Chevrolet has announced that it will auction off its first-produced Corvette Z06 for consumers. This auction will take place on January 29th at Barrett-Jackson's annual Scottsdale sale. The actual value of the Corvette Z06 is expected to start at roughly USD 100,000, though this auction will likely reach much higher than this due to the auction being for the VIN-001 first model.
Historically, these charity-supporting VIN-001 models raise roughly $1 million, if not more, due to the combination of exclusivity of the vehicle and the goodwill of supporting a charity. While the auction will end on January 29th, the lucky winner will not receive the vehicle until it is produced later in 2022. At that point, the cost of the vehicle will be deducted from the auction funds, and the remainder will be donated to charity.
The charity selected for this auction is 'Operation Homefront,' an organization that seeks to aid military families in the United States, whether the families are struggling due to deployed members or whether military involvement has harmed the families.
Charitable Sports Car Auctions
Chevrolet is Auctioning Its First 2023 Corvette Z06 to Fundraise
Trend Themes
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