By Eve Nowell 
A freshly preowned 2024 Chevy Corvette Stingray drop-top just hammered for $70K at auction—with barely 5,000 miles on the clock. Talk about depreciation hitting these C8 models like a freight train.
Originally stickered just north of 97 grand, some poor soul ate a $27K loss in what feels like the blink of an eye. Yet this ain’t no barebones ride: loaded as a 2LT with the Z51 Performance Package, dressed in slick Hypersonic Gray Metallic over Jet Black leather. Proof that even in today’s brutal market, well-specced ‘Vettes still turn heads.
The Stingray’s in a weird spot these days. Yeah, it serves up supercar moves for sports car money, but now it’s gotta dodge heavy hitters like the Z06 and those new ZR1 bruisers. Those track-focused monsters are absolutely gutting resale values, especially for top-trim Stingrays that used to flirt with six-figure price tags fresh off the lot.
Check the specs on this beauty: power-folding fabric roof, Sterling Silver racing stripes, Carbon Flash trim, moody tinted glass, and gnarly black exhaust tips. It rolls on sexy staggered forged wheels—19s up front, 20s out back—shod in sticky Michelin Pilot rubber. Red Brembos handle stopping duties, and there’s even a front-axle lift system for dodging speed bumps like a boss.
Slide inside and the Jet Black interior hits all the right notes: heated and cooled thrones with power adjustments, crimson seat belts for a pop of color, and some stealthy aluminum trim. Bang & Olufsen’s 14-speaker setup cranks the tunes, while dual-zone climate control, a head-up display, and a toasty heated wheel keep things plush. Safety? Covered. Think lane-keep assist, blind-spot warnings, and collision alerts—because even hoonigans deserve peace of mind.
Underhood? Pure American muscle. A mid-mounted 6.2-liter LT2 V8 dishes out 495 raging horses and 470 lb-ft of twist, routed through an 8-speed dual-clutch box with paddle shifters. Rear-drive purity, just like the day this C8 redefined what a budget supercar could be.
Sure, it’ll never see its original sticker again. But for gearheads hunting serious performance without the new-car sting, lightly loved Stingrays like this are golden tickets. The secondhand market’s playing favorites, and smart buyers are cashing in.
Via Bring a Trailer
Shawn Henry