Is the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 a good investment?

The thesis

Last front-engine, manual, NA V8 Z06 before C7's supercharged ZR1 and C8's mid-engine shift. LS7 7.0L (505hp), 3100lb, manual six-speed. Hagerty 2026 Bull Market List highlights C6 Z06 at $55,900 average—still climbing. Production numbers high (~31k Z06s 2006–13) but Track Pack and ZR1-spec examples rarer. Market recognizes C6 as bridge between analog C5 and digital C8. Strong US enthusiast base, parts plentiful, reliable LS7 (valve-guide issues aside).