Chevy Avalanche Base Camp SEMA Concept Available for Purchase

Looking for a unique classic car to add to your collection? Look no further than the concept car that wasn’t destroyed. And the latest example of this genre is currently for sale in Alberta, Canada.

The 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Base Camp LT was built before the truck went into production and made appearances at auto shows around the world, including that year’s SEMA show. While it’s not fully certified that this is the real deal, documents suggesting that it was being in private hands date back to at least 2006 when it was sold for $20,900 at Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach auction.

What makes this concept car so fascinating is its retro features. The custom tailgate has a built-in GPS, stove, sink, and cutting board. Nokia phones in the front and back (though they don’t actually function), Bose speakers, a Magovox in-dash computer, heated and cooled cupholders, and a special Coleman tent that is the only one of its kind in existence are just some of the cool features of this truck.

The yellow paint, which was popular in the early 2000s, continues inside where panels in the upholstery (and the Nokia phones) borrow the color to give the truck a sense of cohesion. This truck presaged so much of what was to come in the automotive industry.

Although it is registered for the road up in Alberta, the Avalanche Base Camp LT has just 1,956 miles (3,148 km) on the odometer and has been treated as more of a showpiece than a daily driver. The seller is auctioning it off on eBay with a starting bid of $37,034 ($50,000 CAD). However, another sale page that is apparently of the same vehicle can also be found on Hemmings, where the asking price is $125,000.

Why Chevrolet allowed the concept to avoid destruction (a normal practice with concept vehicles that don’t necessarily live up to federal regulations) is not clear. But we’re happy they did. This kooky concept car is a must-have for any collector looking for something truly unique.

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