Boasting a flat-plane-crank V8 wail and impressive mid-engined driving dynamics, the 2023 Corvette Z06 is a hugely desirable machine, and as such, every unit that hits the auction block is quickly scooped up for big bucks. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that this 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible 70th Anniversary Edition just changed hands for an eye-watering $275,000, or $302,500 including the 10 percent auction commission.
The Vette in question was up for grabs as Lot S87 at the recent Mecum Auctions event in Glendale, Arizona. A video captured at the event documents the moment the 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible 70th Anniversary Edition was sold.
GM unveiled the 2023 Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition early last year, acknowledging the sports car’s seven-decade history with a selection of unique bits and pieces. All 2023 Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition models are finished in one of two unique exterior colors, including either White Peal Metallic Tri-coat with optional Satin Gray stripes, or Carbon Flash Metallic with optional Satin Black stripes. This particular model is an example of the former and does not include the stripes.
In the corners, we spot a set of Spider Graphite aluminum wheels with a red stripe, sized at 20 inches in front and 21 inches in the rear. There’s also 70th Anniversary badging in various locations around the vehicle.
Inside, this 2023 Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition is equipped with Torch Red seat belts, a suede steering wheel, and eight-way power GT2 bucket seats. There’s also an 8-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen and customizable 12-inch diagonal color display for the driver. Further infotainment goodies include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as the Performance Data and video recorder.
Under the body panels, the 2023 Corvette Z06 rides on the GM Y2 platform, while behind the cabin, the sports car draws motivation from the naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT6 gasoline engine. Output is rated at 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Production takes place at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
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Comments
Wow. Not even a ZO7 Aero car. I was fortunate to get a new ZO6/ZO7 with the exposed CF aero package with the high wing. It also has the exposed CF wheels and roof. 3LZ. Does anybody have an idea how many ZO7s have been built so far. Thanks
I would never pay a penny, over msrp. I might of waited 3 years for my Vette C8 but that was my dealers fault, they lied/exaggerated, about lots of things. I personally paid less, because the price quoted on their internet site was 2000$ more, than when the car arrived at my dealers.
The dealer I deal with sells everything at MSRP or lower. I got my ZL1 and ZO6 at MSRP
150000 over MSRP……What a waste of money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Would definitely take a Lambo at that price. No Corvette is worth more than ~$100k.
Guess you’ve never driven one. LOL!!
A friend of mine ordered a Z 06 , 18 months ago. When it came in, the dealer( Estero Bay Chevrolet in Estero, Fl) told him “Market adjustment” pushed the price up $100,000. He did not take it. Dealer sold it on e bay, saying the customer backed out. That dealer is skum.
Wow, you’ve got to want it pretty bad to pay that. Someone is laughing all the way to the bank! Good on them. I’m just laughing!
Haha!!! Remember 3 or 4 years ago when GM boasted the base C8 being UNDER $60k, and all the speculation that a base Z06 would go for $85k , maybe $90k tops?
So much for the “attainable” American sports car that any average working slob could reach for. I really miss the good ol’ days (80’s, 90’s) when sports cars (mustangs, Camaro, Corvette) were truly and realistically attainable, providing “affordable fun”
The level of greed we’re seeing these days is beyond outrageous….as is the fools willing to pony up this type of money
You can buy a new Vette cheaper than my new pick up. Anybody who thought they could get a C8 ZO6 based on what a C7 ZO6 cost was dreaming. The 7 was a Vette with a super charger. The 8’s motor is a hand built motor with the best parts money can buy. Along with all they other up grades, they just can’t build a car with that same performance for $90,000. It’s a whole different world that we are living in. The Stingray is an amazing car for the money. Nothing compares to it anywhere for that kind of money. Get a Stingray, it’s affordable and an amazing car.