ZR1Bob

405 hp, bolt-ons to 450 hp. Bought from original owner at 6,000 miles; all ownership, vehicle and service records since new. Fast and reliable. Only seven ‘93 ZR1 s in Quasar Blue, the last year for that color. Always kept in heated garage. Bolt-on mods include Haibeck headers/cats, CORSA exhaust, 4:10s, Haibeck chip, Hurst shifter. Serviced in early years (warranty) by George Wronoski (Bill Kay Chev), Kevin Paddock (Bernard Chev) and then by Marc Haibeck (www.ZR1Specialist.com) since Marc has been in business. Recent front brakes, tires. 73k miles. Perfect. Plenum signed by Dave McClellan. ****New $28,000 asking price**** includes all documentation, parts removed from car and much memorabilia. Any offers on this beautiful well-cared for car with all the history? Moving to smaller garage. 847-295-6345 IL banksrl@aol.com

Dominic Sorresso

Bob,

Did you use Dynamat on the car, and is it easily removable?

ZR1Bob

Actually I did. It is a 1/4 thick laminate of foam and thin sheet lead sound insulation, and as I recall with a light adhesive on the back. I have not tried to remove it but I would guess it would come off easily. When Marc Haibeck was first starting out about 10 years about, I gave him my car to do a few things to. One of the things he did was installation of Dynamat under all the carpeted areas. While we were not able to document a significant drop in decibels with before and after sound meter tests, I know it is quieter than it had been before. A good product. I don't know where he got it, but I think it is available through Jegs, Summit and other companies like that. I would suggest contacting Marc to see if he remembers.

STL94LT1

Any pics?

ZR1Bob

Thanks to Mr. Mojo, I will have a few pcis in the orignal ad soon.

FU

That's a heck of a car . And a great deal Bob

ZR1Bob

Thanks--I agree, it is a great car. I wish I didn't have to sell it. I know it will only go up in value from here. Story of my life when selling stocks....
These really are somewhat exclusive. In 1967, out of 22,940 Corvettes made, 9,707 were 427s; of those 3,754 or 16% were the now coveted 435 HP cars that can sell for more than $100,000 today. In 1993, ZR-1s were only 2% of production. At some point, people will figure this out. Anyway, I love it. Besdies being great fun, it is the most reliable car I have ever owned. And because it is relatively new, (A/C, cruise, etc.) you can drive it anywhere comfortably.--Bob

ZR1Bob

I am curious if the mileage on my ZR-1 is a cause for concern. While price of course relates to mileage as well as other factors, I am surprised to have so few posts about this car, where as other ZR-1s with both higher and lower prices (but lower mileage) generate quite a few posts. Anyone out there with an opinion on the mileage issue? (OK, OK, an opinion on the price as well is ok...:-) ).

forloop

IMHO,

When mileage gets past the “keep for garage queen”, you are looking at a driver car. Which yours is awesome! But, the price is going to reflect a driver price. I was in the same situation with my 02 Z06 when I sold it.

Good Luck

SurfnSun

I agree with the above. Your car is flat out beautiful. Id love to have it. The problem is the other 405hp cars with half the mileage for the around the same money.

ZR1Bob

Thanks for the compliment. And I agree that if there are a lot of lower mileage cars out there at the same or lower price, that is problematical. But without trying to be defensive (as sellers are wont to be) I have three observations on how I arrived at my asking price.
First, as these very limited production 405 hp cars age, the difference between 40k and 70k miles becomes less important than the overall rarity, condition, documentation, originality, etc. in determining future values. GM made three times as many '67 427/435s than all 405 hp ZR-1s combined, and look where they are now.
Second, the durabilty and reliabilty of these cars has been well documented, with many still being driven regularly with more than 100,000 and even 200,000 miles.
Third, I have not seen that many 405s for sale as you have. (Perhaps there are other forums and listings that I don't know about.) I just went through the first seven pages of this forum's C-4s for sale section and found three, a 94 Admiral Blue with 60k miles at $29k, a 93 White/Red with 48k miles at $27k, and a 94 White/Red with 14k iles for $55k. (Please excuse me if I missed some).
Also I reviewed the ZR-1 listings on Cars.com the other day. Of the 23 total ZR-1s, there were five 405hp cars: two 93s (including mine), one 94 and two 95s. The other 93 had 18k miles for $37k, the 94 had 51k miles for $33k, the 2 95s were 6k miles for $45k and 25k miles for $39.5k. And there is also another Quasar 93 on the ZR1.net with 116k miles for $15k (needs some work it says).
So that is a long winded way of saying I have tried to price rationally given limited market data about the competition, but of course ultimately it comes down to whether I am able to sell the car at a price I find acceptable. I will let you know when I do. And again, thanks for your input. It is always a help when trying to sell a car like this.-Bob

JACKAL0PE

I would also add that C4's in general are at the bottom of the price cycle but of course, there are exceptions for well-kept cars like yours.

pennstatefootball

ehhhh.... You are somewhat true in your statement, but his car has been upgraded and treated like most ZR1's aren't. From all the attention his car has gotten from Marc H and the tasteful upgrades done, that car is worth the money TO the right buyer 100%.

Rare color, 405hp, car is DRIVEN, serviced, and garaged. Problem he will have is all the LOW bids, and insults for offers (in my opinion). I WAS in his position and thank god I didn't cave. I will NOT sell my car, I will give it away before I consider selling it again (quote me please on this).

Good Luck Bob

JACKAL0PE

Good luck to both of you.

Jack

ZR1Bob

Thanks Jack, and David for your comments. I am afraid you are both right. As Jack says, the ZR-1s are at a price low point right now, and if I didn't have to sell it now I wouldn’t. I have invested almost a decade and a half in enjoying, caring for and improving this car. I have been very active in the various ZR-1 groups since the beginning. I have authored a number of articles on ZR-1s. If life were fair, I would wait another five years and then return it to stock with my oriental parts and go for a Bloomington Gold certificate, which I am sure it could win eventually regardless of mileage.
And as David noted, it is a rare color and part of a very small number of very special vehicles. It has been well cared for. So the upshot is that someone will be getting a pretty fine deal on a car that is not only in great condition and set to be worth a lot in the near future, but is a hoot to drive and enjoy. And for the record I have had some serious interest in the car, although I know that selling a car like this always takes some time. I expect some lucky new owner will get it in time to show it off at Bloomington Gold in June. --Bob

C4DC

Your car is worth the $ to the right person. You just have to find them and make the timing right. If you are willing to wait, I'd bet you don't have to come down much. I would take it to as many vette shows as possible to increase your exposure and to find someone who has to have it.

ZR1Bob

That is sound advice. Already have a couple of shows planned for a visit before Bloomington, and I will have it there as well if it has not sold by then. Don't plan to auction it though. I hate the thought of Kruse making 20% off me and a buyer for the priveledge of moving my car..Bob

RKB4C

I emailed you... thx.

MRHTRD

Bob,

You have one fine ZR1. I have been looking for a 93 ZR1 for a while, but will not be able to pull the trigger until about August 2007.

Just curious if this timing would fall within your schedule. I have found that most people want to off load their cars immediately and will not wait for someone in my position.

I sold my 97 6 spd coupe about a year ago and am now just about ready to jump back into the market again. I have had 15 corvettes over the past 35 years....... great hobby !!!!!

If you are in a hurry, I certainly understand and good luck with your sale.
Dave (MRHTRD)

ZR1Bob

Hi Dave--
I really don't know whether the car will be available in August, but it certainly might be. We may be moving to a smaller garage ...er, I mean house....before that, so it all depends to some degree on when I lose my garage space and what sort of interest I am seeing. If you want to talk about the car, please feel free to give me a call anytime. Maybe there is a way to work something out.--Bob