Man Wins Rare $147,000 Corvette—Then Sells It After Driving Just 183 Miles
Most people would be thrilled to own a Chevrolet Corvette Z06. It’s fast, flashy, and worth over $147,000. So when the National Corvette Museum raffled one off, it was a huge event.
One lucky person won the special edition Corvette—but after driving it for just 183 miles, they chose to sell it.
A Special Corvette for a Big Celebration
The National Corvette Museum (NCM) celebrated its 30th anniversary last year. To mark the occasion, the museum created a one-of-a-kind Corvette Z06 3LZ Convertible. It was finished in sleek all-black paint and featured a custom “30th Anniversary Tech Bronze” graphic package.
This rare car was fully loaded with top-tier features:
- Bronze wheels
- Carbon Flash ground effects kit
- A high-end interior with Jet Black and Natural leather GT2 bucket seats
- A special plaque on the speaker grille showing it was a raffle prize
This was truly a dream car for any Corvette fan.
A $350 Ticket Turns Into a $136,000 Payday
To win the car, people had to buy a raffle ticket for $350. Only 1,994 tickets were sold—a number chosen to honor the year the museum opened (1994).
One lucky winner was drawn and handed the keys to this stunning car. But after just 183 miles behind the wheel, they decided to sell it.
The car was sold for $136,000. Since the winner only paid $350 for their ticket, they walked away with an incredible profit—$135,650 to be exact.
While the new owner got a top-of-the-line Corvette for less than its original price, the seller walked away with life-changing money. And hopefully, the car will now be driven and enjoyed for years to come.
FAQs
1. Why did the winner sell the Corvette so quickly?
There’s no official reason, but it could be to take the profit, avoid taxes and insurance costs, or because they simply weren’t a car enthusiast.
2. How rare is this Corvette?
It’s a one-of-one custom-built model, created specifically for the National Corvette Museum’s 30th anniversary.
3. Can anyone join these raffles?
Yes, most NCM raffles are open to the public, but you have to buy a ticket, usually priced around $100–$350.
4. Was selling the car legal?
Yes, once the car was won, it legally belonged to the winner—so they were free to sell it whenever they wanted.
