First Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible Fetches $1M at Barrett-Jackson Auction
After the first production Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe sold for $1.05 million at a Barrett-Jackson auction earlier this year, expectations were high as the first convertible variant crossed the block at the Palm Beach Barrett-Jackson auction.
The winning bid for the first Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible was $1,000,000 – just $50,000 shy of its coupe counterpart. The winner? Rick Hendrick yet again, the NASCAR team owner who also took home the first production coupe.
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Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, which General Motors has sent nearly $6 million in support over the last 15 years.
The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible made its world premiere earlier last month at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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