An eBay auction for a beat-up 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, purportedly first owned by astronaut Neil Armstrong, ended Sunday evening with a final sky-high hammer price of $250,090. But despite the astronomical bid, the seller may have not sold the first moonwalker’s car.

The upcoming Z06 will be the first performance variant of the new mid-engined C8 Corvette. It will use a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 engine with a flat-plane-crankshaft design. Expect it to arrive sometime in 2021 with a starting price of around $85,000.

The Apollo Programme Rathmann’s special lease terms meant almost all astronauts drove Corvettes. Neil Armstrong had a Corvette, and so did Jim Lovell.

This Fall, we’re giving you the first look at the supercar that will put the world on notice – the All-New 2023 Corvette Z06. See it revealed 10.26.2021.

Inside, the Z06 retains the regular Corvette’s driver-centric cabin but adds racier materials and offers extra-supportive Competition Sport seats. Despite its intimidating design and track-ready tuning, the Vette has a passenger-friendly interior and contemporary infotainment system.

The new Z06 will continue to offer the Performance Data Recorder, which allows you to record video of everything from your track exploits to relaxed country-road cruises. And if you dare leave your Z06 with a valet, there’s a setting that keeps track of any nefarious activities the car-parker might try.

The Z07 Performance package adds carbon-ceramic brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, and adjustable aerodynamic-enhancing bits. The Vette is also a livable daily driver that can transform into a track monster at a moment’s notice.