Ohio man who bought brand new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 for $203,365 flips it for a hefty profit after driving the car for just 207 miles
Published on Oct 09, 2026 at 10:30 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 09, 2026 at 10:31 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
This Ohio Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 owner made a significant amount of cash overnight by flipping his Chevy.
The car only came with 207 miles on the odometer, which basically means it was practically never driven. Pity.
Then again, the profit he made is nothing to sneeze at.
Remember when the Corvette was a blue-collar hero?
Almost 10 years ago, Jeremy Clarkson made an interesting point on an episode of The Grand Tour.
He was racing Richard Hammond and James May from NYC to the Niagara Falls.
Same format as per usual – Clarkson in a car, the other two using public transport, may the best man win.
On that occasion, Clarkson was driving a (then) new Ford GT.
While stuck in traffic, Clarkson noticed that everyone around him was cheering him on because they liked the Ford.
“A lot of love for the fast Ford here. There always is, of course, because they’re seen as sort of blue-collar heroes, but that said, this one is $450,000. You can have two Ferraris for the price of one of these,” he said.
That’s a good point.
Now, the Corvette isn’t as expensive, but it isn’t that far off.
Case in point? This Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 cost $203,000 when it was new.
And it’s worth even more now.
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This ZR1 owner made $30,000 flipping this car
In 2025, an Ohio resident bought a brand-new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in Sebring Orange, drove it for around 207 miles, and then sold it.
Flippers do this all the time, and it’s easy to see why.
This one was bought for around $203,000 – including Ohio taxes – and then sold for $233,000.
Not a bad deal.
In the crazy world of supercars, $233,000 is actually not that terrible, but it means that even Corvettes, once considered blue-collar heroes, are getting dangerously expensive.
Which leaves us with a question.
Can you still buy a brand-new Corvette for under $100,000
The short answer is yes – but with a caveat.
The base MSRP of a brand-new entry-level Corvette C8 Stingray starts at around $70,000.
While dealer markups were a major issue in the first few years of production, finding a standard Stingray at retail price is a little easier now.
Staying under $100,000 actually leaves room to add popular options like the 2LT trim or Z51 package, provided you stay away from exotic trims like the Z06 or ZR1.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
