FOR RELEASE: 2003-10-20 CONTACTS Chevrolet And GM Sponsored Auctions To Auction Five Unique Chevy SSR Signature Series Vehicles Chevrolet Dealers Eligible To Bid On Unique And Rare Used Vehicles DETROIT - Chevrolet has announced plans to auction five used Signature Series SSRs (Super Sport Roadsters), each previously used in a unique promotion, each through a regional GM Sponsored Auction. Chevrolet will be offering the "pedigreed" SSRs through five GM Sponsored Auctions. Only Chevrolet dealers will be eligible to bid on these unique and rare units. The auctions featuring the SSR Signature Series bidding include: z October 20, 2003 - Manheim's Florida Auto Auction of Orlando (VIN# 000021 Media Review SSR (Orlando, Fla.) z October 23, 2003 - ADESA Boston (VIN# 000025) Media Review SSR (Boston, Mass.) z October 30, 2003 - Manheim's Arena Auto Auction (VIN# 000022) Media Review SSR (Chicago, Ill.) z November 4, 2003 - Manheim's Dallas Auto Auction (VIN# 000023) Media Review SSR (Dallas, Tex.) z November 19, 2003 - Manheim's Southern California Auto Auction (VIN# 000024) Media Review SSR (Fontana, Calif.) The Chevrolet SSR Signature Series is comprised of the first 25 SSR vehicles produced for sale. Since this spring, each vehicle has been used for promotional purposes developing a one-of-a-kind pedigree that helps chronicle its use up until the time it goes to auction. Accompanying each SSR Signature Series unit will be a scrapbook enclosed in an aluminum box that chronicles where each unit has been, and in particular, will include copies of the articles and photographs of these Media Review SSRs. The SSR Signature Series vehicles carry vehicle identification numbers (VINs) ending with the numerals 000001 through 000025. Auto collectors and enthusiasts often consider vehicles with low numbers to be the most desirable. About the Chevrolet SSR The Chevrolet SSR is part roadster, part pickup and a completely innovative expression of Chevrolet's proud heritage. A highlight of SSR's design is a unique power-operated retractable hardtop that stores vertically and out of sight between the passenger and rear stowage compartments in less than 30 seconds. The frame and chassis of the SSR are similar in design to Chevrolet's mid-size TrailBlazer family of sport utilities. All major exterior panels are of one-piece stamped steel. Under the hood is a 300-horsepower, aluminum-block version of GM's Vortec 5300 (5.3-liter) small-block V-8 that drives the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Rounding out the SSR's sporty street machine appearance are 19-inch front and 20-inch rear tires and wheels. About the Signature Series SSR Each Signature Series SSR has been involved in a different high-profile activity around the country, ranging from music tours to the Indianapolis 500 to major street art exhibitions, among others. During their use, Chevrolet representatives have been collecting memorabilia, photographs, autographs, news coverage, and other keepsakes that document use of the vehicle. The collectables pertaining to each Signature Series SSR will be placed in a special scrapbook and custom-designed metal "pedigree" box that will be provided with the vehicle when it is ultimately purchased. All 25 of the Chevrolet SSR Signature Series vehicles are identical in appearance and content. In addition, they will feature certain content that will not be available on any other 2003 SSR. z UltraViolet paint z A Signature Series badge on the "waterfall" interior panel between the bucket seat uppers. Each chromed badge will be numbered and "signed" by at least two GM or supplier team members directly associated with the SSR program. z Silver stitching on the black leather-wrapped steering wheel and seats z Addition of the SSR logo on the vehicle's VIN plate z Signature Series badge on the tailgate z Body-color engine cover with silver insert and billet aluminum strips z Floor mats with the SSR logo z Cargo compartment trim with wood strips, lights and drop-down storage For more information on GM Sponsored Auctions and specifics on the individual events where the SSR Signature Series vehicles will be offered, sign into www.gmonlineauctions.com. For information regarding other used SSR Signature Series vehicles that will be sold through Kruse International, call 1-800-968-4444, or access their website at www.kruse.com. For more information on the all-new Chevrolet SSR, call 1-800-950-2438, or go to www.chevy.com/ssrinfo. About General Motors General Motors (NYSE: GM), the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, designs, builds and markets cars and trucks worldwide, and has been the global automotive sales leader since 1931. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com. CONTACT(S): Jim Labadie 313-394-0322 [email protected] Rebecca Harris 313-667-2634 [email protected] .