In the eyes of some fans, there’s practically nothing that states Corvette extra than a Torch Purple around Adrnaline Red C7 Z06.

This one particular presently on the current market in the Rutherfordton, N.C., space is even additional particular, however – as in VIN 001 for the 2017 model year.

It would seem that car fanatic/philanthropist Rick Hendrick ordinarily has a declare on the first substantial model of any technology Corvette, but a different North Carolina person managed to slip this 1 earlier him – likely due to the fact 2017 represented the third year for the 650-horsepower supercharged seventh-technology Z06.

Nonetheless, if you’re a collector who’s into sizeable figures, this convertible remaining provided for sale on Craigslist could be suitable up your alley. The authentic operator – who claims this is his 13th Corvette and “by much the best” 1 – is promoting the motor vehicle for $145,000 or greatest provide.

“This might be your only chance to personal a VIN #1 CORVETTE,” he states in the listing, and he’s in all probability right. After all, how several this kind of numerically important automobiles have you run throughout through your life time?

That asking price tag may seem to be higher to some, but take into consideration that Hendrick bought the to start with Z06 convertible at auction in 2015 for $800,000. Before, he had also procured the 1st 2014 Stingray convertible for $1 million, even though all the proceeds from the two sales went to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Most cancers Institute. 

Remarkably, this historically significant 2017 Z06 has been driven 5,000 miles – which is unusual for a traditionally substantial Corvette, most of which are retained in a bubble and under no circumstances even see a pebble on a road. Yet, the proprietor claims this gently applied Corvette stays in “pristine” situation and has usually been garaged, with most of the mileage said to have occur from collaborating in auto displays, Corvette Expo, and Rod Operate in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

The seller contains a detailed history of his automobile, from the very commencing on June 20, 2016 when Chevy permitted his get for Vin #1. Output Manage acknowledged the vehicle the following working day, and #1 was designed on Sept. 24, 2016 and sent to Carter Chevrolet in Shelby, N.C., on Oct. 5, 2016. He picked it up the future day.

The car or truck features the 2LZ Tools Group that contains Memory Seats, Seat Adjusters, Electricity Heated Outside the house Mirrors w/Automobile Dimming, Rearview Mirror w/Car Dimming, Curb Check out Cameras (Entrance), Universal Residence Distant, Quality Audio w/Encompass, Advanced Theft Deterrent Process, Heads-Up Display, and XM Radio.

Other options contain Z06 Chrome Aluminum Wheels, Functionality Information & Online video Recorder, Navigation, 8-velocity Paddle Change Automatic Transmission, Distant Car Get started, Tailor made Crimson Calipers, Carbon Flash Hood Stripe, Z06 Underhood Liner, Indoor Car Car Deal with, WeatherTech floor mats and trunk liner, and a five-yr ceramic coating applied May perhaps 20, 2020.

Resource:

craigslist.org


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