First 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Fetches $250K at Auction
To little surprise, the winning bidder was none other than Rick Hendrick.
The first 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE crossed the auction block at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach, with Hendrick bidding $250,000 to claim VIN 001. The owner of Hendrick Motorsports has a history of purchasing “first-of” auctions from Chevrolet, but he isn’t entirely preferential since he also did get his hands on the first production Acura NSX. All of Hendrick’s winning bid of $250,000 is going to benefit The United Way charity, like most first-production General Motors vehicles.
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The 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE features a supercharged V8 engine sporting 650 horsepower, paired to a six-speed manual transmission. With more aggressive styling on the exterior, including a large rear spoiler, front splitter and enlarged grille openings, it’s a track-focused model and also comes standard with 19-inch wheels wrapped with Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R tires.
The $250,000 sum is the same Hendrick paid in 2011 for the first production Camaro ZL1 at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas.
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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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