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Top 5 Most Interesting Auctions: Check Out The Corvettes That Brought 53,000 Views

[12/04/2024] An ex-Daytona 500 C6 Z06 Pace Car and NCRS-winning 1958 C1 helped us reach nearly 53,000 views and $500,000 in sales!

Our top pick brought in over 14,000 views! Photo Credit: BaT

Greetings, CorvSport readers, and welcome back to another installment of CorvSport’s bi-monthly series, where we bring you the Top 5 most interesting Corvettes that have recently sold at the most popular auction sites. We love to follow the Corvette markets and bring you all the ins and outs of what is happening with each generation. From our Garage Queens For Sale features to our exclusive Wholesale Market Reports, we strive to feel the pulse of what is going on in the markets and bring it to you in a concise and easy-to-read format! [Author’s Note: This article is FREE and not behind a paywall. If/when any popups occur, please click to make them disappear and continue enjoying the feature.]

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This week’s Top 5 Most Interesting Auction Sales!

#5

2006 Lingenfelter-Supercharged Corvette Convertible 3LT

5,331 Miles

Sold For: $50,000

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 6,277 Watchers: 547 Comments: 70 Bids: 38

Date Sold: 11/27/2024

Offered By: Dealer

Highlights:

  • This 2006 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was purchased new by the owner, and its 6.0-liter LS2 V8 was outfitted with a Magnuson supercharger and intercooler system by Lingenfelter Performance Engineering of Decatur, Indiana, in September 2009. Lingenfelter-branded valve covers were also installed, as well as loads of other goodies.
  • A Fabulous Restorations FC6 body kit has also been installed, and it includes a raised and scooped hood, active aero, vented front fenders, and a rear spoiler.
  • The Carfax shows one owner and no accidents, and the Lingenfelter invoice totaled $16,368 (shown below).

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer


#4

2019 Corvette ZR1 Coupe ZTK 3ZR Hennessey HPE1000

5,418 Miles

Sold For: $180,000

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 16,276 Watchers: 1,139 Comments: 61 Bids: 18

Date Sold: 12/01/2024

Offered By: Private Party

Highlights:

  • This 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe was modified in 2023 by Hennessey Performance of Sealy, Texas, with their HPE1000 Package, which added a high-flow air induction system, a revised lower pulley, long tube exhaust headers, high-flow catalysts, and revised valve springs, retainers, valves, lifters, and pushrods.
  • Finished in Arctic White over Jet Black leather, the car is equipped with the 3ZR Premium Equipment Group, the Track Performance Package, ported cylinder heads, custom HPE camshaft, carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride Control, a removable carbon-fiber roof panel, heated and ventilated power-adjustable GT bucket seats, front curb-view cameras, navigation, and a head-up display.
  • The Carfax shows four owners and one minor accident.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer


#3

2013 Corvette 427 Convertible

3,435 Miles

Sold For: $65,000

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 7,451 Watchers: 946 Comments: 37 Bids: 31

Date Sold: 11/29/2024

Offered By: Private Party

Highlights:

  • This 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 convertible is one of 2,552 examples produced for the single model year and was purchased new by the seller at Les Stanford Chevrolet of Dearborn, Michigan.
  • It was optioned from the factory with the CFZ Carbon, 1SC, and Battery Protection packages, and it is powered by a 7.0-liter LS7 V8 paired with a six-speed manual gearbox.
  • This beautiful C6 427 Vert is finished in Night Race Blue Metallic and is equipped with Ebony upholstery, a limited-slip differential, a blue convertible soft top, xenon headlights, a Bose sound system, navigation, a head-up display, heated power-adjustable seats, and Keyless Access.
  • The Carfax shows one owner and no accidents, and the original MSRP was $89,910.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer


#2

2007 Corvette Z06 Ex-Daytona 500 Pace Car

3,900 Miles

Sold For: $57,500

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 8,741 Watchers: 858 Comments: 73 Bids: 38

Date Sold: 12/03/2024

Offered By: Dealer

Highlights:

  • This 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was driven by baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. as one of the 2007 Daytona 500 official pace cars, and it was later used to pace the 2007 Brickyard 400 and other races, according to the seller.
  • Equipment includes a roof-mounted light bar, Whelen Engineering strobe lights, a floor-mounted fire extinguisher, Simpson racing harnesses, the 2LZ Preferred Equipment Group, 18″ and 19″ multi-spoke wheels, xenon headlights, a Bose sound system, a head-up display, power-adjustable seats, and Keyless Access.
  • The current owner acquired the car in 2024. Now showing just under 3,900 miles, this C6 Z06 is now offered at no reserve on dealer consignment with a window sticker, memorabilia, removed tires, a scrap-branded Michigan title, and a bill of sale.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer


#1

1958 Corvette Fuel-Injected 4-Speed

2K Miles Shown

Sold For: $117,500

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 14,064 Watchers: 1,350 Comments: 30 Bids: 39

Date Sold: 11/24/2024

Offered By: Private Party

Highlights:

  • This 1958 Chevrolet Corvette was refurbished from 2000 to 2004 and subsequently received NCRS Second Flight and Top Flight honors.
  • The car is powered by a 283ci V8 with Rochester Ramjet fuel injection paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in yellow over charcoal vinyl.
  • This C1 was offered with partial service records, build photos, NCRS awards and judging sheets, the owner’s manual, a car cover, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer


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