Very First C8 Headed to Barrett-Jackson Auction in January
If you want the very first mid-engine C8 Corvette ever built, you're going to get a fair chance to buy it. If you have the cash, that is.
First Sale
Barrett-Jackson's flagship auction, Scottsdale, has featured its fair share of "firsts" in terms of new production vehicles. So it's really no surprise that the star of the 2020 Scottsdale auction will be the very first C8 Corvette ever built, VIN #001. And as is usually the case, GM will donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this special Corvette to charity - this time the Detroit Children's Fund, which benefits underfunded Detroit public schools.
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Big Money
Obviously, owning the very first mid-engine production Corvette ever built is a special honor. And as we've seen in the past, it likely won't come cheap. After all, the last C7 ever built sold for a cool $2.7-million at the Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction in June. So you can probably bet that the first C8 will command at least a million, likely more.
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Place Your Bids
Still, if you want to take your shot at this special Corvette, you'll get your chance when the legendary 49th installment of the Scottsdale auction takes place January 11-19. And if you want to scope out the car before you place a bid, it'll be on display in the Future Events exhibit during the 12th Annual Las Vegas Auction at the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort.
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Few Details
Barrett-Jackson hasn't revealed the full spec of the first C8 Corvette just yet, but we do know a few things about it. Namely, 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray VIN 001 comes equipped with the Z51 performance package, which adds an electronically controlled limited-slip differential with a shorter final-drive ratio, Brembo brakes, a performance exhaust, heavy-duty cooling system, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires.
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Exciting Opportunity
“We’re honored that Chevrolet has selected our 2020 Scottsdale Auction to sell one of the most historically important sports cars of our time,” said Craig Jackson, chairman, and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ushers in a new era of design and performance that will long be regarded as a milestone for America’s sports car. Witnessing the sale of the first production 2020 will, without a doubt, be one of the hallmarks of next year’s Scottsdale Auction. What makes this sale even more exciting is that 100 percent of the hammer price will benefit the incredible students across the Detroit area.”
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Strong Partnership
“Over the years Chevrolet has partnered with Barrett-Jackson to raise millions of dollars for charity through the auction of many VIN 001 vehicles,” added Sean Finegan, Chevrolet Manager of Corporate Events. “Since its debut in July, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette has raced its way into the hearts of performance enthusiasts around the globe. We’re excited to team up with Barrett-Jackson again and auction the first retail production Corvette in Scottsdale in January to benefit Detroit Children’s Fund. It’s only fitting that VIN 001 begin its legacy on the block to help build up and invest in the lives of students across this great city.”
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Book Your Travel
“Barrett-Jackson has set the stage for the sale of some of the most iconic VIN 001, prototype and first production vehicles of our time,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “We couldn’t be more proud to continue that tradition with help from Chevrolet and the sale of the first retail production mid-engine Corvette to support the wonderful kids of the Detroit area. This beautiful Corvette Stingray is going to set new standards in the sports car world, and we couldn’t be more excited to be a part of its history. If you were looking for a fantastic reason to be in Scottsdale next January, this is it.”
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Bidding War
Even if our bank account denies us any chance of bringing the first C8 Corvette home, we'll certainly be watching as this amazing machine (and the rest of the world) finds out who it's new owner will be. And given how noble the charity is it's supporting, we hope that it erupts into a bidding war like no other, too!
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