New ZR1 Owner
10-17-2007, 08:13 PM
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New ZR1 Owner
Hello to all, I purchased a 1991 ZR1 and drove it home today. It was a 650 mile trip and it performed flawlessly for basically sitting for 16 years. It now has 4033 miles on it and I think it did it alot of good to get it out on the road. I have had Corvettes in the past, but this is my first ZR1. It is absolutely bone stock, the guy that bought it paid 10K over sticker in 1991, drove it for 3 months and basically built a shrine garage around it after that. Here is the link to it, let me know if its ok.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ME:X:RTQ:US:11
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ME:X:RTQ:US:11
10-17-2007, 08:36 PM
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No, it is absolutely not OK!
I would instead say it is GREAT!!!!
A new ZR-1 for the price of an Altima.
Great deal!! car looks exactly as it should with 3k miles.
one owner minimizes/eliminates much of the gueswork.
find his name; call him, and ask him to share the car's history
most are happy to do so!
Good find!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now go enjoy it again!!!
Welcome!
Marty
I would instead say it is GREAT!!!!
A new ZR-1 for the price of an Altima.
Great deal!! car looks exactly as it should with 3k miles.
one owner minimizes/eliminates much of the gueswork.
find his name; call him, and ask him to share the car's history
most are happy to do so!
Good find!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now go enjoy it again!!!
Welcome!
Marty
10-17-2007, 09:27 PM
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Thanks for the comments. I have to say I was pretty darn happy today. I have always wanted a ZR1 since they came out in 1990. I thought I would wait until the prices came down to the point that I could afford one and then I would buy a used one. This one is as close to new as I can get.
Regards, Bill
Regards, Bill
10-17-2007, 09:41 PM
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Congrats on a beautiful Z (of course I'm prejudiced toward black with red interior) And of course, reds, blues, greens etc.... 
Now seriously was it what you expected?
Now seriously was it what you expected?
10-17-2007, 09:47 PM
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It was actually better than expected. I thought my 1964 coupe 327/365hp pulled hard through the gears, this car really impressed me. I have always thought the ZR1 was an impressive car and couldn't believe that Chevy actually built it. I have said this before, but this may be my last Corvette.
10-17-2007, 10:12 PM
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Great looking car...I own its twin! 1991, #600, Black/Red. This is my second black/red corvette. You will love the combination. Good buy...enjoy the ride.
10-17-2007, 10:32 PM
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Welcome to the Brotherhood of the Beast!
Don't make the mistake of the previous owner, get in and drive it like you stole it!!
Us ZR1 owners have an illness called "PermaGrin", it looks like this:
Hearing the LT5's siren song at 7200 RPMS will have that effect on pretty much anybody.
Congrats!!
Don't make the mistake of the previous owner, get in and drive it like you stole it!!
Us ZR1 owners have an illness called "PermaGrin", it looks like this:
Hearing the LT5's siren song at 7200 RPMS will have that effect on pretty much anybody.
Congrats!!
10-17-2007, 10:40 PM
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It was actually better than expected. I thought my 1964 coupe 327/365hp pulled hard through the gears, this car really impressed me. I have always thought the ZR1 was an impressive car and couldn't believe that Chevy actually built it. I have said this before, but this may be my last Corvette.
thats what I always thought, it reminded me of my 65 365, the way it comes on about 2700 rpm and jumps to 7000.
10-18-2007, 09:13 AM
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Nice time capsule you bought. Congratulations That must have been a great ride home
That must have been a great ride home
10-18-2007, 02:37 PM
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Hello to all, I purchased a 1991 ZR1 and drove it home today. It was a 650 mile trip and it performed flawlessly for basically sitting for 16 years. It now has 4033 miles on it and I think it did it alot of good to get it out on the road. I have had Corvettes in the past, but this is my first ZR1. It is absolutely bone stock, the guy that bought it paid 10K over sticker in 1991, drove it for 3 months and basically built a shrine garage around it after that. Here is the link to it, let me know if its ok.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ME:X:RTQ:US:11
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ME:X:RTQ:US:11
