• Corvette ZR1 flipped for far more than its sticker price.
  • Seller paid a dealer premium and still made a hefty profit.
  • GM voids warranty if sold in first year but buyer didn’t care.

Flippers are still riding high on the profit wave with the latest Chevy Corvette ZR1, and earlier this week, one of the most flamboyant ZR1s we’ve come across sold for an extraordinary $301,000. That’s well above sticker, and proof that certain buyers are willing to pay top dollar to skip the line and grab the keys now.

Not only that, but they’re also fine with losing GM’s factory warranty, which is automatically voided if the car is resold within the first year. Apparently, that doesn’t faze them in the slightest. Then again, if you’ve got $300,000 to spend on a toy, you probably wouldn’t lose much sleep over it either.

Read: Warranty Be Damned, New Corvette ZR1 Flipped For $70,000 Profit

This Corvette ZR1 Convertible is one of the limited examples built for the 2025 model year, before Chevrolet rolled out its 2026 update, which included a redesigned cabin and the long-requested removal of the much-criticized button wall.

Just over 300 ZR1s were reportedly built for 2025, so there’s a rarity factor in play. Another stat that might attract Corvette buyers is that this is allegedly one of the just four cars ordered in Rapid Blue, which is not available for 2026.

Spec Sheet Highlights

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That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
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That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
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That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
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That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment

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You may also notice the car is badged as a Launch Edition model. As far as we can tell, that designation doesn’t bring any mechanical or aesthetic changes, aside from a commemorative plaque between the seats.

Also: GM Quietly Changed Its Corvette C8 Retention Policy For Some New Models

Unlike some ZR1 builds, this one sold on Bring a Trailer doesn’t have the ZTK track package, so it misses out on the oversized rear wing, more aggressive front splitter, and corner aero bits. What it does have is the upscale 3LZ trim, a generous helping of interior carbon fiber costing $4,995, and a total MSRP of $209,795.

The cabin has also been beautifully configured to closely match the exterior, ensuring the next owner never gets fooled into thinking they’re driving a regular Stingray.

A $10K Markup Well Spent

That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
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That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment
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That $10K Dealer ZR1 Markup Turned Out To Be A Brilliant Investment

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According to the seller, the car was originally purchased from a dealership with a $10,000 markup, suggesting they walked away with about $80,000 in profit. A post in the Corvette C8 Z06, ZR1 & E-Ray Facebook group also claimed the car picked up a six-inch scratch during transport, though that detail wasn’t mentioned in the auction listing.

If I had the money for a new Corvette ZR1, I’d probably also spec it just like this, albeit with the ZTK package. Clearly, someone was willing to spend big on it, even though the more powerful ZR1X Convertible starts at just under $220,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer