6 million at Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale auction, more than 12 times the standard MSRP of Chevy's top-tier performance car. The car was sold for charity, with proceeds supporting a veterans' charity.
This special Corvette ZR1X is inspired by the Stars & Steel limited-edition version that Chevrolet announced in December, capped at just 250 units to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. The winning bidder was none other than Rick Hendrick, who has purchased several high-performance cars in the past.
The auction raised money for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which aims to provide mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children. The foundation also builds custom smart homes for seriously injured veterans and first responders, and provides housing and services for homeless veterans.
The Corvette ZR1X features a custom shade of paint called Dark Satin Steel, with racing stripes embedded with dozens of stars, a nod to the American flag. The car's interior is trimmed in Santorini Blue leather, matching the blue brake calipers and carbon fiber rear wing.
The winning bid was more than 12 times the standard MSRP of $207,395, but the proceeds will support a good cause.
The sale of this one-off Corvette ZR1X for charity is a testament to the power of high-performance cars in supporting meaningful causes. It's heartening to see Rick Hendrick and others using their passion for performance to make a positive impact on the community.
