First Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Heading to Auction
The first retail production 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will cross the auction block at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the work it does to support wounded veterans through the Building for America’s Bravest program, said Chevrolet. The auction will take place on January 20, 2018 and you can bet Rick Hendrick will be among the bidders.
Powered by a supercharged LT5 engine, the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 brings 755 horsepower and 715 pound-feet of torque to the streets. Designed to take on the world’s best supercars, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will go on sale next spring.
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Don’t be surprised if the first Corvette ZR1 sells for over $1 million at the auction. At the 2017 L.A. Auto Show, the American automaker debuted the convertible variant of the ZR1 and also announced the coupe’s pricing will start from $119,995 including destination.
“GM and Chevrolet are proud to honor and support the brave men and women of our armed forces,” said Steve Hill, GM vice president of U.S. Sales and Service. “With the proceeds from the auction of the Corvette ZR1, we will be able to offer additional support to some of our most severely wounded veterans through the Building for America’s Bravest effort.”
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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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Looks like some dumb bat mobile. I would not be caught dead in that thing
Very nice but the rear spoiler detracts. Some sort of "hide-away" or retractable rear spoiler would make it perfection.