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1969 Corvette Stingray ZL-1 convertible, the only one of its kind, being auctioned in January!
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<blockquote data-quote="CobraBob" data-source="post: 16859653" data-attributes="member: 6727"><p>My cousin in CA owned a 1968 Corvette (bought new) 427 L71 with triple carbs making 435 hp. I don't think his had the alloy heads even though it was intended for mostly racing. I still remember riding in it. What a beast. And what an incredibly mesmerizing ride. This 1969 ZL-1 being auctioned off is pure beauty. It will be interesting to see if bidding exceeds $3 Mil.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.foxnews.com/auto/chevrolet-corvette-auction-worth-millions[/URL]</p><p></p><h3>One-of-a-kind Chevrolet Corvette ZL-1 convertible surfaces at auction and could be worth over $3 million. It's the only one of its kind.</h3><p>By Gary Gastelu | Fox News</p><h4></h4><p>The only 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ZL-1 convertible ever built is set to be auctioned for the first time in January. The Monaco Orange car is one of just two that were ordered with the high performance ZL-1 option that year, the other being a coupe. The ZL-1 package was built around a version of the legendary L-88 427 cubic-inch V8 engine that was developed for Can-Am racing.</p><p></p><p>The monster motor was officially rated at 430 hp, but was actually far more powerful.</p><p> </p><p><img src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/12/640/320/vette-front.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="This is the only 1969 Corvette Stingray ZL-1 convertible." class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>This is the only 1969 Corvette Stingray ZL-1 convertible. (RM Sotheby's)</p><p></p><p>Tests indicated that its output was closer to the 560-580 hp range.</p><p><img src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/12/640/320/vette-engine.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="The 427 cubic-inch V8 produces roughly 560 hp." class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The ZL-1 also received upgraded brakes and suspension and a positraction rear axle, but sacrificed the radio, air conditioning and heater at the altar of speed. Buyers did not get a discount for the missing equipment, however, as the cost of the option essentially doubled the Corvette's $4,781 base price, explaining its rarity.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/12/640/320/vette-rear.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="The ZL-1 package doubled the price of a Corvette." class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The car was purchased new and underwent a few modifications for drag racing, but sold to its current owner in 2007, who had it restored to its original condition in 2014.</p><p> </p><p>The only major component that's not from the factory is the aluminum short block assembly, which had to be replaced under warranty during its first year on the road after the engine blew.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/12/640/320/vette-seats.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="This car has only had two owners since new." class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The car is scheduled to cross the auction block at RM Sotheby's Arizona auction on Jan. 26 and has a pre-sale estimate of $2.6 million to $3 million. A sale at the high end would make it the third most expensive Corvette ever sold, behind the $3.85 million and $3,424,000 paid for a 1967 L88 convertible and coupe, but it is possible this unique car could end up blowing them both away.</p><p></p><p>Gary Gastelu is Fox News Digital's automotive editor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CobraBob, post: 16859653, member: 6727"] My cousin in CA owned a 1968 Corvette (bought new) 427 L71 with triple carbs making 435 hp. I don't think his had the alloy heads even though it was intended for mostly racing. I still remember riding in it. What a beast. And what an incredibly mesmerizing ride. This 1969 ZL-1 being auctioned off is pure beauty. It will be interesting to see if bidding exceeds $3 Mil. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.foxnews.com/auto/chevrolet-corvette-auction-worth-millions[/URL] [HEADING=2]One-of-a-kind Chevrolet Corvette ZL-1 convertible surfaces at auction and could be worth over $3 million. It's the only one of its kind.[/HEADING] By Gary Gastelu | Fox News [HEADING=3][/HEADING] The only 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ZL-1 convertible ever built is set to be auctioned for the first time in January. The Monaco Orange car is one of just two that were ordered with the high performance ZL-1 option that year, the other being a coupe. The ZL-1 package was built around a version of the legendary L-88 427 cubic-inch V8 engine that was developed for Can-Am racing. The monster motor was officially rated at 430 hp, but was actually far more powerful. [IMG alt="This is the only 1969 Corvette Stingray ZL-1 convertible."]https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/12/640/320/vette-front.jpg?ve=1&tl=1[/IMG] This is the only 1969 Corvette Stingray ZL-1 convertible. (RM Sotheby's) Tests indicated that its output was closer to the 560-580 hp range. [IMG alt="The 427 cubic-inch V8 produces roughly 560 hp."]https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/12/640/320/vette-engine.jpg?ve=1&tl=1[/IMG] The ZL-1 also received upgraded brakes and suspension and a positraction rear axle, but sacrificed the radio, air conditioning and heater at the altar of speed. Buyers did not get a discount for the missing equipment, however, as the cost of the option essentially doubled the Corvette's $4,781 base price, explaining its rarity. [IMG alt="The ZL-1 package doubled the price of a Corvette."]https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/12/640/320/vette-rear.jpg?ve=1&tl=1[/IMG] The car was purchased new and underwent a few modifications for drag racing, but sold to its current owner in 2007, who had it restored to its original condition in 2014. The only major component that's not from the factory is the aluminum short block assembly, which had to be replaced under warranty during its first year on the road after the engine blew. [IMG alt="This car has only had two owners since new."]https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/12/640/320/vette-seats.jpg?ve=1&tl=1[/IMG] The car is scheduled to cross the auction block at RM Sotheby's Arizona auction on Jan. 26 and has a pre-sale estimate of $2.6 million to $3 million. A sale at the high end would make it the third most expensive Corvette ever sold, behind the $3.85 million and $3,424,000 paid for a 1967 L88 convertible and coupe, but it is possible this unique car could end up blowing them both away. Gary Gastelu is Fox News Digital's automotive editor. [/QUOTE]
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