Vehicle Description
This 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary AAT Conversion is an
eye-catching collectible that makes daily driving a classic car
easy for anybody! The 1953 Chevrolet Corvette marked the beginning
of a true American sports car legacy. This original two-seat
convertible featured a lightweight fiberglass body, 235 cubic inch
inline-six engine, and 2-speed automatic transmission. Though the
first Corvette had a distinctive design, it lacked power and modern
conveniences. Over the next 70+ years, the Corvette would evolve
into one of the most iconic and sought-after performance cars in
the world. Ahead of the Corvette's 50th Anniversary in 2003,
Chevrolet explored special-edition prototypes-including one radical
design that paid tribute to the 1953 Corvette's classic styling.
While GM ultimately chose to release a tamer, limited-edition 2003
C5 Corvette with 50th Anniversary Red paint, champagne interior,
and commemorative embroidery, the retro prototype didn't disappear.
A former GM designer acquired the molds and founded Advanced
Automotive Technologies (AAT), offering the '53 Commemorative
Edition Corvette. Built on a C5 Corvette convertible chassis, this
unique model featured a redesigned hood, front and rear fascias,
classic round headlights, chrome bumpers, vintage-style taillights,
and a diecast front grille. With a starting price of $32,500 (plus
donor vehicle), AAT transformed late-model Corvettes into
show-stopping retro-style classics-delivering vintage Corvette
looks with the performance, comfort, and reliability of a modern
C5. This particular AAT Converted Corvette comes to us from a
longtime owner who throughly enjoyed the car and took great care of
it during their nearly 15 year ownership. Under the hood on this
'00 AAT Corvette is a Fuel-Injected 5.7 Liter LS1 V8 engine that
was said to have produced 345 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque
from the factory. The 5.7L LS is mated to a 4L60E 4-speed Automatic
Overdrive transmission that makes for an easy and pleasurable car
to drive. Exhaust exits through a wonderfully sounding exhaust
setup that provides that unmistakable Corvette bite on startup and
while cruising down the road. While this C5 Corvette may look like
a first generation on the outside, it comes absolutely loaded with
creature comforts! You'll be able to keep the rubber to the
pavement while launching this gorgeous Corvette since it comes
outfitted with a traction-controlled limited slip rear
differential. With rack and pinion power steering, squeezing into a
tight parking space at the local car show or ice cream parlor is a
total breeze and turning on a dime can be accomplished with only
one hand. Additionally the dual outside mirrors that are both power
adjustable, so whether you're maneuvering into tight parking spot
or making a simple lane change, you'll have piece of mind that
nothing is in a blind spot. Slotted brake rotors on all 4 wheels
combined with power-assisted brake calipers and anti-lock power
disc brakes make stopping this performance machine easy as well.
Riding on a set of 18 inch Coys C-5 wheels with 235/40R18 Toyos up
front and 265/45R18 Toyos in the rear, this 2000 Corvette has an
aggressive custom look and superb ride. The tan soft convertible
top easily goes up and down, so easy in fact that it can be raised
or lowered by just one person. The custom AAT body on this Corvette
is finished in beautiful Torch Red paint that completes the
exterior look of this fantastic Retro-styled C5 Corvette. The
interior of this 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary AAT
Conversion is both gorgeous and loaded! The driver's and passenger
bucket seats are extremely comfortable, upholstered in two-tone Red
and Shale leather and are even power adjustable. The shale door
panels, matching carpeting and floor mats, center console and dash,
all retain the modern look of a C5 Corvette and all present
particularly well. Of course, items such as power windows and
multi-speed adjustable windshield wipers are included as well, as
can be expected for any car of this vintage. You'll be able to stay
cool even on the hottest summer days and warm during a early autumn
night, since this Corvette is is equipped with dual zone climate
control, complete with a heather and Air Conditioning. While
probably rarely used, this Corvette also is optioned with a front
and rear defroster should you ever need it. An AM/FM/CD radio
ensures that you'll be able to listen to all of your tunes while
cruising. This Corvette also comes equipped with several noteworthy
driver-friendly options including cruise control as well as an
adjustable Heads-Up Display (HUD) system so that driver can monitor
their speed as well as the engine's performance without have to
take their eyes off the road. Full instrumentation includes a 200
MPH speedometer, 7,000 RPM tachometer with a 6,000 RPM redline,
battery gauge, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, and fuel
gauge, along with the C5 Corvette's Driver Information Center that
is navigated with buttons to the right of the instrument cluster
with information shown on the integrated digital display. If you're
looking for a classic Corvette for sale with modern drivability, or
a collectible 50th Anniversary Corvette, the AAT Commemorative
Edition is a rare blend of timeless style and performance. Give
Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!
*EFI 5.7L LS1 V8 w/ 345HP
*4L60E 4 Speed Automatic Overdrive Transmission
*4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes w/ Slotted Rotors
*Power Rack & Pinion Steering
*Limited Slip Rear Differential
*Dual-Zone Air Conditioning & Heater
*$30k+ AAT Conversion on Clean Carfax Car
*Custom Torch Red Body
*Red & Shale Leather Power Bucket Seats w/ Console
*Cruise Control & Heads Up Display
*Power Windows & Side Mirrors
*Odometer Reads: 81,505 Miles
