[Fraxum]

OP absolutely your dream of a $50K ZL1 can happen.
The base ZL1 is $62,500 Including shipping with the M6. $1,500 more for the A10. As for me I cannot live without a sunroof in modern Camaros so $1,000 more for that. The rest of the standard ZL1 options are fluff.

But you said $50K for a new ZL1. To get there you would have to be happy with a no option M6. That might be hard to find.

When GM sales get backed up they will go 20% off on cars that have spent too much time on a lot. And in the past some ZL1s have been included.

But you have to ready to be ready to jump on a deal and maybe travel far to fulfill your dream.

Here you go assuming no MSRP bumps:
$62,500 (Base M6 Zl1, no options)
-20%
______
$50,000

Be aware though the M6 ZL1 has a built in bog which makes the M6 quite a bit slower in the 1/4 versus the A10. The A10 has something like that too, but not as severe. Apparently the ZL1 E-diff might be a bit delicate.

But if instead you want more than the base car, in two years you will not have a problem finding a low mileage ZL1 for $50K or a little less. Most ZL1s have meticulous owners so your dream ZL1 is out there right now waiting for you.