Vehicle Description
This is a cool classic that's nearly 50 years in the making. The
exterior looks like a first-year 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, but
beneath the custom bodywork is a 2000 Corvette convertible. So you
get all the iconic design lines, and it's now backed by a powerful
LS1 V8, modern suspension, and all the modern amenities you could
want.
Corvette people know this is the exact color combo you should have.
After all, every first-year Corvette was Polo White with a red
interior. But as you get closer, this retro machine has some added
pearlescent glow to give it the extra flair a custom machine like
this deserves. These Commemorative Edition customs were
hand-crafted by Advanced Automotive Technologies (AAT) with new
body panels to give the C5 convertible a whole new attitude. They
really took the time to get the details right. The toothy chrome
grille, screens over the headlights, sweeping side trim with jet
tails on the fender, and extra long tailfins all instantly recall
the first-ever Corvette. We especially love how they incorporated
the original tailpipe design to now hold the reverse lights. A
thoughtful process like this is also expensive to get looking so
good. Not too many people were willing to pay the premium, and so
this is number 76 of what is believed only 200 ever produced.
While it's retro on the outside, the inside is all about modern
performance and comfort. The original Corvette barely had a folding
roof, and this one has a watertight unit that tightly contorts into
its storage area with ease. The leather bucket seats provide the
perfect balance of sports car bolstering and all-day comfort
padding. This is especially true since both are power adjustable,
so you and your passenger can find the perfect luxury position. As
you look across the dash, you're going to spot a few white elements
in this aggressively red interior. This is just another way to pay
tribute to the style of the first-year Corvette, and it's another
reminder you are in a very special machine. A proper limited
edition car like this also needs to come with all your favorite
features. It includes dual zone climate control, leather-wrapped
steering wheel, dual airbags, AM/FM/CD changer stereo, power
windows, power locks, anti-theft system, and keyless entry. There's
even the convenient windshield head up display (HUD). Most
family-sized convertibles don't even offer a real trunk, but this
custom build still retains the C5's good cargo characteristics. So
feel free to take this cool retro machine on a weekend getaway for
two.
While the first Corvettes almost died off because they were
underpowered, you'll never have that problem in this creation. The
C5 was a true leap ahead for sports cars when it received the LS1
motor. So it's great to have the correct fuel-injected V8 looking
so good in this one. And while the upgraded engine cover gives it
flair, you can also tell it has received the right investment in
components - right down to the Optima red top battery. A modern
powerplant like this is ideal, because it fires up readily, sounds
terrific, and idles easily. It's a versatile V8 that makes for easy
driving in everyday situations. But the moment you want a
performance machine, it growls to life to deliver a 345 horsepower
dominant presence on the streets. And when you want to get
aggressive, features like the Active Handling System and Selective
Real Time Damping System (a rare and expensive option) optimize the
driving experience. This convertible comes with a four-speed
automatic transmission w/overdrive, power steering, four-wheel disc
brakes, cruise control, and a fully independent double-wishbone
suspension. It's a total package that makes this collectable a fine
companion for everything from the backroads to the morning
commute.
Complete with owner's manual, this is a rare, distinct, and
versatile modern classic. So when collectability and drivability
meet so nicely, you know this will always have desirability. Don't
miss out, call today!