- A 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 recently failed to sell at auction.
- The supercharged 6.2-liter V8 produces 650 hp and 650 lb-ft torque.
- Parked for eight years, this ZL1 has been driven just 448 miles total.
If you had around $60,000 to spend on one of Chevy‘s performance cars, would you lean toward a fresh-off-the-lot Corvette Stingray or a 2017 Camaro ZL1 with only a few hundred miles on the clock?
For many enthusiasts, the Corvette might feel like the obvious choice, yet someone recently placed a $58,000 bid on a ZL1 that looked nearly showroom fresh. The only problem? The dealer selling it wasn’t ready to let the muscle car go.
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As far as used Camaro ZL1s go, this one is about as pristine as they come. It is painted Jet Black and, despite its age, has only been driven 448 miles (721 km) since new. It’s likely one of the lowest-mileage ZL1s in the country and was listed through Cars & Bids with a clear Carfax report, confirming it has never been in an accident, nor does it have any mileage discrepancies.
Muscle with Bite
It’s hard to argue with the performance offered up by the ZL1. Equipped with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8, it delivers 650 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. This engine is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission that drives the rear wheels.
Although this particular car does not featurethe 1LE package, which adds a slew of aerodynamic upgrades, we suspect some shoppers would prefer the slightly less dramatic and over-the-top design.
When the 2017 Camaro ZL1 hit the market, it started at around $63,000,which, at the time, made it a pretty good deal considering the performance on tap. However, this particular segment moves quickly, and it was only a few years later when the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 launched with 760 hp, stealing the ZL1’s thunder.
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Worth the Money?
With this in mind, the seller of this car may have been wise to accept the highest bid of $58,000. While there’s a chance that the value of this car could increase, that’s far from certain, particularly since production wasn’t particularly limited.
What do you think? Does a low-mileage Camaro ZL1 deserve to be fetching almost as much as its original MSRP of $69,195 after options, or should buyers expect more of a discount for a car that has already eight years old?
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