Who bought the 3 million dollar Corvette?

Rick Hendrick
The winning bidder was, again, Rick Hendrick, the selfsame chap who bought the first retail 2020 C8 Corvette Stingray two years ago for $3 million. The NASCAR team owner, Chevrolet dealer franchisee and GM Defense contractor didn’t just buy a Z06 VIN 0001, he bought one of the recently announced 70th Anniversary cars.

What year is the Corvette in Rush Hour 3?

Yes, Rush Hour, where every one went to see Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan bring down some Asian Gangsters. But not me, I went to see it because the movie’s star attraction, the 72′ Corve…

What did Rick Hendrick buy at Barrett-Jackson?

In January, Hendrick wrote a check for $3.6 million to own first retail 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 70th Anniversary Edition at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction. That money went to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit focused on building strong, stable and secure military families.

Who bought First zo6?

Update 1/30/2022: This first-ever C8 Z06 ended up selling at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale auction for $3.6 million to NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick. That is $600,000 more than Hendrick spent on the first production C8 Corvette two years ago.

What Corvette did Chris Tucker drive in Rush Hour?

See all 4 photos In its natural habitat surrounded by police squad cars, the ’72 Corvette driven by Chris Tucker in the movie Rush Hour 2 was the star car of the movie.

What Corvette does Carter Drive?

1 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3 There could only be one first-place car on our list, and that is one that appears in all three movies; Carter’s ’72 Corvette Stingray C3.

What does the C mean in Corvette?

The C-number combination is used to denote specific Corvette generations. The original Corvette, C1, was built from 1953-1962; the model has gone through 6 major revisions since then, yielding todays C7, or seventh-generation Corvette. You can probably guess what the upcoming mid-engine Corvette will be known as: C8.

What color was the first Corvette?

First Generation: C1 Corvette The C1 production came in a shade of white that the company later named Ermine White. It became the most commonly selected C1 color code, totaling a record of 6,895 orders. As Chevrolet refined the model, it added three more colors to its catalog: red, black, and blue.

What kind of engine does a 1996 Corvette have?

The 1996 Grand Sport is the highest performance regular-production Corvette you can buy. It showcases the new 330-hp, LT4 V8 engines, F45 suspension with new Selective Real Time Damping, and Acceleration Slip Regulation (traction control).

What is the 1996 Corvette Sebring Silver Edition?

Now Sebring Silver is back, adding a special brilliance to the 1996 Corvette Collector Edition. Available on Coupe or Convertible, details include distinctive chrome emblems outside, and perforated sport seats with “Collector Edition” embroidery inside.

Why is the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport called Grand Sport?

There is a special significance that goes along with the “Grand Sport” nameplate. The 1996 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe tributes the most famous competition Corvettes ever, the 1963 Grand Sport lightweight racers.

What kind of seats does a 1996 Corvette have?

Now Sebring Silver is back, adding a special brilliance to the 1996 Corvette Collector Edition. Available on Coupe or Convertible, details include distinctive chrome emblems outside, and perforated sport seats with “Collector Edition” embroidery inside. These leather seating surfaces are offered in your choice of Black, Gray, or Torch Red.