Countless fans can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the 2020 Corvette C8, so they might be surprised to learn the man who paid $3 million (£2.3Μ / €2.7Μ) for the first one doesn’t have any intention of driving it.

We’re talking of course about Rick Hendrick who has a history of snapping up a variety of first production vehicles.

Speaking to The Detroit Free Press, Hendrick said “I won’t ever drive it. I’ll put it away.” While that might make some fans furious, it’s understandable given the significance of the car and the fact that it’s the first production mid-engine Corvette in history. It’s also important to note that all proceeds will be going to a good cause as they’ll benefit the Detroit Children’s Fund which supports schools in the Motor City.

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Instead of being driven, the car will be tucked away at the Hendrick Heritage Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It will be in good company as the paper notes the building houses “nearly 210 of the rarest cars in the world” including 120 Corvettes. Among his other Corvettes are first models built between 1955 and 1957 as well as the first C4 ZR1.

“My favorite Corvette of all them was a 1967 Corvette 427 big block,” said Hendrick. “That was the second generation, but it was the first Stingray. It had hideaway headlights, it had the factory side pipes and the 427 engine. I have 32 of them, in every color.”

That’s just the tip of the iceberg as Hendrick has also purchased the first C7 Corvette Stingray, Z06 and ZR1. Among his other firsts are the 2017 Acura NSX and 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE.

Despite owning some many first production models, the first 2020 Corvette was something special. As Hendrick explained to the paper, he’s been attending auctions for decades but has never seen anything like the excitement surrounding the C8.

Hendrick went on to say a lot of people clearly wanted the car and he was “hoping I could get it and it didn’t get out of my price range.” His wish was granted, but he revealed $3 million “was close to my limit.”

The whole story is worth a read and you can check it out on Freep here.

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The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
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The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
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The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
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The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It
The First 2020 Corvette Will Never Be Driven By The Man Who Paid $3 Million For It