“Guitar Hero” Paul Stanley of KISS will Part With his 2022 Corvette Convertible, Along with One of his 6-Stringed Legendary Treasures

We love ourselves some high-decibel classic rock and roll along with heavy metal here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis, as bands such as KISS bring back memories of some of the loudest and fastest cars of all time. Legendary frontman Paul Stanley is going to auction his 2022 Chevy Corvette Stingray Convertible at Barrett-Jackson’s upcoming Las Vegas Auction to be held from June 30 to July 7. His iconic Corvette is listed with the VIN number 001 for the 2022 model year and is finished in a gorgeous Red Mist Metallic Tincoat. 

It also boasts a black roof, the track ready Z51 package, and a characteristic high wing spoiler. The interior sports the bold tan-colored leather that covers the seats and parts of the dashboard, door panels, and transmission tunnel. Other areas are clad in characteristic black leather with tan-colored contrast stitching, and we have long known that Paul Stanley has been one of the most high-profile and enthusiastic Corvette fans there is: he had gone to great trouble to design a C7 Corvette Stingray that was displayed last year at SEMA.

Whoever wins this bid will receive much more than the keys to the car, as they also will be handed a custom and autographed PS120 Paul Stanley Signature guitar. The lucky recipient of this amazing car will also receive the guitar which is another deep part of who Paul is, and he is excited to bring great joy to other people with a killer all-American car and guitar. Ibanez is also the brand that has long partnered up with and sponsored Joe Satriani and is known for its heavier metal tone and grave adjustability. 

Diehard customers have been thrilled with the Corvette’s exotic sports-car performance, easy to live with drive daily, and high-end trim levels that fully offer up a premium experience. Being the first generation to have the naturally aspirated V8 engine mounted behind the passenger compartment has been an integral part of boosting our beloved halo sports car into the realm of exotic and highly-sought-after machinery. The incredibly sharp handling and ground-shattering acceleration are a stellar match for sports cars that cost much more, but you could also enjoy a refined enough ride to traverse cross-country. 

We admire Paul for the willingness to part with these two amazingly prized possessions, and the 70th Anniversary Model will also mark illustrious Corvette history this year, seeing availability on the top-line 3LT trim. Some of the distinguished exterior enhancements include dark-finish aluminum wheels with 70th Anniversary center caps, red brake calipers, and leather upholstery with red stitching and microfiber trim. With the Z51 Package’s addition you’ll be making 495 horsepower, and enjoy the addition of summer tires, screeching aggressive brakes, and our patented electronic limited-slip differential.

Track-Ready and Perpetually Prepped for Speed: 2023 Corvette Z06 Orders to Soon Begin

It was October of 2021 when the 2023 Corvette Z06 made its official debut, which then introduced a very capable performance model in the latest 8th-generation Chevy Corvette C8 lineup. Dedicated ‘Vette fans right here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis are eager to get their hands on the new Corvette Z06, and the always hard-working staff on duty at GM Authority have officially learned when the order books are officially set to become open.

The 2023 Corvette Z06 ordering will begin late this spring, and there are plenty of new highlights the car boasts to be excited about. There is an all-new engine onboard in the form of the naturally-aspirated 5.5-Liter V8 LT6 gas engine, rated at 670 horsepower and 460lb-ft of torque. The new LT6 can sensationally spin up to an 8,600-rpm redline, while at the same time resonating its unique-sounding exhaust note. The LT6 now also features an active split intake manifold, a flat-plane crank, twin 87 mm throttle bodies, and a track-focused dry-sump oil system. The LT6’s engine connects to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and the Z06 now presents a more aggressive exterior.

 

The Z07 Performance Package is one of the ways that anyone who was particularly rubbing their hands with glee waiting for this massively capable beast can make things jump from sensational to simply out of this world! It sees the addition of full carbon fiber aero components, larger carbon-ceramic brakes, stickier Michelin Sport Cup 2 R ZP tires, and optional carbon fiber wheels. The 2023 Corvette Z06 will be offered in both Coupe and Convertible body styles and rides on the amazingly engineered GM Y2 platform. 

Anxious speed freaks everywhere can’t wait to get their hands on the Z06, and the GM Authority dedicated troupe also showed off the Z06’s awesome orange hue looks here on their blog last month. Beyond the well-polished appearances and perfect lighting schemes at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, this is a well-cultivated example of what the ‘Vette will look like situated on the showroom floor. Up front, you can notice the Z06’s unique front fascia, with larger intakes and a characteristically wide stance. You’ll also be screeching through corners and enjoying adrenalin-laced straightaways using a plus-sized carbon splitter and front-corner dive planes.

In this profile the new “wishbone” shape can also be noticed, as well as gigantic split-spoke wheels finished in black. Very large performance brakes are in place to get slowed down in a necessary hurry, with the calipers seeing a silver finish. The rear end illustriously sports quad centrally placed exhaust tips, which look great along with the massive Z07 carbon fiber wing on top. Full-scale production is on schedule right now to take place at the GM Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky, pieced together proudly by All-American men and women who are naturally in love with iconic cars such as this themselves!