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DMark
06-01-2010, 02:21 PM
Time has come to move on to something else. Looking for opinions from the Brotherhood.

What should I expect to sell my car for?

Not asking what we think our ZR-1s are really worth..., but understanding today's market what should I set my price at in order to make a reasonable sale?

This is Ed's (FastZR1) former car that I bought from him off of this site five years ago. Runs Great. Looks Great. It is the most noteworthy Corvette that I have ever owned. Not looking to re-coup an "investment" just want to sell the car at a price that is fair to all.

So, the details.....

1991 Corvette ZR-1 # 1643.
Bright Red Exterior & Red Interior.
47k miles.

Engine. Work performed by Jim Van Dorn of Auto Masters in Bowling Green, KY. Polish & Ported Plenum, Injector Housing, Air Horn & Throttle Body - Stainless Works headers coated by Swain Tech - Flowmaster Cat-Back - MagaFlow Hi-Flo CATs and exhaust tips - Open air lid - New Injectors - New Coils - New Sparkplug & Wires - Complete New Vacuum Hose Kit - Radiator Removed & Cleaned - Oil Cooler Removed & Cleaned - New Oil Level Sensor - New Belt - New Samco Hoses - New Thermostat - New Alternator - New Starter - New PVC - Engine Powder Coated - Tune by Marc Haibeck - This LT5 now has a honest 430-435HP at the crank.

Drivetrain. Transmission rebuilt by ZF Doc - New Clutch & Master Cylinder - Hurst shifter - ZF Doc Drive line beam plates - New inside and outside Brute Force U-joints - New Front Hubs - New Rear Hubs.

Tires & Brakes - 95 A-mold GM wheels - Goodyear F1 GS-D3s - Lowering Blocks & Bolts - Grand Sport brake calipers - Power Slot rotors - Ceramic pads - DRM stainless brake lines - DRM brake bias spring.

Interior & Body - Complete Bose System Rebuild - New front air dam - New floor & cargo mats - 95 style Gill panels - ZR-1 emblems on hood - New nose & gas lid emblems - Bumpers repainted - Recent professional detailing.

All original takeoff parts, GM service manuals along with the wiring manual and LT5 supplement, Window Sticker and Build Sheet included. Only known issues are minor bolster wear on the driver seat along with wear on the driver side carpet near the dead pedal. This car is ready for another 20 years.

So What Say The Brotherhood?

http://i45.tinypic.com/2vim686.jpg
Slaying the Dragon (US129) Nov 2009.
http://i45.tinypic.com/96madi.jpg
Just Back from JVD's shop April 2009.
LGAFF
06-01-2010, 03:00 PM
Hate to say this, but I would guess 19.5-22K
ZZZZZR1
06-01-2010, 03:01 PM
WOW that car is beatiful and well come!!!


I agree with Lee, but maybe $24k to the right buyer.


Good luck with the sale!


:thumbsup:


David
GOLDCYLON
06-01-2010, 03:07 PM
18.5k to 22k Clean ride
Sgreg
06-01-2010, 03:44 PM
Prices are hard to swallow; keep it if you can. I think the market is just about bottomed out on our cars. A little bump in the economy and the *&^%$#$%^ stock market might give you some help in a year or two. Car presents very well. :cheers:
Kevin
06-01-2010, 04:17 PM
holy crap! wish i had the cash to buy this
DMark
06-01-2010, 04:37 PM
18.5k to 22k....
GC,

Yup, I agree. That is the spread that I'm thinking.

18.5k = Value to Buyer.
22k = Worth to Seller.

Thanks,
scholtmj
06-01-2010, 04:50 PM
Oooh post some more pictures! How much did you lower it?
DMark
06-01-2010, 05:07 PM
Oooh post some more pictures! How much did you lower it?
I didn't even know it was lowered until Ed sent me some pics after I got the car. Thanks for mentioning the stance. Of course, it being on the Dragon will make for some good laternal Gs. I expect its lower about an inch all the way around. :cool:

http://i47.tinypic.com/24ni62g.jpg

Ed installing the front lowering blocks.
phrogs
06-01-2010, 05:17 PM
I can't remember how much it lowers the front end but it does a bit, that hugh rubber piece you see on the spring infront of Ed's face is Cut off and you glue a small 1/8 of an ich or so block to take its place and thats what lowers the front end it is a pain in the *** job to do as far as what you get from all that labor.
DMark
06-01-2010, 05:22 PM
..... it is a pain in the *** job to do as far as what you get from all that labor.
phrogs is right.

If you look at Ed's right hand you'll notice the Blood! :eek:
ScottZ95ZR1
06-01-2010, 06:13 PM
Very nice car - I like it alot! :thumbsup:
DMark
06-01-2010, 10:14 PM
Gang,

Somebody PM for a dyno chart. So here it is for everybody else to see. Its a 378rwhp pull which seems to be the happy spot for this car. I've had as low as 372rwhp and as high as 388rwhp (freakie early morning coldass day pull). But 9 times out of 10, this beast will put down 378-380rwhp which makes for a 430-435hp car. :-D

http://i50.tinypic.com/2duptl.jpg

Oh, and just so ya'll will know, JVD's "Butt-O-Meter" predicted 375rwhp when we took it out for its shake-down runs. Jim sure did want to get into the heads on this one...., "We're just an easy engine pull away from 500hp!"
Z51JEFF
06-01-2010, 11:51 PM
I can't remember how much it lowers the front end but it does a bit, that hugh rubber piece you see on the spring infront of Ed's face is Cut off and you glue a small 1/8 of an ich or so block to take its place and thats what lowers the front end it is a pain in the *** job to do as far as what you get from all that labor.

Yep,that spring is a SOB to pull out.Took me 2 hours to get the car apart spring out,took 45 minutes to get it back together and on the ground.That car sure looks sweet,its too bad it has to go.I would venture to say at some point my car will have to go to make room for the next Corvette,a Midyear Coupe but the way I feel about the car today,that wont be for a looooooooong time.
DMark
06-02-2010, 11:24 PM
Folks, Thanks for all of the comments & sugggestions.

Appears to me that this car is worth somewhere between $18.5k & $22k.

Before I list this car anywhere, I'll offer it to Registry members at the low end of the price range. Would like to keep it in the Brotherhood.

Stand By.....

http://i45.tinypic.com/10rquk0.jpg

Later,
LGAFF
06-02-2010, 11:33 PM
Any reason why you are getting out of it?
DMark
06-02-2010, 11:47 PM
Any reason why you are getting out of it?
I've had this Beast now for 5 years.

Its been a great ride. I have loved every moment with it and the wonderful responsibility to care for it.

Its time to let somebody else enjoy the car. :thumbsup:
DMark
10-05-2010, 09:30 PM
Well..., its now for sale. SOLD!

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12999