A highly unusual vehicle – the N2A Anteros – recently sold for $66,500, placing it in the price range of a brand-new Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray. The Anteros is a one-of-a-kind targa coupe built by California-based N2A Motors, using a 2005 Corvette as its mechanical base. This means the car combines the performance of a C6 Corvette with the styling of a forgotten Italian exotic.
A Corvette in Disguise
The Anteros’ body has been completely reworked with custom carbon-fiber panels finished in Dark Ming Blue Metallic. Its design takes clear inspiration from European automotive aesthetics, featuring round taillights, a long hood, a wire mesh grille, and sculpted fenders. The name “Anteros,” taken from Greek mythology, suggests the car was built more out of passion than practicality.
Performance and Mechanicals
Underneath the custom exterior lies the familiar 6.0-liter LS2 V8 engine from the Corvette, delivering 400 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, providing a traditional driving experience. The car also includes Wilwood brakes, billet wheels, and performance tires.
Potential Concerns and Value
The vehicle’s Carfax still identifies it as a 2005 Corvette, and there are notes of a possible odometer rollback in the past. The current digital odometer reads 15,000 miles, but the actual mileage is unknown. Despite these minor issues, the Anteros offers a unique and attention-grabbing alternative to a standard Corvette, blending reliability with unconventional styling.
For $66,500, the new owner gets a very unique vehicle with a dependable powertrain.
The sale demonstrates that while some cars are valuable due to rarity or price, others exist because someone simply built them – even if nobody asked for them. This Anteros is a perfect example of a passion project realized, and now owned by someone willing to pay for the exclusivity.
