Rare 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Hits SH Market With Incredible Markup

Chevy celebrated the Corvette's 70th anniversary last year with a special edition of the same name. The model was built on the Z06 3LZ (and Stingray 3LT) trim level and was available in coupe and convertible body styles, with a host of extras.

The bowtie brand launched the 70th Anniversary Edition Corvettes with custom wheels that featured commemorative hubcaps, as well as a splash of red and an overall black look. The exterior color was either White Pearl Metallic Tri-coat or Carbon Flash Metallic, and all had red brake calipers and unique badging. Customers could also order Satin Black or Satin Gray stripes.

A two-tone interior was on deck, with interested parties able to choose between Competition Sport or GT2 seats with unique logos. The car also came with a suede microfiber steering wheel, and red seat belts provided some contrast to the two-tone interior, along with contrasting red stitching. Special door sill plates and a custom luggage set were also included.

It was only natural that some owners of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition would try to turn a nice profit by selling their vehicles. We just met one that was just driven. The flat-twin V8, with a displacement of 5.5 liters, hasn't been treated too badly, as the odometer currently reads just 1,933 miles (3,111 km). It is paired with a DCT with 8 gears and rear wheel drive. In fact, the only 'Vette to pack All-wheel drive It's the electrified E-Ray.

The official spec sheet for the C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 reveals that it takes 2.6 seconds to go from zero to 60 mph (97 km/h). You won't look bad in a quarter-mile battle with other equally fast cars, because it can do it in 10.6 seconds. Not many people care about the fuel efficiency of an exotic model, yet it returns 21 mpg (l/100 km) on the highway, 12 mpg (l/100 km) in the city, and 15 mpg (l/100 km) combined in Z06 trim.

The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 starts at $111,795 for the 1LZ trim level, $120,695 for the 2LZ, and $125,345 for the 3LZ. So, how much do you think this 70th Anniversary Edition copy will cost? The answer comes from Garage Kept Motors, which is trying to find a new home for the said ride. The seller says it has one owner on the papers, a full ceramic coating, and a PPF face, and is willing to let it go for $179,900.

Interested parties can access the listing here and see the car from all angles. But before you click that link, let us know if you think it’s a bit much, given that it’s just a tad behind the estimated MSRP of the new Corvette ZR1.