Built by California’s N2A Motors, the unusual Anteros mixes LS2 Corvette performance with a carbon-fiber body and retro European-inspired styling.
Corvette in Disguise
Some rare cars earn their status through limited production or high price tags. Others are rare simply because they were never meant to exist in the first place. The N2A Anteros falls firmly into the latter category. At a glance, the car resembles a low-volume Italian exotic from decades past, but beneath the sculpted bodywork sits the platform of a C6 Chevrolet Corvette. One example of this unusual mash-up recently sold at auction for $66,500, a figure that lands close to the starting price of a new Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray.
California-Built Curiosity
The car was constructed by N2A Motors using a 2005 Corvette coupe as its base. While the chassis and core mechanical components remain Corvette-derived, the exterior was completely redesigned. Carbon-fiber body panels replace the original sheet metal and are finished in Dark Ming Blue Metallic, giving the car a dramatically different appearance compared with its donor vehicle.
Retro European Influence
Styling is where the Anteros diverges most sharply from its American origins. The design borrows cues commonly associated with vintage European grand tourers, including a long clamshell hood, sculpted fenders, a wire-mesh grille, and single round taillights. The car’s name comes from Anteros, the Greek god associated with requited love, an appropriate reference for a project that appears driven more by passion than by commercial logic.
Targa Top Remains
Despite the extensive body transformation, one notable feature of the Corvette platform was retained: the removable targa roof. The open-air design allows the car to keep one of the original Corvette’s defining traits, offering the option of top-down driving while maintaining the coupe structure when the panel is installed.
Corvette Power Underneath
Mechanically, the Anteros remains close to its Corvette origins. Power comes from the Corvette’s 6.0-liter LS2 V8, producing around 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission and a rear-wheel-drive layout with a limited-slip differential. The build also features upgraded components such as Wilwood brakes with drilled and slotted rotors, staggered billet wheels, and Kumho performance tires.
Mystery Mileage
While visually striking, the car carries some uncertainties typical of heavily modified vehicles. Official records still identify it by its Corvette VIN, and a vehicle history report includes a note about a possible odometer rollback earlier in its life. The digital odometer currently shows roughly 15,000 miles, though the actual total remains unclear.
An Unusual Corvette Alternative
For its new owner, the Anteros represents an unconventional take on Corvette ownership. It may not be factory-correct, and its styling ensures it will never blend in with ordinary sports cars. But for roughly the price of a new C8, the buyer now has a one-off machine that pairs recognizable Corvette performance with the appearance of a retro-inspired exotic.
