Two full years in, CorvSport’s Garage Queens For Sale series hits a meaningful milestone with Episode 37—and the hunt somehow feels more thrilling than ever. What started on February 7, 2024, as a simple curiosity about ultra-low-mile Corvettes has grown into one of our most obsessive recurring market deep dives. Today’s installment raises the stakes again, expanding the spotlight to five Corvettes instead of the usual three and immediately reigniting the same question that’s followed us since day one: just how low can the miles really go?
Five Queens, One Ongoing Obsession
This expanded lineup isn’t just about quantity—it’s about pushing boundaries. Among today’s five Corvettes sits a standout with mileage so shockingly low it now ranks as the third lowest-mile example we’ve documented across the entire two-year run of this series. That number doesn’t exist in isolation either; it continues a familiar pattern we’ve seen emerge with elite modern Corvettes, echoing the same preservation mindset that has followed cars like the C7 ZR1. These are not merely low-mile cars—they’re rolling case studies in restraint, discipline, and long-term collectability.
Drivers At Heart, Collectors By Choice
CorvSport has never shied away from its roots in the “drive it hard and enjoy it” philosophy—and your author proudly lives in that camp. Still, two years of tracking garage queens has reshaped the conversation. There’s a growing appreciation for the enthusiasts who choose preservation over pavement, keeping their Corvettes sealed away in near-delivery museum condition. At the end of the day, there’s no wrong answer—whether the joy comes from racking up miles or preserving them, what matters most is how owners choose to enjoy the reward of their hard-earned investment.
Why eBay Keeps Delivering The Unexpected
The backbone of this series remains eBay, and for good reason. Unlike Bring a Trailer’s tightly managed submissions, eBay throws the doors wide open. Any registered seller can list a Corvette, whether through a traditional seven-day auction or a Buy It Now listing, and that openness creates chaos—in the best way possible. Private sellers, seasoned collectors, and large-scale dealers all collide in the same space, producing listings that range from fairly priced sleepers to eye-watering asks that stop you mid-scroll.
Records, Reality, And The Birth Of The Flops
Chasing ultra-low mileage naturally leads to extremes. The bar was set early with an astonishing 58 combined miles across three Corvettes on May 28, 2024, a mark that still looms over every new episode. The trend continued in 2025, first with 366 total miles in January, then dropping again to just 188 miles combined on September 30. But rarity doesn’t guarantee momentum. Dealers—who list many of these cars—often swing for the fences on pricing, and the results can be unpredictable. That reality gave rise to our Garage Queen Flops series, where low-mile Corvettes tell a very different story: a 217-mile 1993 Convertible sitting 114+ days after falling 18.4% from $48,750 to $39,800; a 45-mile 2019 ZR1 lingering 148+ days after dropping from $220,000 to $200,000; and a 380-mile 2019 Z06 Convertible stalled for 162+ days, then receiving a 5.8% price increase—a move only a dealer would dare attempt.
Where Preservation Meets Market Reality
That tension is what defines today’s Garage Queens showcase. These Corvettes represent the highest level of preservation—machines that look untouched by time—yet that same perfection often complicates their path to a sale. Pricing ambition, buyer hesitation, and patience all collide in this narrow corner of the market. Each new episode feels like lifting the lid on a sealed crate: sometimes you uncover instant gold, other times a long-term hold, and occasionally the next candidate for Flops. With five fresh queens now stepping into the spotlight, it’s time to see which of these pristine Corvettes captures the market’s attention—and which ones may test it.
Market Watch: This Month’s Lowest Mileage Garage Queens
#5 — 1996 Corvette Collector Edition Convertible
518 Miles
- Listed Price: $43,995
- History Report: 2 owners 0 accidents
- Sold By: Dealer
- Full Listing Here
Deeper Dive: Click here for more pictures and information on this 1996 CE Vert.
(Note: We are not affiliated with this seller. All images and information are credited to eBay and the selling party.)
#4 — 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 Convertible
485 Miles
- Listed Price: $59,900
- History Report: 3 owners 0 accidents
- Sold By: Dealer
- Full Listing Here
Deeper Dive: Click here for more pictures and information on this 2014 C7.
(Note: We are not affiliated with this seller. All images and information are credited to eBay and the selling party.)
#3 — 2006 Corvette Z06
356 Miles
- Current Bid: $5,000 (1 bid)
- History Report: 1 owner 0 accidents
- Sold By: Dealer
- Full Listing Here
Deeper Dive: Click here for more pictures and information on this 2006 Z06.
(Note: We are not affiliated with this seller. All images and information are credited to eBay and the selling party.)
#2 — 2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary Convertible
15 Miles
- Listed Price: $67,900
- History Report: 5 owners 0 accidents
- Sold By: Dealer
- Full Listing Here
Deeper Dive: Click here for more pictures and information on this 2003 C5.
(Note: We are not affiliated with this seller. All images and information are credited to eBay and the selling party.)
#1 — 2019 Corvette ZR1 3ZR ZTK Coupe
7 Miles
- Listed Price: $425,000
- History Report: 4 owners 0 accidents
- Sold By: Dealer
- Full Listing Here
Deeper Dive: Click here for more pictures and information on this C7 ZR1.
(Note: We are not affiliated with this seller. All images and information are credited to eBay and the selling party.)
Five Dealers, Five Very Different Stories
Every one of today’s Garage Queens arrives from the same corner of the market: dealer-owned, professionally listed, and unapologetically priced for preservation rather than participation. That consistency alone makes this lineup fascinating. Five Corvettes, five separate backstories, and five sellers betting that mileage—or the lack of it—still moves the needle. The bigger question for our readers is simple: do these queens glide into new garages, or will one (or more) of them resurface later in our Garage Queen Flops series?
When Preservation Becomes The Point
The extremes always steal the spotlight, and the 2003 50th Anniversary Convertible with just 15 miles does exactly that. Five owners, virtually no use, and still in the wrapper, complete with factory interior plastics intact—this Corvette has lived a life of careful handoffs rather than open-road memories. Our theory? Each owner likely saw the same thing: a milestone model meant to be preserved, not enjoyed, passed along as values climbed and patience wore thin. The same logic echoes through the 2019 ZR1, also still in the wrapper and frozen at just 7 miles. These aren’t drivers; they’re speculative assets that never quite made the leap from showroom fantasy to ownership commitment.
The ZR1 Formula—And Its Risk
That C7 ZR1, however, fits a pattern we know all too well. One-year-only production. The final 7-speed manual in a modern Corvette. The full 3ZR ZTK treatment. On paper, it’s the holy grail—and collectors have responded accordingly, shuffling this car through four owners while keeping it hidden away. Yet history hasn’t been kind to this strategy. The C7 ZR1 leads our Garage Queen Flops list, with multiple ultra-low-mile examples failing to sell despite headline specs. Asking prices like $425,000 sit well above what CorvSport has tracked at Mecum and Barrett-Jackson, and that gap between expectation and reality continues to define this corner of the market.
The Supporting Cast And The Final Question
The remaining queens round out the story with quieter, but no less intriguing, narratives. A 1996 Collector Edition Convertible with 518 miles reflects an era-driven collectibility play. A 2014 Stingray Z51 Convertible with 485 miles shows how early C7s are beginning their preservation arc. And the 2006 Z06, carrying just 356 miles and a lone bid so far, reminds us that even legendary performance doesn’t guarantee instant attention when prices meet reality. Together, these five Corvettes bring our two-year Garage Queens journey full circle—preserved, polished, and waiting. Now we turn it back to you: which of these queens finds a new throne, and which one do you think is destined for the Flops spotlight next?
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