25 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE VIN #0001

25 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE VIN #0001

This 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible VIN #0001 is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January.

Sporting VIN #0001, this 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (Lot #2528) was the first built for Chevrolet’s special 2013 Corvette 427 Collector Edition. This unique convertible features the legendary 427cid V8 engine and is the fastest, most capable convertible in Corvette’s history. This 427 model also shows off the stunning 60th Anniversary Appearance Package.

Various technologies from the Corvette Z06 and Corvette ZR1 have been incorporated into the 427 convertible, making it the highest performance Corvette convertible yet. The handcrafted 7.0 liter LS7 engine was developed with the Corvette LeMans-winning GT1 engine and has a dry sump oil system and titanium connecting rods and valves. The car sits on Michelin PS2 tires with 19” front wheels and 20” rear wheels. A carbon fiber raised hood, dual mode exhaust system, as well as the magnetic selective ride control and launch control are also featured with this car.

This 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible VIN #0001 (Lot # 2528) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Saturday, Jan. 17.

Ron Pratte’s prestigious collection of automobilia will kick off the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction beginning Saturday, Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. and running through Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Pratte’s vehicles first cross the block at 4 p.m. on Tuesday with lot numbers 2000 through 2109 and will continue with lot numbers 2500 through 2530 on Saturday, Jan. 17.