Which is more rare / collectable? 427 vs. ZR1
11-15-2013, 12:29 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Which is more rare / collectable? 427 vs. ZR1
If you had to choose between a
2013 60th aniv. pckg white 427 convert.
OR
2013 60th aniv. pckg white ZR1
Which would you get?
prices are within 10% sooo.. money isn't the biggest issue.
Which is more limited and will hold its value better?
2013 60th aniv. pckg white 427 convert.
OR
2013 60th aniv. pckg white ZR1
Which would you get?
prices are within 10% sooo.. money isn't the biggest issue.
Which is more limited and will hold its value better?
11-15-2013, 12:38 PM
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11-15-2013, 12:49 PM
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ZR1 if you're really worried about long term value. That said, buying most any new car as an investment is a complete crap shoot since things can change so much over many years. Unless you plan to keep the car a long time (more than 10 years and perhaps a lot longer) I wouldn't worry too much about investment value as both will depreciate for a while as is happening right now.
11-15-2013, 01:59 PM
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Le Mans Master
As far as the rarest, that would be the ZR1 as there were only 138 ordered in the 60 Anniversary Package compared to 1,088 of the 427 's.
As far as collectable, that is a question that cannot be answered, as at this point in time as neither would be considered collectable in todays market, but in 5-30 years that might be totally different. My first Corvette was a 1966 427/425 Silver Pearl roadster with both tops, and almost ever option available with that engine combination. If you had asked then if I though the car would be worth six figures in 30 years I would have looked at you like you were crazy. After all I was able to get it in 1968 by simply assuming the payments. So there is no way of telling will either or both of these cars become a true collectable in the future. If you plan on buying one, then you need to enjoy it and worry about the collectability down the road.
As far as collectable, that is a question that cannot be answered, as at this point in time as neither would be considered collectable in todays market, but in 5-30 years that might be totally different. My first Corvette was a 1966 427/425 Silver Pearl roadster with both tops, and almost ever option available with that engine combination. If you had asked then if I though the car would be worth six figures in 30 years I would have looked at you like you were crazy. After all I was able to get it in 1968 by simply assuming the payments. So there is no way of telling will either or both of these cars become a true collectable in the future. If you plan on buying one, then you need to enjoy it and worry about the collectability down the road.
11-15-2013, 02:04 PM
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Melting Slicks
Zr1..........
11-15-2013, 02:16 PM
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Le Mans Master
Neither one is collectible. Too many built. Just look at what used ZRs are going for now. But maybe if you bought new and didn't put any miles on, and waited 30 years.... But do you really want to do that??
11-15-2013, 02:23 PM
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the zr1 because it's not a ragtop. i've had the ragtops before, no more for me due to the fact they have no style when it's down. or up for that matter. jmo i love the coupes.
11-15-2013, 02:48 PM
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Zr1.
11-15-2013, 04:05 PM
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zr1 in theory. My biggest issue with any c6 being valuable is the vast amount of electronics onboard. what will you use to run the car in 20 or 30 years?
11-15-2013, 04:16 PM
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you have to ask.....wow....
11-15-2013, 08:09 PM
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But this may or may not apply if your main concern is how it holds value. To me, the most important feature of the car is the ability to put the top down. Nothing car-related makes me happier than driving along with the top down.
11-15-2013, 10:45 PM
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I don't really know (no one does), but Steve R makes sense. That said, I like convertibles.
11-15-2013, 10:53 PM
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for 2009--2013, a total of 4,684 ZR1s were produced
for 2013, a total of 2,552 427 'verts were produced
you decide...different cars, though
also, I thought the pricing difference (for comparably optioned new 2013s) was closer to 20% ??
for 2013, a total of 2,552 427 'verts were produced
you decide...different cars, though
also, I thought the pricing difference (for comparably optioned new 2013s) was closer to 20% ??
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11-15-2013, 10:57 PM
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Put it this way......dealers are having to deduct $20k off of 427's right at this moment, and are still having a hell of a time selling them.....this won't help their future value either.
The ZR1's were never discounted this much and they cost substantially more $115K to $125K.
There are some low mileage zr1's out there that can be had for about the same as a 427.
A 1-3 model year difference is not going to matter in 5 years.
The ZR1 is a much more desirable car. The only thing the 427 has going for it is that its a convertible. I am a convertible owner and love it....but if I had the choice.....I would chose the ZR1 every time.
Good luck on whatever you decide.
The ZR1's were never discounted this much and they cost substantially more $115K to $125K.
There are some low mileage zr1's out there that can be had for about the same as a 427.
A 1-3 model year difference is not going to matter in 5 years.
The ZR1 is a much more desirable car. The only thing the 427 has going for it is that its a convertible. I am a convertible owner and love it....but if I had the choice.....I would chose the ZR1 every time.
Good luck on whatever you decide.
