Coredvettes

Does anyone have an educated guess of how many ZR-1s are left?

Photoguy000

The ZR-1 Registry would be the place to ask this. This question was asked at the last C4 Gathering too, and while no official number was given the estimate is below 6,000.

mike100

LGAFF at the Registry works in the insurance industry and had a pretty good estimate based on typical attrition.

bb62

Would the ZR-1 population be subject to "typical" attrition?

ZR1Bob

Probably not so much now but in the early years there were quite a few totaled. The ZR-1 Net Registry for many years kept a list available for members of all the VINs that had been totaled but more recent management has deleted that from member's view. When I had my last-year '95, of which a total of 448 were produced, I always assumed that with attrition there were probably about 400 left in the world. A pretty rare and exclusive car. --Bob

lgaff

I used Collector Car frequencies, but a lot of factors go into it, how many were stored away, etc. I am seeing about 6-7 per year right now on the major salvage websites.

Probably 500-970 Totals losses to date, many more in the early years I would guess. Collector car insurance deters a lot of use

mike100

I know that cars can fall into disrepair and just be purchased to be parted out...Those might not get counted.

Goldcylon

This is true and I have seen that happen many times.

mike100

Typical attrition for the relevant generation of Corvette- which not very many are daily drivers. Do you think ZR-1's 'go out' faster than a regular LT1 model? I do not know the answer to this question and comments are welcome. I also mean from all factors including service life, cost to keep running where it gets to the tipping point of throwing good money after bad, and then of course the likelihood of collision loss.

74 LS4-454

I can relate to Bob's quote above, as at the last car show (Oct 16th) that I was at, the following kind of left me speechless to some of the spectators...
I had one father and son come by, and the father thanked me three different times for bringing the ZR-1 to the show. I was speechless to say the least, never had anyone thank me like that before!!!
Another person mentioned, that he will probably not see another ZR-1 on the road, and was also very appreciative....
I have to say it appeared that people were "blown away" with the Z.


That is exactly why I chose to keep regular insurance on my 94. I did not like the restrictions of those policies. With my regular insurance coverage, I can go anywhere, anytime, stay overnight or for an extended time with no worries. IMO, these vehicles are to much fun to drive as much as possible, rather then letting them sit and not use.


Hopefully as time moves on, we won't see many more ZR-1's get parted out, but that they will attract new owners who would want to bring them back to life.

ZR1Bob

I was almost always the only C4 ZR-1 at shows here in northern Illinois. I can think of only one show in the last two years that had another, so we were two. Always had a four page description of ZR-1s and my car on the windshield that many people said they really liked to read. Always won a class trophy when they were being given out.

On insurance, I echo the idea of doing regular insurance. Only paid about $600 per year but drove it usually 3,000-4,000 miles each year. These cars are meant to be driven!--Bob

74 LS4-454

I hear you there Bob, as far as attendance goes on the ZR-1's, in the last few years with the exception of Carlisle and Corvettes for Chip, they are the only shows that have had a number of ZR-1's that participate. In all of the other 4 or more shows plus the Cars & Coffee shows that I have been at, I was the only ZR-1 in attendance in all of them.

I keep my mileage under 5000 each year, that way I don't have to get an emissions test. I get the emission exempt sticker every year by doing this, it works for me!!!

BTW, congrats again on your Z06, I know you are enjoying the ride. That is one great machine!!!

DRM500RUBYZR-1

Without a doubt; I can confirm that at least one is alive and well.
1993 # 181 is doing just fine!
Still can break the tires loose at 5k rpm in second gear!
Can't help you with the status of the other 6,000 or so.


Marty

ZR1Bob

Yup, definitely enjoying the Z06. The ZR-1s are very special and I greatly enjoyed owning them all those years. But I am old enough now that I felt I finally deserved an automatic and a warranty! Driving down to have lunch with Marc H tomorrow as the days are cool but still sunny. (He always wants to drive it to the restaurant and he keeps picking restaurants that are farther and farther away). Claims he only drives stick shift cars and likes the automatic in the Z06.--Bob

74 LS4-454

Sounds good to me..... I would do the same as Marc, just to drive longer.....I am sure you two had a good lunch and a very enjoyable ride...

ZR1Bob

I always do. I live about 40 minutes from Marc's shop so we try to get together once every month or two. Gives me a good excuse to drive my car a good distance and I enjoy catching up on the Z's. Also gives Marc a chance to talk about things other than ZR-1s--good therapy. Marc did drive a bit more than usual yesterday to get to lunch. We chalk it up to looking for new and different restaurants. -Bob

74 LS4-454

Can't go wrong there, seems like your really getting used to that Z06
That's what it's all about, getting together with friends, a good meal and long drives in your Vette. Tom

vhabrxmanded

I still have mine - 1995 #444, still with 5 original miles. Marc Haibeck is fairly familiar with the car. I plan to leave it to my one and only child.

RangerZR-1

95 #34, rolled over 42,000 this summer