General Motors is updating its mandatory ownership policy for the mid-engine Corvette, easing the rules for the C8 E-Ray and C8 Z06. The six-month restriction on resale is now lifted for 2025 and 2026 model-year cars delivered through November 5, 2026. The step feels pragmatic: demand has settled enough to let loyal buyers enjoy some flexibility without fueling speculation.

Originally, these measures were introduced to deter scalping, when fresh owners flipped cars at inflated prices. That practice narrowed access for genuine fans who wanted to actually drive the car rather than treat it as a quick profit.

From here on, the strictest requirements apply only to the C8 Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X. These versions carry a one-year minimum ownership period starting on the date of official delivery. Selling earlier brings clear consequences: the owner loses the ability to order GM’s most sought-after models, including future Corvette variants, and the car’s warranty is voided.

GM also requires ZR1 and ZR1X buyers to sign a separate document confirming they agree to these terms, reinforcing that the brand intends to keep its halo models in the right hands.

A similar approach is in place for other scarce GM products—the Cadillac Escalade-V and GMC Hummer EV. Still, dealership markups remain a stubborn issue, even with GM urging stores to avoid excessive market adjustments. Policies can temper flipping, but they don’t always tame pricing once cars hit the showroom floor.