How old are the ZR-1 owners?

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Carter and I were having a conversation yesterday about the difficult time I am having getting parts and I mentioned that I don't plan to have my Z for more than 20 years or so as I will probably be too old enjoy and work on it. So the question came up as we wondered how old is the ZR-1 community anway?

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Sorry, I screwed this up already. I checked to make it private, but it did not work and set for public. Let me see if a moderator can fix this.

[ZRWON]

SEVENTY SIX :thumbsup: :worship:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

SEVENTY SIX :thumbsup: :worship:

Wow, that is awesome!!!! :worship::thumbsup:

[phrogs]

worked for me im a youngster

[rhipsher]

I checked 30-39 even though I turn 40 in Feb. But still feel like I'm 17 minus the zits. Hehehe!

[RICHARD TILL]

Voted and 23 days ago i had to start saying that i am 58 years young. :wave:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Thanks to all of you for sharing. I was hesitant to ask the question, but always wondered what the age group primarily owns ZR-1s. I also thought we don't have many women here so it would be okay to ask. :cheers:

[Jeffvette]

Bunch of old people in here :D

Turn 33 in Feb.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Jeff,

But we're all young at heart......:dancing I hope the moderators can fix the public view so that more folks might be willing to do the poll. I think this will be interesting. I tried to see if it was done in the past and gave up searching.

:cheers:

[bdw18_123]

Just turned 30 in October of this year, so I had to check the "30-39" group. :mrgreen:



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[ZRXMAX]

56... I don't care how old I am... as long as I feel good the number doesn't really matter... I just keep drinking the joint juice and taken my vitamins. However...one day I would like to get back in shape ! :dancing

[Hammer]

56...Figure about 10 or so more years to enjoy this fabulous car. I think I'll start that 10+ year journey with a trip to BG next year.

[tomtom72]

:sign10:"Hey look at the old dude in the cool vette!" I get that sometimes, and it makes me feel alright!:dancing

58 going to be 59 in June....only trouble is that my mind is still stuck in my teens I think?!?:sign10:

I just hope that I can have some time with my Z before it gets to the point that I have to buy a CTSv or a C5 or a C6 due to not being able to get in and out of the Z. I hate 4 door cars. I hope they come up with a coupe version of the CTSv really soon, so I can afford a used one later!:sign10:

:cheers:

[VetteMed]

Just turned 31 a few weeks ago.

[tccrab]

Turned 50 last month.
Just hit the apex of the hill and it's all downhill and picking up speed from there.

TomC
'Crabs

[QB93Z]

Nice idea for a survey. It will be fun to see the results if we can get a lot of responses.

I have always thought that it would be a good idea to include some basic personal info here on the forum. My suggestion would be to at least have first name, city and state and Registry Membership in the avitar area.

Jim

[secondchance]

I bought my first ZR-1 when I was 35 back in 1991. Like I told Jim and David, every time I jump in the car I feel like I am back in 1991.:cheers:

[72ZR1]

just turned 50

[Ccmano]

55 and semi-retired in October... I start job hunting again Jan. 1.
H
:cheers:

[RICKYRJ1]

45, girlfreinds are all 25, so that should really make me 35:dancing May 28th will be 46. You all can bring my B-Day presents to BG. (CASH & Z related items only please, I already have plenty of ties & underwear :thumbsup:) Hope to see many new faces in BG :cheers:
Craig, good luck with the car, anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask

[HIZNHRZ]

Already had my Z for more than 10 years now so I'm working on the next 10.

[-=Jeff=-]

37.. bought it when I was 34

[Jagdpanzer]

Born the same year as this guy and, with luck, may even outlive:
http://www.richard-seaman.com/Aircraft/AirShows/Chicago2003/Sampler/B52Banking.jpg

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Wow, I woke up this morning and see all the responses and all I can say is "Thanks" for participating and great bunch of folks here. :handshak: It will be cool to see some of you again at the 2010 Gathering and meet the others there or some in D.C. next month. :cheers: I'm 47 and retiring from my first career next year (military) so I'm looking forward to my next life as a civilian. If anyone follows Chinese zodiac it is the year of the Tiger (not Tiger Woods) and as predicted, many challenges and changes for me. Thanks for all the support and information through the years as I would not be able to build this Z on my own for sure.:worship: Have a safe and Happy New Year. :occasion1

[HIZNHRZ]

Born the same year as this guy and, with luck, may even outlive:
http://www.richard-seaman.com/Aircraft/AirShows/Chicago2003/Sampler/B52Banking.jpg

So that would be 1952?

[rudolph schenker]

44, but feeling old (too much work, not enough play). :-(**|=

[JThomas]

Forty-Six and enjoying every minute of it! Can't wait until Spring, see you in Bowling Green! :thumbsup:

[xlr8nflorida]

55 and semi-retired in October... I start job hunting again Jan. 1.
H
:cheers:

37.. bought my Z when I was 27.

[ZR1Vette]

Well.... this fellow and I were born in the same month and same year>>>

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/bruce_springsteen.jpg

Oh..and I think the B52 went ops in 1955...

[HIZNHRZ]

Oh..and I think the B52 went ops in 1955...

April 15, 1952 B-52 prototype makes first flight in Seattle.
June 29, 1955 First B-52 for the Air Force Strategic Air Command is delivered to 93rd Bomb Wing at Castle Air Foce Base in California

[bobbyhi]

Well, I'll be 65 come April. The say 65 is the "new" 40:jawdrop:. Hope the body holds up like it's 40:mrgreen: Be safe out there this New Year:occasion1

[RICKYRJ1]

Well.... this fellow and I were born in the same month and same year>>>

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/MRBLU/bruce_springsteen.jpg

Oh..and I think the B52 went ops in 1955...

This guy goes to my gym, lives down the road from me. Looks a lot older & shorter in person. Still working out so I need to give him some props.

[ScottZ95ZR1]

I'm 47 and gaining.

Boeing's nickname for the B-52 was BUFF.
Unfortunately, some of us could be called the same. ;)

[Demps]

39 here.

No BUFF for me...but I'll take an Eagle anyday.

[jonszr1]

56 here ,but when i get in the zr1 i feel 16:mrgreen:

[flyin ryan]

Old enough to know better :cool:

[bb62]

I'm 47 and gaining.

Boeing's nickname for the B-52 was BUFF.
Unfortunately, some of us could be called the same. ;)

BUFF is NOT Boeing's nickname for the B52 and the term does not mean being in shape. If anything it is a denigrating term originally used by fighter pilots to mock the . BUFF stands for "Big Ugly Fat F***ers".

[RHanselman]

47 here and still flying Fighter Jets and Driving Corvettes!

BUFF is NOT Boeing's nickname for the B52 and the term does not mean being in shape. If anything it is a denigrating term originally used by fighter pilots to mock the . BUFF stands for "Big Ugly Fat F***ers".

BUFF pilot's named her not Fighter Pilots... Just like A7 pilots named their jet the SLUF... But if we had, you couldn't blame us :mrgreen:

[ScottZ95ZR1]

BUFF is NOT Boeing's nickname for the B52 and the term does not mean being in shape. If anything it is a denigrating term originally used by fighter pilots to mock the . BUFF stands for "Big Ugly Fat F***ers".

Yes, I know it's use is not the flattering form of the term BUFF - "Big Ugly Fat Fellow" in it's G-rated version.
UNFORTUNATELY, I find myself fitting the description a bit more every year. The gym helps fight off the fat but I've sure given up on the ugly.

I certainly won't argue over the origin of the term but it is acknowledged as a long-standing nickname even on Boeing's website.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

47 here and still flying Fighter Jets and Driving Corvettes!



Ron,

That has to be one of the better ways to stay young..............:thumbsup:

[Jason 91]

Just turned 35, but feel like I'm 16 again when I go for a drive. :thumbsup:

Jason

[redelk2]

Still having fun @ 70 :thumbsup: 1991 ZR-1

[Hammer]

Still having fun @ 70 :thumbsup: 1991 ZR-1

Welcome aboard, tell us more about you and your car. How long have you had it and so on.

I'm keeping track of any ZR-1's I find and would love to add your car to the list. PM me with info if you don't want to post publicly. Also be sure to join the Registry. Very nice 20th Anniversary shirt this year.

[jrd1990zr1]

55, 2 years til I can retire and drive the Z all summer.

Gotta love Hammer's avatar!

Plan on BG this year! :cheers:

[Z Factor]

Still having fun @ 70 :thumbsup: 1991 ZR-1

Hello and welcome to the forum. :handshak:

You are only as old as you feel so I suspect you feel 20 years younger than the calender say you are.

:cheers:

[93RubyZ]

44, but feeling old (too much work, not enough play). :-(**|=
:iamwithst I hear you on that -- feel the same way. Must be doing something wrong! :cheers:

[Sgreg]

67 years young here and I am proud to say my first Corvette was a 66 427 coupe. I still enjoy an occasional blast past the 150 mark and have enough spare parts to last two life times in my cabinets. :mrgreen:

[WB9MCW]

To Bad CorvZ061 blew up his LT-5 and sold the Z.

He would most likely have been the only one to check the -20 box.

[zrmynatt]

I'm 55 now, 39 when I bought my 92' Z. When I drive it I feel 39 again!

[IowaZR-1]

What is age but an ever increasing number?......Rod Stewart says it best....."Forever Young"... doing the double fives here this year

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Hey, I just wanted to say "Thanks" to everyone who participated in this poll. I found it quite interesting and really appreciate the support to see how young we all are. What a great group of folks and a great following for a great car!!!!!:cheers:

[scholtmj]

26 years young. Only have to work 41 1/2 more years...save some social security for me!

[VetteMed]

26 years young. Only have to work 41 1/2 more years...save some social security for me!

:iamwithstI hear ya on that one... pay in for another 30 years, only to find it's basically bankrupt. :dontknow:

[WB9MCW]

MAN

THAT 'HOPE AND CHANGE' IS GONNA SOLVE ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS

RIGHT???

GEN X AND DIGITAL 2000 GEN HAVE NO WORRIES

BIG GOVERNMENT IS GONNA NANNY STATE THE USA -- SO NO WORRIES!!!

YA RIGHT :icon_scra:icon_scra

[WB9MCW]

For young adults, a decade lost?
By SmartMoney >> http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/LearnToBudget/for-young-adults-a-decade-lost.aspx

A new survey conducted for the AFL-CIO suggests many American workers under 35 can't manage the basic financial building blocks of an adult life. The union calls the past 10 years a "lost decade" for these young people, during which many fell short on getting their own places, finding stable jobs and saving money for emergencies.

About 31% of survey respondents said they made enough money to pay their bills and set some money aside, but 70% said they did not have enough money saved to cover two months' worth of living expenses. Parents of these young workers know how far they are from making it on their own; one-third are living with their folks.

"Along almost every metric, people under 35 are doing much worse than they were 10 years ago," says Jennifer Jannon, 29, a regional director for Working America, the AFL-CIO's community organization for nonunion workers. "People are literally putting off starting their adult lives because of the conditions they're facing economically," she says.

Jannon says the results should not be interpreted as laziness. "Young people are really yearning to move out on their own to start their adult lives," she says. "(But) they can't find the type of work that supports an adult life."

[MB ZR1]

31 years young

[richard sanderson]

Hi, I own #231 (1990) which must be one of the oldest, and I am 65. I bet I am not one of the oldest!

[Z Factor]

Hi, I own #231 (1990) which must be one of the oldest, and I am 65. I bet I am not one of the oldest!

Hello Richard and welcome to the forum. :handshak:

:cheers:

[WB9MCW]

Hi Rich ---Welcome to the ZOO!!!

ZRWON owner of Beast 2 is 76 and still loves hiz ZR-1 everyday.

[jeasen]

66 here and still going strong.:cheers:

[Gary Yarbrough]

I'm 30. I was 28 when I bought the car. I'm looking forward to a long relationship with the ZR-1 because I tend to get attached to my vehicles. My dad bought me a new truck when I was 14 (a 1993 GMC Sierra). It's been a great truck; 280,000 miles later, I still drive it every week and I've never had to rebuild it.

[32valvZ]

It's been a great truck; 280,000 miles later, I still drive it every week and I've never had to rebuild it.

The mighty small block will ride on forever with regular oil changes! I just sold my 95 ex-cab long bed 4x4, with 185k miles on it for $4,200. Like your example, you can see theres plenty of life left in them after 150k+

BTW, I'm 42 :mrgreen: Got my ZR-1 at 40

[WB9MCW]

We should do a second Poll of how old you were when you bought your ZR-1.

It would be interesting to compare it to this current Poll.

Perhaps a third Poll on what age when you bought your first Vette.

[Dynomite]

We should do a second Poll of how old you were when you bought your ZR-1.

It would be interesting to compare it to this current Poll.

Perhaps a third Poll on what age when you bought your first Vette.

You just like polls :sign10:

How about another poll on how many times you took your Z apart :sign10:

[tomtom72]

You guys, Cliff and Bryan, are funny!

Okay I'll start:

52 when I bought my ZR-1. No cracks about mid-life B. S.!
24, in 1977, when I bought my first vette, '72 LT-1.
:mrgreen:

[LORDVDR]

39 and holding! 40 in feb!!

[Geof180]

...31...

feel like 80 somedays though...:icon_scra

[rebelz]

61 & still having fun. More than that actually. Retired and car wise I'm having the time of my life. My wife and I put 12,000 miles on it last summer. I've had a souped up '56 Chevy 2 dr. post, a '68 Z28 Camaro among many other muscle cars but the ZR-1 is far and away the best of all of them.

P.S. I do wish I still had the Z28, I loved that car too!

[zedrone]

really really old, but not as old as JVD. :-)

Ed

[karterdon]

Mentally I am still 39!! :thumbsup: Cronologically I am 59 :cheers:

Karterdon
91 - #291

[95 LT5]

34 now bought when I was 32
Just feelin old....time for a nap:sleepy1:
:cheers:

[Norsky4360]

I'll be 58 in May. When we bought "The Beast" I was 54.

[redelk2]

69 and still fit the drivers seat - '91 black on black -

[EuroPete]

When I bought the Z I was 28, now I'm 30.

Definitely I'll vote for 20-29 LOL.

[mgbrv8]

I am 31 and loving my 20yr old machine

[Blue Flame Restorations]

50 going on 16..........like a kid in a candy store

[ZRWON]

Hers's an update to my post a couple years ago

I am now 78; still kicking and never regretted a minute of the past 78 year.
Only have BEAST2 now (sold the '90) but still get the same old thrill when I get a chance to "drive it like I stole it"

Save the Wave and may God Bless all of us

Earlier post....

SEVENTY SIX :thumbsup: :worship:
__________________
ZRWON BEAST2 "90 #596 & '93 #211, an AutoMasters Street Skinner version of a BlackWidow LT5
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_faq.htm#66
NCRS#894
"It's not the car; it's the people"
...Doug Johnson 1953-2003
40 years VETTE history @ http://home.comcast.net/~bbstrow/ (http://home.comcast.net/~bbstrow/)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p21dz80uGaA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p21dz80uGaA)

[Daniel_Mc]

Just hit 29 this month now how old I act... Welll.... LOL

[jcruz]

54. Got my first Z last year and the 2nd one this year!

Looking forward to meeting some of you old geezers at Bowling Green or Carlisle next year :)

[John Boothby]

65. Bought it when I was 59. Have put 11K miles on the car and considerably more on my body since then!;)

Oops, looks like I already voted! I guess my memory (or lack thereof) gives away my age!

[EV2DEMON]

32 here. I remember reading about the ZR-1 when they first came out, thinking it was the coolest car ever made.

Picked mine up earlier this summer. Kind of a throwback "reliving my youth" car for me I guess.

[FU]

I'm 20 years old......in July.

[tomtom72]

I'm 20 years old......in July.

What!? Not your car's age Frank, they want to know how old you are.....and not mentally either.....:p:sign10:

[C4Fan]

I was 20 when I was working in the Chevy store at the time of the ZR-1s arrival. Never will forget seeing that first one. I'm 41 now. Isn't adulthood wonderful? We can finally go after what we couldn't have in our early years - like my '91 ZR-1 (#1464).

[soslow]

My daughter-in-law keeps telling me that the only people that she sees driving vettes are old guys, and she makes fun of them and me; mid-life crisis and all she says. But being that she is marrried to my son (33), I think she is hinting for me to give my ZR-1 to a "more appropriate" driver, namely, him or her. The guilt ploy is not working.

[WB9MCW]

Midlife crisis is a term coined in 1965 by Elliott Jaques and used in Western societies to describe a period of dramatic self-doubt that is felt by some individuals in the "middle years" or middle age of life, as a result of sensing the passing of their own youth and the imminence of their old age. Sometimes, a crisis can be triggered by transitions experienced in these years, such as extramarital affairs, andropause or menopause, the death of parents or other causes of grief, unemployment or underemployment, realizing that a job or career is hated but not knowing how else to earn an equivalent living, or children leaving home. The result may be a desire to make significant changes in core aspects of day-to-day life or situation, such as in career, work-life balance, marriage, romantic relationships, big-ticket expenditures, or physical appearance.

Academic research since the 1980s rejects the notion of midlife crisis as a phase that most adults go through. In one study, fewer than 10% of people in the United States had psychological crises due to their age or aging. Personality type and a history of psychological crisis are believed to predispose some people to this "traditional" midlife crisis. People going through this suffer a variety of symptoms and exhibit a disparate range of behaviors.

Many middle aged adults experience major life events that can cause a period of psychological stress or depression, such as the death of a loved one, or a career setback. However, those events could have happened earlier or later in life, making them a "crisis," but not necessarily a midlife one. In the same study, 15% of middle-aged adults experienced this type of midlife turmoil.

Some studies indicate that some cultures may be more sensitive to this phenomenon than others, one study found that there is little evidence that people undergo midlife crises in Japanese and Indian cultures, raising the question of whether a midlife crisis is mainly a cultural construct. The authors hypothesized that the "culture of youth" in Western societies accounts for the popularity of the midlife crisis concept there.

Researchers have found that midlife is often a time for reflection and reassessment, but this is not always accompanied by the psychological upheaval popularly associated with "midlife crisis."

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/mid-lifecrisis.jpg

[soslow]

holy crap! Maybe she was correct all along

[Bob Eyres]

Next month I'll be 67, (worlds oldest adolescent), bought the ZR-1 when I was fifty.
60+K later, still running strong. :thumbsup:

[Gunny]

I'm 20 years old......in July.

:rolleyes:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/OldDudesPoster-1.jpg

My favorite.

[WB9MCW]

LOL that is great!!!

[Bob Eyres]

Hey, those dudes look too much like me for comfort. :cool:

Actually, it's a still from the new reality show "Whisker Wars Cannonball Run".

[HAWAIIZR-1]

All I could think of is, "I thought ZZ Top didn't drive a Corvette?"

[BigBlock 72]

I'm 51, bought our ZR-1 Jan 2010 when I was still 50. Drove it on Hiway 1 on a 3 day trip with my wife. I've wanted to take that drive since I was 19. Finally did it in style. I have 2 other Vettes both C3's - a 72 Big Block and a 74 350 - both "original motor" cars.:fahne:

[WB9MCW]

Hi BigBlock 72 -- Welcome to the ZOO (our forum).

Post some photos in the "members rides" section of your ZR-1 and your C3's for us all to see.

[Bob Eyres]

On the original subject, this poll sure is skewing ancient isn't it?

Damn, there are more owners over 60 than there are in the 30 -39 bracket.

It looks like confirmation of a demographic study that I read years ago, stating that the kids that fell in love with Corvettes in the fifties and sixtees are still the ones that support the brand. Marketing wise, the Corvette is a "boomer" phenomenon.

It doesn't look good for the future of the car. When we die off.

[WB9MCW]

It doesn't look good for the future of the car. When we die off.

It is the same exact thing in my Ham Radio hobby.

Gen X and the the Digital Gen Y are more into their Smart Cell Phones and the Internet message and video services via computers than getting into the true "Wireless Radios" that need real antennas to communicate.

IMO with the new C6 looking much like all the other Hi-Po coups on the market we are witness to the blending of the Corvette into the mainstream.

I predict the day will come when the Vette and the Caddy and the Camero will all be about the same. We all know how the General likes to SHARE between the different models both in the past and no doubt in the future.

C'est la vie as the French would say!

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p110/HAMMERHATE/futurepoll.jpg

THE FUTURE POLL OF ZR-1 OWNERS

[BigBlock 72]

Thanks for the welcome. I added a few pics to my profile - the ZR-1 and the 72 Vette. The 74 is a project car at this point. I hope to get it back on the road soon.

[Daniel_Mc]

Gen X and the the Digital Gen Y are more into their Smart Cell Phones and the Internet message and video services via computers than getting into the true "Wireless Radios" that need real antennas to communicate.

And I saw and replied to this on my phone :D however I miss the days when there wasn't such easy access...

[jrd1990zr1]

57 now but got my first ZR1 about 5 years ago.

I agree the Corvette has been a "boomer" phenomenon. In my opinion I think we have seen the peak for C-1s and C-2s as the boomers age. It is also possible that C-3s have peaked.

I think a C-4 like a ZR-1 has the respect of the younger crowd who realize what it represents. Because of the realitively low production #s the values of original low mileage ZR-1's will rebound in the next 5 years.

My $0.02. :cheers:

[ZONER 95]

Will turn 54 in a couple of weeks.....my ZR-1 arrives on Monday, first Corvette.....bought from 73 year old owner.....and my 18 yr old nephew thinks these cars are da'bomb!......spanning the generations!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/58powerwagon/DSCF0013.jpg

[Bob Eyres]

And I saw and replied to this on my phone :D however I miss the days when there wasn't such easy access...

I don't miss them at all. I understand the appeal of ham radio, but the new revolution in personal communications has actually caused revolutions around the world. Longtime dictators are biting the dust everywhere because the social media are allowing oppressed people to connect, organize, and fight for their freedom. More power to them.

Cars, ham radio, such antique enthusiasms, so "20th Century".:D

Just kiddin', I love my"Antique ZR-1"

[ZR-1Mikko]

ok I'm adding to the poll that WB9MCW strarted....

I was 20 when I bought mine and after owning her 8 years there is nothing that puts a smile on my face like my Z.

I remember seeing the first one live back in the day thinking to my self I will never be able to get one of those...

[Socalerv]

Will turn 54 in a couple of weeks.....my ZR-1 arrives on Monday, first Corvette.....bought from 73 year old owner.....and my 18 yr old nephew thinks these cars are da'bomb!......spanning the generations!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c17/58powerwagon/DSCF0013.jpg

We share the same dream. Bought the 90 ZR1 a couyple months ago in Dallas. Parked next to my 69 SB coupe NCRS topflite.

Life is good

[Paul Workman]

58 going to be 59 in June....only trouble is that my mind is still stuck in my teens I think?!?:sign10:



Tom,

Don't you know there is a time warp plane that stretches across from the A pillar to the B pillar to the threshold of these cars? Crossing the plane resets you clock to about 19 years old...or at least that's what people lucky enough to ride shotgun have told me!:eek:

[Bob Eyres]

Yesterday, Thanksgiving, and my 67th birthday too. This car is a "Time Machine". It takes me back to 1967 when I had a split window coupe, a real street racer. Solid lifters, open pipes, and a 4.56 gear. The sound the ZR-1 makes reminds me of that car, just more civilized. That's why it sees 7K almost every time out. :thumbsup:

[tomtom72]

Tom,

Don't you know there is a time warp plane that stretches across from the A pillar to the B pillar to the threshold of these cars? Crossing the plane resets you clock to about 19 years old...or at least that's what people lucky enough to ride shotgun have told me!:eek:

Okay, Now that explains the whole thing. Thanks Paul. :thumbsup: I was beginning to wonder why I find it so difficult to just get out of bed on workday mornings....Yet, no matter how bad a day or week I've had as soon as I put my right foot over that high sill.... the next thing I know is I'm in & belted & her nose is in the wind...and i didn't feel a thing!:mrgreen:

:cheers:
Tom

[scottfab]

I can imagine the data in this poll gets stale too like many others over time.
Cars get sold and we all progress up the scale :(
When a car is sold the old owner is not likely to come here and update things.

Some polls that get stale and could possibly be redone every so many years.
1. What oil we use
2. Where are the cars.
3. What spark plugs
4. What mileage you have
5. How old are we.

Why reset?
Well for accuracy and for posterity.
Who knows someone may want to right a book on the changing preferences over time :icon_thum
On the other hand. Who cares..........

[4CAM LT5]

When I turned 50 (eight years ago) I gave myself a birthday present of my first Corvette. And, now I'm on my fifth Corvette in eight years....the 1991 ZR-1, which I have owned for exactly three years today (10/12/12)...!!

[Fully Vetted]

I just turned 45 (June) and bought what I thought would never be possible. I am the proud owner of a ZR-1.

Who'd a thunk it!!!

[4CAM LT5]

So...at the moment...almost 60% of respondents are between the ages of 40 and 60. Once again, reinforcing that the ZR-1 is a man's car....not a boy's toy...!! All hail the "King of the Hill"...and, "The Brotherhood"...!!!

[tomtom72]

So...at the moment...almost 60% of respondents are between the ages of 40 and 60. Once again, reinforcing that the ZR-1 is a man's car....not a boy's toy...!! All hail the "King of the Hill"...and, "The Brotherhood"...!!!

Or it could be that we are all suffering a "mid life crisis" as the squints call it? I prefer to just tell them that I never grew up, so I can't have a mid life crisis!:sign10:


:thumbsup:

[secondchance]

Or it could be that we are all suffering a "mid life crisis" as the squints call it? I prefer to just tell them that I never grew up, so I can't have a mid life crisis!:sign10:


:thumbsup:

If it's a mid-life crisis, I've been suffering since 35 - 21 years!

[John Boothby]

My Harley's and my girlfriend were my mid-life crisis. My ZR-1 is my retirement present!!

[scottfab]

My Harley's and my girlfriend were my mid-life crisis. My ZR-1 is my retirement present!!

Well there you go. I have a similar story.
Been in midlife crisis for 20 yrs.
Loving every day of it :icon_boun

[4CAM LT5]

I prefer to just tell them that I never grew up, so I can't have a mid life crisis!:sign10::thumbsup:

:cheers::cheers::cheers: ....Well-put..!!

[captcorvette]

:bootyshakCan I have a mid life crisis if I still don't know what I wanna be when I grow up? Grow old? Mandatory. Grow up? Optional. Always liked options.

[Fully Vetted]

Too young for a midlife crisis. Not sure what my excuse is -


1998


Apparently, I have a thing for Blue...

[robbz28]

I bought my car from the original owner who was 50 when he bought the car, so apparently it was HIS mid-life crisis and I just inherited it...but it's definately fun on a bun. But when I see the results here maybe it should be "Over the Hill" instead of "King of the Hill" =D couldn't help myself.

[BigJohn]

I bought my car from the original owner who was 50 when he bought the car, so apparently it was HIS mid-life crisis and I just inherited it...but it's definately fun on a bun. But when I see the results here maybe it should be "Over the Hill" instead of "King of the Hill" =D couldn't help myself.


What???

[scottfab]

I bought my car from the original owner who was 50 when he bought the car, so apparently it was HIS mid-life crisis and I just inherited it...but it's definately fun on a bun. But when I see the results here maybe it should be "Over the Hill" instead of "King of the Hill" =D couldn't help myself.

I like it. The "Over the Hill" gang :p

[Fully Vetted]

We could be the King of the Over the Hill Gang...

[4CAM LT5]

Wanted a ZR-1 since I started reading about them, and all the 'hype', in 1989 (I was 35 then). Finally got one twenty years later in 2009 (I was 55 then). Still have it three years later...and hope to have this ZR-1 for many more miles.....

[BigJohn]

As we get older your chart becomes out dated!!!
:flag:

[scottfab]

As we get older your chart becomes out dated!!!
:flag:

Yah I'm tired of the group I'm in.
I'm moving to another one soon.

[LancePearson]

I'll turn 70 this August but then, when I was 60 I started riding a motorcycle which I just sold. With two corvettes, 76 and 91 Z, there just isn't time to keep the skill sets up and I wanted the space back. Buyer is due to pick the bike up this weekend.

I thought about road track racing on track days my 91 Z but after seeing youtubes of the modern c6 or zo6 doing that and knowing mine would get around the track in similar things I asked myself if my reflexes would have been able to keep up with it at 29, much less 69, and answered that they would not have. I did take my 76 for four 25 minute road track sessions on VIR with 17 turns on 3.27 mile road course but the Z is a whole different thing with much, much more power and speed. Things happen fast on a track with the 76 but they happen MUCH faster with the Z on a road track. Pays to understand your limitations too.

I love my ZR-1 and would love to have faster reflexes. Would have been a better tennis player way back when too...but, it is what it is.

Lance P.

[scottfab]

I'll be soon lowering one group and graduating into the most experienced group. No way to change my poll selection without great effort. Oh well.

[Paul in SC]

Lance,

I am 60 and hope and pray that I am able to drive at 70, let alone pilot a ZR-1. Getting in and out may be the real problem.

You should be proud and extremely happy to do what you do.

I thank God for each day that I have and a little special thanks when I get in the Z.

Keep it moving, Lance and enjoy! I am right behind you.:cheers:

[LancePearson]

Paul, Yes, them's my sentiments. I have a wide range of interests, am a mystery novel author, pro level photographer, kayaked the coast of Maine last summer over two weeks and stay busy with my two greyhounds. After becoming a widower a few years ago I was active socially but the gals my age come, as do I, with so much baggage it just got to be more bother than it's worth so I won't rule it out but I'm really mostly following my own interests. First time in my life I'm not responsible for someone, running a big company, family, etc. and it has many advantages. if in a big relationship I'd wonder if I'd own two Corvettes or if I'd be furniture shopping and talking about wall colors. I think I like where I'm at after 47 years of the other situation.

I'm headed in early April to Manchester, England where I have a ticket to see Manchester United play Man City in their Derby at Old Trafford in Manchester then the Gathering with the Z in May then Colorado in late June to attend a friend from colleges 50th and have lunch with my old roommate from college before that event. May do a long fall blue ridge parkway drive with the Z.

So far, life is pretty fair if occasionally modestly lonely. I've ducked one tall rich gal who lives here two blocks from me not because she hasn't got potential as she's attractive and rich but because she has no people skills whatsoever. A 62 year old CRN...anesthetist. She works best with people who are out on the table beneath her...just ask three doctor husbands who exited stage left! Trouble is, she has lots of potential but about 20 minutes is about all I could manage so quietly exited stage left. 5'9" and 138 pounds she has cared well for herself and her bank account is nearly 8 numbers. Sad she isn't better balanced with people.

See, there are frustrations! I just get in the Z and have fun and it gets much better. With no involvement which is my choice I'm only concerned about her becoming a vindictive stalker.

All you young guys, if you thought you had women trouble you ought to try ducking this gal some time!

lance p.

[Paul in SC]

:sign10:

You are too much!

I married my soul mate a few years back, finally after 28 years to another. She came with only one bag, a 1980 pristine Corvette. The match from heaven.

[captcorvette]

Lance I am trying to clear my schedule enough to make the Red Devil's game against city. Will know for sure when the time gets a bit closer as I have a mate there with tickets. If my schedule can get enough room to make the trip from Dubai to Manchester and back then perhaps we can meet up?
Wayne

[LancePearson]

Sounds good to me...april 6 is the derby at Old Trafford. I fly to manchester the night of april 4 and back to the states the 7th. Staying in hotel next to the airport. Stay in touch.

Lance P.

[captcorvette]

Will do. My email is listed. Feel free to use it if you want.
Wayne

[Bob Eyres]

Paul, Yes, them's my sentiments. I have a wide range of interests, am a mystery novel author, pro level photographer, kayaked the coast of Maine last summer over two weeks and stay busy with my two greyhounds. After becoming a widower a few years ago I was active socially but the gals my age come, as do I, with so much baggage it just got to be more bother than it's worth so I won't rule it out but I'm really mostly following my own interests. First time in my life I'm not responsible for someone, running a big company, family, etc. and it has many advantages. if in a big relationship I'd wonder if I'd own two Corvettes or if I'd be furniture shopping and talking about wall colors. I think I like where I'm at after 47 years of the other situation.

I'm headed in early April to Manchester, England where I have a ticket to see Manchester United play Man City in their Derby at Old Trafford in Manchester then the Gathering with the Z in May then Colorado in late June to attend a friend from colleges 50th and have lunch with my old roommate from college before that event. May do a long fall blue ridge parkway drive with the Z.

So far, life is pretty fair if occasionally modestly lonely. I've ducked one tall rich gal who lives here two blocks from me not because she hasn't got potential as she's attractive and rich but because she has no people skills whatsoever. A 62 year old CRN...anesthetist. She works best with people who are out on the table beneath her...just ask three doctor husbands who exited stage left! Trouble is, she has lots of potential but about 20 minutes is about all I could manage so quietly exited stage left. 5'9" and 138 pounds she has cared well for herself and her bank account is nearly 8 numbers. Sad she isn't better balanced with people.

See, there are frustrations! I just get in the Z and have fun and it gets much better. With no involvement which is my choice I'm only concerned about her becoming a vindictive stalker.

All you young guys, if you thought you had women trouble you ought to try ducking this gal some time!

lance p.

Our hearts are bleeding for you Lance :-D It must be tough trying to dodge those millionairess's, (:confused: Is that a word?). But hey, there's a lot that can be accomplished in those twenty minutes, a few times a week :o. So give her a break, she may have skills you're unaware of.
Have fun in Manchester, my Dad's from there, and I'm rather habituated to Boddington's Ale. I've been around the Isle a few times on business, but never to Manchester. Have a "Boddies" for me.

[LancePearson]

LOL...have seen all the RWWos tricks and they arent up to par! She gets a C- in intimacy with an A+ body!

I am just an ordinary guy so not in big demand but did enjoy four years of social life as a widower before deciding four wheels were simpler than Victorias Secret! At my age if you are vertical and independent and can string two thoughts together you dont always have to look like paul newman did tho that is a plus!

Been there, done that.

Cars are simpler!

[Fully Vetted]

Lance, what you need to do it take Ms. Howell on a ride in your Z. And I don't mean a ride around the block. I mean a tire smoking, pavement pounding, grab a hold of something on the dash, a$$ hanging out around the curves with smoke boiling off the tires ride. Then you let her know that's how you plan on living the rest of your life. She'll let you know real quick if she's up for it. If she is, great. If not you really haven't lmissed out on much except maybe some good furniture sales.

[LancePearson]

Now that's good advice! Either way, the driver wins! Actually, she's been in my '76 but has no invite to ride in this one. If she had an operating manual and was repairable I'd consider it but, alas, the RWW has neither and has not met hardly any of the tests nor will. I promised my daughter I wouldn't date anyone her age either.

I do have two girls, probably like a lot of you, but they have eight hare's paws between them, none of which is allowed in either Corvette's Leather Interior! Two rescued greyhounds who go from 0-48 mph in six, sixteen foot strides. Old Lance Armstrong once had his, during effort, epo and all, Tour de France ride miked at 203 beats per minute. greyhounds when racing can hit 400 beats per minute with that 50% larger heart of theirs. Just like Ferraris, Porsches and Corvettes, it pays to have years and years of breeding for a purpose. One of my dogs won money in 82 of 135 races in two point five years and was very fast...averaged 40 mph from a standing start in winning races.

They are incredible company, gentle and smart girls as company and, if truth be told, did not like my new ZR-1 because I spent time in my warm, insulated garage with her from Dec. 11 on instead of with them as company. They are a touch spoiled, a blue and a brindle girl of 60 and 56 pounds respectively.

It just, in quiet moments, seems like such a waste regarding the 62 year old RWW but that's beyond my control. Sort of like a fillet that's spoiled!

What's in my control is the very same throttle you refer to!

It's hard not to listen to the sound of the beast as it winds up and is very, very addictive.

I wonder how many pounds I'd go through in gasoline billes on the English Motorways with one? A few, I'd wager.
Lance P.

[scottfab]

....snip....

I do have two girls, probably like a lot of you, but they have eight hare's paws between them, none of which is allowed in either Corvette's Leather Interior! Two rescued greyhounds who go from 0-48 mph in six, sixteen foot strides. Old Lance Armstrong once had his, during effort, epo and all, Tour de France ride miked at 203 beats per minute. greyhounds when racing can hit 400 beats per minute with that 50% larger heart of theirs. Just like Ferraris, Porsches and Corvettes, it pays to have years and years of breeding for a purpose. One of my dogs won money in 82 of 135 races in two point five years and was very fast...averaged 40 mph from a standing start in winning races.

They are incredible company, gentle and smart girls as company and, if truth be told, did not like my new ZR-1 because I spent time in my warm, insulated garage with her from Dec. 11 on instead of with them as company. They are a touch spoiled, a blue and a brindle girl of 60 and 56 pounds respectively.

.... snip....
Lance P.


Just so happens that April is greyhound month
http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/adopt_a_greyhound_month.shtml

[LancePearson]

Cool, but I am full up with two at the moment!

[Vetman]

I'm 65. Bought first vett, 68 427 roadster with AC when I was 44. Not really mid life crisis as performce cars were my hobby from age 18 with the purchase of a 1956 studebaker golden hawk. Many performance cars since. Still have my 1967 purchase of a 1955 chev belair 2 dr ht v 8 stick and overdrive with 4.11 gears.

Another notable vette owed is a 1969 427/400 showroom. Unfortunately that had to be sold to buy my next vette. My current 1990 best fits all My interests of historic, extremely fast, comfortable, and something I could afford. May be my last vette..... Maybe. By the way I have a very understanding wife of 44 years!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I'm 65. Bought first vett, 68 427 roadster with AC when I was 44. Not really mid life crisis as performce cars were my hobby from age 18 with the purchase of a 1956 studebaker golden hawk. Many performance cars since. Still have my 1967 purchase of a 1955 chev belair 2 dr ht v 8 stick and overdrive with 4.11 gears.

Another notable vette owed is a 1969 427/400 showroom. Unfortunately that had to be sold to buy my next vette. My current 1990 best fits all My interests of historic, extremely fast, comfortable, and something I could afford. May be my last vette..... Maybe. By the way I have a very understanding wife of 44 years!


Wow, awesome collection you have had and I'm envious on all counts.:cheers:

[scottfab]

I'm 65. Bought first vett, 68 427 roadster with AC when I was 44. Not really mid life crisis as performce cars were my hobby from age 18 with the purchase of a 1956 studebaker golden hawk. Many performance cars since. Still have my 1967 purchase of a 1955 chev belair 2 dr ht v 8 stick and overdrive with 4.11 gears.

Another notable vette owed is a 1969 427/400 showroom. Unfortunately that had to be sold to buy my next vette. My current 1990 best fits all My interests of historic, extremely fast, comfortable, and something I could afford. May be my last vette..... Maybe. By the way I have a very understanding wife of 44 years!

Amazing 44 years !!! Something out of the norm nowadays. :dancing
When I was 4 my dad had a 56 studebaker golden Hauk !

[ZRXMAX]

Amazing 44 years !!! Something out of the norm nowadays. :dancing
When I was 4 my dad had a 56 studebaker golden Hauk !

Its a small Studebaker world we live in. My Mom remarried way back when and with that we aquirred a 57 turquoise Golden Hawk with the Paxton supercharger from my step dads side of the family. My mother took a job teaching in Spooner Wisconsin so the occassional commute back to the Twin Cities was a good long ride for a 5/6 year old. I rememer telling my Mom to go faster as we were only half way around the speedometer at 80 mph. Even though it said 160 mph on the speedo she wouldn't push the pedal and harder. :cheers:

Eventually the car had to go after losing a rod bearing for the 2nd time.

[scottfab]

...snip...
My mother took a job teaching in Spooner Wisconsin so the occassional commute back to the Twin Cities was a good long ride for a 5/6 year old. I rememer telling my Mom to go faster as we were only half way around the speedometer at 80 mph. Even though it said 160 mph on the speedo she wouldn't push the pedal and harder. :cheers:
...snip...


So I'm not the only one that thought that!!!
I remember most people would never come close to the max on the
speedo. Only my dad would come close at 104 on a 120mph dial in a
Jag. :-D

[BigJohn]

So I'm not the only one that thought that!!!
I remember most people would never come close to the max on the
speedo. Only my dad would come close at 104 on a 120mph dial in a
Jag. :-D

You are not supposed to admit to anything over the Speed Limit.

[-X

[weldbead]

45, girlfreinds are all 25, so that should really make me 35:dancing May 28th will be 46. You all can bring my B-Day presents to BG. (CASH & Z related items only please, I already have plenty of ties & underwear :thumbsup:) Hope to see many new faces in BG :cheers:
Craig, good luck with the car, anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask

im 66, had a '91 C4 since 97... it died and i got my z ('94 # 213) 2 months ago..am real happily retired and unlike Ricky,no use for ties or drawers lol..

[Schrade]

I'm 13 1/2. (born on Feb 29th - 1 B/D every 4 years - B/D presents too). http://s1.e46fanatics.com/forum/images/smilies/mecry.gif

[Dime]

Oh yeah, been meaning to post on this one. I'm probably the current youngest zr-1 owner, or I'm sure I was. I'll be 24 this saturday. I got my car August 2011 when I was 20. The funny thing is, the previous owner was 33, but he got the car when he was 20 as well. I don't plan on getting rid of her until I'm in the ground though. ;)

[WB9MCW]

Dime you may well be the youngest or as you put it you were at 20.
We did at one time have an 18 year old member who got the Z from his older brother.
I remember well since he lived close to me and I used to see his 90 around the area from time to time. He also worked at a local Chevy car dealership as well. The Z belonged to the dad first and then when he got a new C6 it went to the older brother for a year and then to the younger brother. I think it got to be a bit much for him to afford and he sold it after about a year. I remember commenting to him how lucky he was to have such a fine Corvette at such a young age and to be careful with all that power. This was all before the start date on this poll so Dime you may still be the youngest to date on this specific poll.

[BigJohn]

I seem to be traveling forward it time; I am now twenty years older than I was when I bought my ZR-1!!!!!!

[Mystic ZR-1]

You're traveling sideways...
:dancing

[WARP TEN]

I seem to be traveling forward it time; I am now twenty years older than I was when I bought my ZR-1!!!!!!

Same problem. I bought my first Z in 1994 when I was 48. Bought second at 66 in 2012. So in for 20 years so far and that would make me.....Oh no!!! --Bob

[We Gone]

First at 46 second at 47 (sold) third at 58 and hope I can get another one day.

[Bob Eyres]

This reminds me of an article that I read years ago that the demographics of Corvette ownership are interesting in that the same guys, over the years, have bought the car. Not the same demographic, the same people. That we have grown up with the car, and even in advanced age still have the interest.
This obviously doesn't bode well for the brand as we pass from the scene.

In 1952 I was eight years old, and car obsessed, when my dad came home from a business trip, (he was a tool maker), and told me about something he'd seen, molds at A.O.Smith that GM was using to make a "plastic car". Wow, what a concept. I saw a 53' at our local Chevy dealer, and was hooked. I've had a Corvette in the garage almost continuously since 1969. I turned 70 last month, and have had the ZR-1 since 94'.

My two year old grandson has got the fever early. Every time someone asked about what he wanted from Santa this year, the answer was always, "Car". :cheers:

[WARP TEN]

...My two year old grandson has got the fever early. Every time someone asked about what he wanted from Santa this year, the answer was always, "Car". :cheers:

Our first two grandchildren just had their first Xmas this year and can't yet appreciate the ZR-1 but I hold out hope for the future. Started them off with Lionels around the tree and gave the oldest (9 months) a truck play set. Looking forward to a few more years to see where they stand on cars.--Bob

[soslow]

From soslow. I'm an old guy......64

[USAZR1]

I'm right there with you old timers,too. Will be 62 my next b'day. If I make it that long,I plan to retire a week later. =D>

[1990 quasar blue]

I seem to be traveling forward it time; I am now twenty years older than I was when I bought my ZR-1!!!!!!

This post just made me do the math. This May will make 17 years for me. Time certainly doesn't slow down.

[Dean Nelson]

I am late to this one.
now 64. bought the 90 new when I was 38 and it looks better then me!

only thing I lost in the last 25 years is I can't pull the lever as fast as I once could..........and my left leg is not as fast......hell I am not as fast!

Dean Nelson

[Paul Workman]

THIS is why so many Corvette guys are older...or at least it is in my case!

http://vimeo.com/55461336

[HAWAIIZR-1]

THIS is why so many Corvette guys are older...or at least it is in my case!

http://vimeo.com/55461336

Hey P,

That was too funny and I can't believe it has been six years since I started this thread. We are all years older now................

Mahalo for sharing.

Aloha,

Craig

[weldbead]

hi guys glad to see someone survived thispast winter. I'm 66 and a little embarassed to say i havent put 500 miles on my 94 named McQueen since i got a harley fatboy last july.In bad weather i drive my chevy colorado..in good weather the harley seems to be my choice for now..but that will change, maybe..be safe

[WB9MCW]

Hey P,

That was too funny and I can't believe it has been six years since I started this thread. We are all years older now................

Mahalo for sharing.

Aloha,

Craig

Craig I bet the 60+ might just be the largest # now if a new poll were started.

Best we just stick with this one since it makes us feel better to be the 6 year younger one. LOL :cheers:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Craig I bet the 60+ might just be the largest # now if a new poll were started.

Best we just stick with this one since it makes us feel better to be the 6 year younger one. LOL :cheers:


Hey Big B,


I agree. The only thing I am looking forward to with age is being retired one day and not have to wake up at 5:30AM. Please tell me you are going to be at the BG Gathering in a few weeks? Looking forward to meeting you one day!

[BigJohn]

I am so old even my newest car is an antique!

[Mystic ZR-1]

You're older than your 216 straight 6?
When are ya gonna get it over to Old Lyme?
With that optional 2nd taillite the Double D will
look good coming out the back!

[C4Ray]

I completely disagree with the video. Today being married simply does not pay off. Because of feminism and the horrific behavior of today's women and our skewed judicial system-women today hold the cards and have the power, and they know this. Among most women it's an unspoken rule they never will admit it but they all know, and most take advantage of the radically uneven biased system against men. Marriage today is huge step back for the majority of men today, especially men with financial independence. For decades the government and society has brainwashed us thinking that marriage and kids is not only the right thing to do but the moral thing to do. Feminism and women's hell bent motivations on equality has almost ruined men-women relations in today's society because men are waking up thanks to MGTOW and youtube videos that provide clarity and understanding to men on the extreme disadvantages of marriage and fatherhood today.

All this said, I advise guys to work hard and save, and buy what you want, when you want. Buy your toys as early as you want but pay cash. Never, ever finance a vehicle.

Avoid the huge financial pitfalls or marriage and kids because it's not worth it anymore. Sorry to be so negative but if you study what is happening you will clearly see that men (especially American/Westernized men) don't get a fair shake in today's society.

Have a great weekend everyone :)

[rmendoza]

I've had 14 corvettes over the last 40+ years, but just got my first 1990 ZR-1 Red on Red last year. I'm 69 yrs old and getting in and out is a little painful, but once in the seat worth every bit of pain and with only 18,500 miles on it it rides like a dream and this is the most fun to drive of all that I've had. Especially the sound and the nose lifting, when you take that LT5 above 5,000 rpm and shift a few gears!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I've had 14 corvettes over the last 40+ years, but just got my first 1990 ZR-1 Red on Red last year. I'm 69 yrs old and getting in and out is a little painful, but once in the seat worth every bit of pain and with only 18,500 miles on it it rides like a dream and this is the most fun to drive of all that I've had. Especially the sound and the nose lifting, when you take that LT5 above 5,000 rpm and shift a few gears!

Welcome to the family and nice to your comments from someone with a lot of experience with Corvettes and you have been infected by LT5. Congrats on your nice ride and great find. We just closed out the 2015 Gathering in the last hour and what a blast it is to be with this bunch of great folks. Life begin at 69 in many ways.......

[lfalzarano]

Ditto!


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[RussMcB]

Are we supposed to come back to this poll thread once a year and update our entries? :-)

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

I remain deeply offended. (not really)


All the more youthful age groups are in 10 year increments, e.g. 30-39, 40-49.


but then you get to 60 and you just say 60+


Guess the thought is we are all old after 60.


you likely should also add:


Soon to be deceased


Deceased, passed on to son or daughter, so you may want to add teens and 20's to the chart!


So in a way, 20 or so years form now, most owners may all be in their twenties or thirties!


Marty

[jcruz]

This year I made my 60th trip around the sun! Woot!

[BigJohn]

I am older than dirt and have owned my ZR-1 since new!

[-=Jeff=-]

I am older than dirt and have owned my ZR-1 since new!

Are you sure you aren't older than sand?

[BigJohn]

Are you sure you aren't older than sand?



No we brought the sand with us!

[RussMcB]

you likely should also add:


Deceased, passed on to son or daughter, so you may want to add teens and 20's to the chart!


So in a way, 20 or so years form now, most owners may all be in their twenties or thirties!


MartyHa! I'm 60, and if I passed my car down to my daughter, she's covered no problem with the 30-39 age group. :-)

[Gunny]

All the more youthful age groups are in 10 year increments, e.g. 30-39, 40-49.
but then you get to 60 and you just say 60+
Guess the thought is we are all old after 60.

you likely should also add:
Soon to be deceased

Marty

Change 60+ to 60-69 and then add 70+ ... then all you 60+ers can feel younger again and let those of us a bit older keep working for 80+ or even 90+.

I still enjoy spirited driving (especially in the mountains) with both Vettes, altho I sense that shifting gears is becoming more difficult (and slower). Perhaps it's time to look at a newer Vette with the 8 spd paddle shifters.

My mom recently passed away at the age of 98+ and she would still have been driving were it not for macular degeneration (both eyes). One of my goals is to approach her tenacity for enjoying life to the fullest for many years to come.

[Flyman 27]

59 and counting...

[zr1eddy]

I'm 53, 2 years in with my 90 Z, my 6th Vette and my absolute favorite!


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[Tripler]

59 and still doing the ton

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[HAWAIIZR-1]

Change 60+ to 60-69 and then add 70+ ... then all you 60+ers can feel younger again and let those of us a bit older keep working for 80+ or even 90+.

I still enjoy spirited driving (especially in the mountains) with both Vettes, altho I sense that shifting gears is becoming more difficult (and slower). Perhaps it's time to look at a newer Vette with the 8 spd paddle shifters.

My mom recently passed away at the age of 98+ and she would still have been driving were it not for macular degeneration (both eyes). One of my goals is to approach her tenacity for enjoying life to the fullest for many years to come.

Hey George,

How are you these days? Despite being the OP of this thread, I am not able to change the age groups since it was before I had quit and rejoined the Registry. I agree it would have been better with more 10 year increment options. Maybe some Moderator with Admin roles can do so. I had no idea this thread would still be alive, nor did I think I would have this car this long.

My condolences about your mom's recent passing and WOW, she did great at 98. My parents are 87 and 84 and I can't imagine at my dad's age of 87 I would be driving this ZR-1.

Take care and Aloha,

Craig

[Young1]

59 and still doing the ton point two


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[We Gone]

First ZR-1 at 46 you can now move my number to 60+

[jss06c6]

62, have had my ZR-1 for 4 years. First Corvette was yellow '72. Followed by 40th anniversary, 2006 Z51 (nicely modified!), 2010 ZR1 and finally my '91 ZR-1. Also have a '51 Chevy truck in middle of frame up "Rod-Storation"..

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[JThomas]

The first time I responded to this thread I was 46 years old. Now I'm 54! My how time flies!

[Ccmano]

I was 55 back in 2009 when survey started, now I’m 63... time for a new survey.
H

[dredgeguy]

Going to hit the big 60 in December....

[jss06c6]

I was 55 back in 2009 when survey started, now I’m 63... time for a new survey.
H
I didn't even look at how old the thread was. Should have known since there were 19 pages of replies.. was interesting to look at though.. I didn't have #473 in 2009..

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[Blackbelt]

32 years old here. Feel like I'm on the younger side for ZR-1 ownership

[RussMcB]

32 years old here. Feel like I'm on the younger side for ZR-1 ownershipYer a young whipper snapper.

[Tripler]

Snapper whipper
;)

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[BigJohn]

Whipper Snapper
That would be a Teamster!

[Blackbelt]

Yer a young whipper snapper.

Yeah...so I've been told. Lol. I always wanted a C4 then once I started reading I couldn't not get a ZR-1

[-=Jeff=-]

I was 34 when I bought my ZR-1.. 20 when I bought my first corvette

[andersra]

So I just looked at when this post started, in 2009. I would have answered 52 at that time. Unfortunately the answer is now 60.


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[Mystic ZR-1]

So I just looked at when this post started, in 2009. I would have answered 52 at that time. Unfortunately the answer is now 60.


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You don't look a day over 59 and a half!
😋

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

So I just looked at when this post started, in 2009. I would have answered 52 at that time. Unfortunately the answer is now 60.


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Don't look at it that way.
It only becomes "unfortunate" when age no longer changes.
Great day today; and an even better one tomorrow!
Marty

[andersra]

Don't look at it that way.
It only becomes "unfortunate" when age no longer changes.
Great day today; and an even better one tomorrow!
Marty



Great point Marty.


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[andersra]

You don't look a day over 59 and a half!

[emoji39]



Thanks.



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[Mystic ZR-1]

Thanks.



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You're welcome! 😋
How ya doing? Haven't seen ya in a while.

[rush91]

How old are the ZR-1 owners..............old enough to know better lol?

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[tiegsd]

43, but lose about 20 years when I'm in the ZR-1.

[BigJohn]

I remember 43; I was there twenty one years ago!

[lfalzarano]

I’m with tiegsd on going back in time!


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[Dafink]

41


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[Jim Stanley]

Just got my Medicare card!


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[RichS]

47 :flag:

[zrmynatt]

63 I bought my 92' new in Jan. 93':)

[Ls7/Ls9 Test Engineer]

47


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[NirvanaMan]

39 here

[Bob Eyres]

I bought mine in Nov. 94’, when I was 49’ , that’s old :)


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[Young1]

Turned 60 at MR6!

[Norwegianmopar]

45

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[Eclay3]

My wife and I just inherited our 1990 Red/Red ZR1 # 1802 in December. I am 28 and she is 26.


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[-=Jeff=-]

might want to fix your signature it shows 1999

and WELCOME

[daviddu79]

48

[ssrszz4]

68 and going strong!!

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[lfalzarano]

I’m the speed limit sign, 70.


Lou

[BigJohn]

I’m the speed limit sign, 70.


Lou

Lou,
Some States have 85.
I hope we all make that one.

[lfalzarano]

My Z likes to cruise at 93-94mph as the sweet spot in 6th gear before getting into the secondaries. It’s not a convincing argument with the law[emoji41]


Lou

[95TR257]

38 years old here.

[indy91zr1]

36 years old

[JFFerner]

73 years old, 10 years a ZR-1 owner

[lfalzarano]

70 years old


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[32valvZ]

Originally when I answered in the poll,9 years ago.... I was 42... Now 51... God time flies!!!:cheers:

[tgonyaw]

Will be 69 in July,2019.

[32valvesftw]

Old enough to know better, but young enough to not care!

[Bob Eyres]

74, foot to the floor. 49 when I bought it.


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[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

53 this year

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[mpiecyk]

68 years old & 28 years with my ZR-1.

[Flyman 27]

60 And counting...

[soslow]

68 and still remember where I parked it. I think....


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[-=Jeff=-]

68 years old & 28 years with my ZR-1.

It was great to meet you at the Pizza night

[Ccmano]

10 years older than when I first answered this poll. 64 and no, I’m not counting.
H
:cheers:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Wow, almost 10 years ago that I started this post.

I will be 57 in June myself.

Thanks to all for posting over the years!!!


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[aafc]

I will be 77 this Sunday the 14th. 2nd owner since April 1994 (39400 miles).
Now have 137399 miles and still run at the drags now and then.
John
1990 white/black #2546
one of a few auto EQ 4l8OE ZR-1's

[BigJohn]

I don’t know 🤔

Sixty Five

[USAZR1]

I bought my first ZR-1 for my 44th birthday, in Nov.97.
65, now. Where have all the years gone?

[garyhugo]

62 and 10 years with my ZR-1. Looking forward to retiring so I can spend more time with her.

[FormulaReed]

I’m 37. Just got my zr1. I had a zr1 poster when I was a kid and I feel very lucky that I was able to get one.

[Gunny]

I finally figured it out - I'm still 18 trapped in an older body (made it to the 3/4 century mark earlier this year)

[lfalzarano]

I finally figured it out - I'm still 18 trapped in an older body (made it to the 3/4 century mark earlier this year)



Still got the lead foot?[emoji41]


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[Gunny]

Still got the lead foot?[emoji41]


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only when passing crotch rockets on the dragon ;)

[lfalzarano]

only when passing crotch rockets on the dragon ;)



You’re alright Gunny. Which branch?


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[Gunny]

You’re alright Gunny. Which branch?
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The United States Army Field Band of Washington, D.C.
the band was formed from combat musicians at the close of WWII - since then there have been a total of approx. 1600 members, half of whom have already passed. I was honored to have served with several distinguished veterans of WWII including a Pearl survivor who was playing colors on deck when the attack started.

TUSAFB is the only band to have its own badge (other bands wear the badge of the fort/post where they are located). My avatar is the badge. We were attached directly to the Pentagon but rehearsed up the road at Ft. Meade. Mostly we were on the road promoting patriotism, the American story, and more.

Thanks for asking.

[TX '90 ZR1]

The United States Army Field Band of Washington, D.C.
the band was formed from combat musicians at the close of WWII - since then there have been a total of approx. 1600 members, half of whom have already passed. I was honored to have served with several distinguished veterans of WWII including a Pearl survivor who was playing colors on deck when the attack started.

TUSAFB is the only band to have its own badge (other bands wear the badge of the fort/post where they are located). My avatar is the badge. We were attached directly to the Pentagon but rehearsed up the road at Ft. Meade. Mostly we were on the road promoting patriotism, the American story, and more.

Thanks for asking.

Gunny,
Thank you for your service!! :proud:

[lfalzarano]

Sgt. Force Recon, 2nd Marine Division


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[mpiecyk]

Hey Sarge,Lets start a new thread Veterans that own ZR-1s.