Extremely Rare 1971 Corvette ZR2 Convertible Heads to Auction
A rare and never restored 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 Convertible will be sold at Mecum Auctions in May. As a highly original and one of only two ZR2 convertibles on the planet, it could go for over $1 million.
One of Two on the Planet
The week of May 13-21, a rare 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 Convertible will hit the auction block at a Mecum Auctions sales event. It is expected to go for a price between $1 million and $1.2 million. Why? Chevrolet’s asking price at the time the 1971 Corvette ZR2 was released was $7,672, which is $54,400 today. Given that price tag, only 12 buyers made a purchase—two of which were convertibles.
Built for Performance
Chevrolet built the 1971 Corvette ZR2 Convertible with high-performance factory components. It featured an AC/Delco ignition system and a powerful 454 LS6 V8 engine with up to 425 horsepower. The ZR2 also had an M22 “Rock-Crusher” 4-speed manual transmission, a high-capacity aluminum radiator, and J56 dual-pin heavy-duty power brakes.
Best-Handling Big Block
Equally equipped with F41 heavy-duty suspension with special springs, shock absorbers, and front and rear stabilizer bars, the ZR2 achieved the status of one of the best-handling big-block Corvettes Chevrolet manufactured. Need more evidence that the ZR2 was built to perform? The ZR2 did not come with a radio or air conditioning.
Brands Hatch Green Scheme
Despite being 51 years old, this convertible is in excellent condition. It is finished in the original factory paint, Brands Hatch Green, and Black leather interior.
Top it Off
This convertible of only two remaining also sports the original Black soft top and color-matching auxiliary hardtop.
Last Known LS6
One of the rarest big-block Corvettes in the marque’s history, this ZR2 convertible is highlighted by Mecum Auctions as the last known LS6 and ZR2 car ever built by Chevrolet. The car’s owner, Ed Foss, claims it is also the most original ZR2 in the world. It looks to be the only one that has never been restored.
Unbelievably Low Mileage
In addition to its uniquely original, unrestored condition, it is also the lowest mileage ZR2 known to exist. The car has been driven a mere 8,702 miles.
