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Personally I would just enjoy the car as you want and drive it often. I doubt that the car will be appreciating in value anytime soon just because of the VIN.
I have a 2017 Z06 that is VIN 00008. It was a GM car delivered to someone at GM in Warren. #00007 was an exact twin - down to every option/colors including non-Z07 stand alone J57 Brakes. It's special to me, but that's it. It won't be worth any more than any other car equipped the same way.
I do wonder if the pre-production pilot cars got extra attention on the line and QC, as my paint is really good. I haven't found any issues anywhere.
I also had a '13 GS that was VIN 00020. It was also a GM "evaluation" car assigned to Bowling Green. Cool story, but I didn't get any more for it when I sold it.
I'm not thinking many people feel any car is an investment these days
I have 2 friends that made money on their 488's. One of those friends lost his *** on a 650 though. New model Ferraris are a good bet for the first year or two. I am also thinking about picking up a 430 with a manual (<5% made with manual) as an investment.
They may not be GOOD investments. But people definitely do invest in cars.
Last edited by theplatinumog; Sep 12, 2017 at 03:49 AM.
OP you want a collector car to purchase from new the later ACR Vipers are a decent choice to pickup and not drive but still market could change any month...
Any Corvette of today can be driven or parked and probably be within 10% of resale. these cars are not investments, those days are over.. even the big money cars from back in the day compared to investing in anything worth a dam via stock market you are at net zero.
unless you spend millions.. they lose, they don't gain (factoring in inflation).
cool for car shows "Vin#002" but other than that? nope. Vin #99999999 owned by a movie or popstar would carry more value with 10x the mileage lol.. I have a 1 of 8 produced car for all time in this gen MEANS NOTHING to buyer's but something to me.. and those of us that like the rarity, uniqueness, numbers game.
Investment grade cars, antique Winchester rifles (or whatever) investment returns may or may not keep up with inflation depending on the quality of the collectible, knowing what to buy and at what price and your contacts when seeking buyers/investors, however they are sure a lot more fun to own than investment certificates.
Last edited by Kevin A Jones; Sep 12, 2017 at 11:16 AM.
Investment grade cars, antique Winchester rifles (or whatever) investment returns may or may not keep up with inflation depending on the quality of the collectible, knowing what to buy and at what price and your contacts when seeking buyers/investors, however they are sure a lot more fun to own than investment certificates.
Totally agree. Here's one of my "investments".
4 digit serial number and test fired only.<br/>1960.
I searched out and purchased the 2014 Premiere Edition convertible because I wanted the Lime Rock Green color and all the options it included. It's an extremely low-mileage car and will likely remain so, but whether it's worth any more or less than any other 2014 C7 convertible in the future, it's exactly what I wanted. And that's all that matters.
It will not matter one bit to you. But, the owner 20-30 years from now may be good to go.