in modern times
• Increasingly difficult to find in unmodified condition
Additional Current Listings:
On Facebook Marketplace:
2004 Chevrolet SSR: Advertised by seller as a “Very rare car that has been in the family since new. Always garge kept. Has never seen winter or even rain. Only 21,000 km. It’s appraised at $45,000. The price is $35,000 firm. Serious buyers only.” U.S. dollar equivalent price is $24,225 at today’s (03/02/2025) exchange rates.
2003 Chevrolet SSR: As stated by the seller, 5.3L V-8 with 8,072 Miles and 2 previous owners in the U.S. No Accidents. Priced at $45995 plus tax and licensing. Truck will be sold certified.
2003 Chevrolet SSR: Asking $31,000 CAD ($21,465) at today’s (03/02/2025 USD), 107,500 stated kilometers (66,798 miles), 3+ owners, sold with Ontario safety certification.
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