GM to Auction Rare Crate Engine at the Barrett-Jackson Auction[/b]
- Anniversary 427 Big Block serial #001 to be auctioned on January 18[/i][/b]
- Collectible engines to be available at GM dealerships this spring[/i][/b]

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ – GM Performance Parts will present for auction the first produced high-performance Anniversary 427 Big Block crate engine during the Barrett-Jackson auction on Friday, January 18 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Simply mentioning the term ‘ZL-1’ stirs the emotions of Chevy performance enthusiasts. “By using the tooling that built the original engines, we’re able to revive the spirit of that legend 40 years later,” said Lisa Reffett, marketing manager, GM Performance Parts. “All of these engines will be pretty special. But, someone has to own #001 and we’re excited to work with Barrett-Jackson to find that lucky person.”

The Anniversary 427 is a modern recreation of the mythical, all-aluminum ZL-1 427 engine. It is rated at an underrated 430 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque. Only 427 of the special engines will be built.

The limited run of the Anniversary 427 will go on sale early in 2008 through GM dealers and authorized GM Performance Parts retailers. Each engine also comes with a complementing Anniversary Edition package that includes a certificate of authenticity, an engine plate with specifications and a matching number owner’s kit to add to its exclusivity

Here is a link to the info page on Barrett Jackson
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/search/carlist_Details.aspx?&In_LotNumber=938

 

Thats pretty cool. Thanks for the information...I bet theres a couple guys on this site that wish that they could own #001.
and BTW Welcome to the forum

 

I'd settle for #007.

 

lol i would settle for any of them

 

That is what I was thinking!!!

Robin