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after much research I settled for the on for sale here this site, a 1990 with 39k mi. It has the Pizza box, the gear box was ZFdoc blueprinted and short shifted (5k) headers, 3" exhaust ,new fuel pumps, hibeck chip currently appox 420+ hp, new tires, new battery, most new sensors, oil lines replaced,fx3 works great,2 new front shocks ,new serpentine belt, all suspension bushings replaced All numbers matching. Negatives, new compress needs to be pulled and the correct baffle installed, front and rear bumpers are faded, only 1 top a blue glass top. and the later 94 5 spoke chrome wheels.
Thanks for all your feedback.
The good thing, if you want it, is the removable tops are NOT ZR-1 specific. So you should be able to find one even in your car’s color.
The good thing, if you want it, is the removable tops are NOT ZR-1 specific. So you should be able to find one even in your car’s color.
Sounds like you found yourself a nice one
Mmm yes and no...technically, I think the roof does have the VIN # on it, so it will look exactly alike, but will not be.......I know that is a small matter but ........
Mmm yes and no...technically, I think the roof does have the VIN # on it, so it will look exactly alike, but will not be.......I know that is a small matter but ........
Anyone care to show one of these vin numbers on a top as I have never seen a vin on any top on the ZR-1s I have owned is it etched? is it a plate?
Looking to buy a c4 ZR1 Which year seems to be the best with the least problems. Been restoring cars a very long time so I understand different cars and different opinions. Just want to hear from you zr1 owners? Tkx Jim
All '95 cars have the Dunn heads on the left side: #10225121
Most of the '95's still have the Birmal heads on the right side: #10174390
In '95 is when they started installing some of the Dunn heads on the right side: #10225122
I will say the 93-95 cars are the "best", but I am a little biased...I waited to find a 94 in my price range.
Thing to keep in mind, the last ZR-1 rolled off the assembly line 28 years ago. That's forever in the automotive world. Even though mine is in good shape, it still has items that need to be addressed. Weatherstrip, window sweeps, radio, suspension, bushings, etc.
The injectors in the 93+ (maybe the 92?) were already set for ethanol fuel. So if you get a 90-91, and it has original injectors, you may have to budget for a new set of injectors. Not that you won't have problems with the 92? and 93-95 injectors due to old fuel.
Bottom line, get the nicest one you can find in your price range. Talk to the owner and learn as much about their care of the car. But always get it inspected by an independent 3rd party. Even that's not a guarantee, but I always go by the motto "trust but verify"
The newest, most well kept car you can afford is the best answer. In my case, I passed on a 94 with 16k miles and bought a 90 with 64k. Both were very well kept, the 90 was slightly cheaper, and I mean SLIGHTLY but I like the identifiable nature of the 90 and I want to mod, not preserve it so...I felt like going with the 90 was right for me.
04-03-2023, 11:14 PM
