Dallas Wholesale Lanes Flooded With C8 Corvette Z06s

Exclusive look at the red-hot Z06 market as dealers scramble to get their hands on the latest high-performance Corvette

Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:47pm

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CorvSport's in-house market expert takes an exclusive deep dive into the dealer-only wholesale lanes, where the eighth-generation Corvette Z06 is dominating sales. With GM Financial unloading multiple Z06 models and GMTV bringing its own high-demand offerings, the lanes tell a story of a red-hot market that's accelerating well ahead of the summer buying season.

Why it matters

The C8 Corvette Z06 represents Chevrolet's most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 ever, and tracking how these high-performance models trade hands in the dealer-only wholesale environment provides crucial insights into real-world market demand and pricing. As newer Corvette generations continue to dominate the Dallas wholesale lanes, this report sheds light on the broader trends shaping the collectible car market.

The details

Today's Top 7 Spotlight is flooded with C8 Z06 models, including five from GM Financial ranging from a high-mileage 2024 convertible to barely broken-in 2025 coupes and convertibles. Balancing that volume are two low-mileage 2023 Z06s from GMTV, including a rare 70th Anniversary Edition. The lanes react strongly, with six of the seven Z06s finding new dealer homes, including several that exceed Manheim's estimated wholesale value (MMR) and even the projected retail price.

  • On July 4, Quinn allegedly dove onto the hood of a Waymo vehicle and covered sensors.
  • On July 29, Quinn allegedly damaged a Waymo's tires and driver's side mirror.
  • On August 11, Quinn allegedly stomped on a windshield while someone was inside.

The players

Waymo

An American autonomous driving company and is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company.

Walker Reed Quinn

A 45-year-old San Francisco resident who has a history of vandalism and was out on bail for prior cases related to Waymo vehicles.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.