1991 ZR-1 with Callaway Aerobody

[bdw18_123]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Corvette-ZR-1-Callaway-Corvette-ZR-1-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3cb640bb3bQQitemZ26075 5733307QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

Found this on eBay, no reserve auction. Will be interesting to see how much it goes for. I don't like the purple though, they should have left it Steel Blue. But it's got some nice mods which result in 421 RWHP according to the seller and of course the awesome Aerobody.

Wish I had the coin, I'd love to have this car. Course I'd have to get it repainted back to the original color.

[Kevin]

that's clint hoopers old car...hope i spelled that name right

[A26B]

Yes, that's Clint's old car. Mark Sidwell owned it last I knew of. Someone named Bryan owns it now apparently.

[PhillipsLT5]

Drool

[GOLDCYLON]

I like it ;)

[Polo-1]

a lot of car for no reserve.....

[A26B]

a lot of car for no reserve.....

No kidding. I would be afraid to do that in this market..... unless I had a friend.

[cvette]

No kidding. I would be afraid to do that in this market..... unless I had a friend.

No chance of that!!!!!!!!!HEHE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GOLDCYLON]

No kidding. I would be afraid to do that in this market..... unless I had a friend.


You have lots of friends Jerry ;)

[GOLDCYLON]

a lot of car for no reserve.....

I agree. If I had the extra coin..... This would be my garage Queen

[Kevin]

if i had the money, i'd daily drive the wheels of this thing

[RICKYRJ1]

on CF he has the listing posted but also is asking 29,000.00. Be interesting to see how this plays out. I would have a freind ;)

[tccrab]

The body kit and re-paint probably cost more than what he's asking for it.
Throw in the motor mods for free.

A SMOKING deal.

TomC
'Crabs

[GOLDCYLON]

if i had the money, i'd daily drive the wheels of this thing

LOL I hear you but I have one of those aready lol. This would be special

[A26B]

The purple exterior with the blue interior looks kinda funky to me. I've worked on the car a little when it was in Wichita Falls, TX.

I would like to see this car in Steel Cities Gray, like the new ZR1, with tinted windows.

[RICKYRJ1]

I would have to repaint her :cheers:

[todesengel]

Not a fan of the color, kit, or interior color, but different strokes for different folks.

It is clear that this was someones baby though from the condition. Hope the seller strikes a mint for it, and someone enjoys the hell out of it.

[mike100]

I had a metallic Purple LT1 car. It was actually originally black, but the original owner was a female and had it redone at some point. It was a top notch job too. I can tell you that I got compliments from (older, way older) women all the time with that color, but when it came time to sell it, only about 1 in 5 men would even entertain the thought of it. I bought it cheap and sold it cheap- it was a good car, but there is a 'purple discount' for sure.

I would expect the price to be less on this one also.

[FU]

A buddy of mine had a purple 95 (Barney) with a gray interior. That was a georgeous car no doubt about it.

[IowaZR-1]

Are the twin hood scoops functional,or just for looks? Not big on that type of scoop.....more the cowl induction type ('69 Camaro).

[GOLDCYLON]

So... Did Clint buy it back? :dontknow:

[todesengel]

I strongly dislike shady auction endings like that :-x

[GOLDCYLON]

Maybe he sold it local? :confused:

[todesengel]

Maybe he sold it local? :confused:

perhaps, but when you start something to auction, and you have bidders it should be left to run its course imho. That is why you set it for the least amount you will take for it, and let it go. Never understood that crapola

[mike100]

The 'buy-it-now' version of auction seems like a free classified ad if you end up selling it face-to-face.

[IowaZR-1]

perhaps, but when you start something to auction, and you have bidders it should be left to run its course imho.
Auction........now there's an interesting word!!.....did you ever see a phone bidder get a lower priced item on Barrett Jackson? Seems phone bidders are always on the high end stuff......maybe sellers saying "no sell...I'll pay the auction fee". Or maybe you have to pay Craig more money to take phone bidders.... I could be wrong and probably am..........but just my observation numerous times. Something is wrong when both the seller and buyer have to pay a % of the sale!

[mgbrv8]

I didnt like how that played out either I was seriously thinking about getting that car. I had already contacted friends in the area to do the leg work for me and was working on storage for if i get it. But to never have a chance is such a joke. What a sham

Dave

[zrwhat]

ALRIGHT,

SOMBODY FESS UP, WHO GOT IT?

DO TELL.........

I gotta agree on the color, Steel Blue woulda looked better to me then the purp, but thats just MHO, sure gets the car noticed even if its for the wrong reason!

Car looks different to me for some reason as I remember when Clint had it and then sold it to Paul Cavins, I thought it had 17's on it then, I asked the seller and he said 18's had been on it for quite a while.

The truth will surface......Always does.

Gibby

[GOLDCYLON]

ALRIGHT,

SOMBODY FESS UP, WHO GOT IT?

DO TELL.........

I gotta agree on the color, Steel Blue woulda looked better to me then the purp, but thats just MHO, sure gets the car noticed even if its for the wrong reason!

Car looks different to me for some reason as I remember when Clint had it and then sold it to Paul Cavins, I thought it had 17's on it then, I asked the seller and he said 18's had been on it for quite a while.

The truth will surface......Always does.

Gibby


I dunno Gibby in one of my King of the Hills old Mags from 2000 those wheels look the same. Dunno on the size however

[Kevin]

ALRIGHT,

SOMBODY FESS UP, WHO GOT IT?

DO TELL.........

I gotta agree on the color, Steel Blue woulda looked better to me then the purp, but thats just MHO, sure gets the car noticed even if its for the wrong reason!

Car looks different to me for some reason as I remember when Clint had it and then sold it to Paul Cavins, I thought it had 17's on it then, I asked the seller and he said 18's had been on it for quite a while.

The truth will surface......Always does.

Gibby

i think it had those wheels on it when clint owned it

[zipnz]

ALRIGHT,

SOMBODY FESS UP, WHO GOT IT?

DO TELL.........

I gotta agree on the color, Steel Blue woulda looked better to me then the purp, but thats just MHO, sure gets the car noticed even if its for the wrong reason!

Car looks different to me for some reason as I remember when Clint had it and then sold it to Paul Cavins, I thought it had 17's on it then, I asked the seller and he said 18's had been on it for quite a while.

The truth will surface......Always does.

Gibby

Yep, that was my car at one time. I bought it from Clint Hooper in 2003 (who bought it from Bryan Bowkers in Arizona). Those OZ 3-piece wheels are the same as when I had it, no change there. I think Clint took those off his red 1990 ZR1 and put them on this one. The car was sold new in Florida and the Callaway Aerobody was installed by a Corvette shop in Colorado, that is when the color change was done. They actually did a pretty decent job with the color change. However, the purple would not have been my first choice, maybe black. It does have the Doug Rippie DRM 500 package done to it as well. I put all of the receipts for the modifications and upgrades-which are many- in a 3 ring binder. It is a very well documented car. At one time a couple of years back Mark Sidwell (the gentleman I sold it to) had it for sale on this site for around $40k I think. The scoops on the hood are not functional. However, someone cut holes in the hood for some strange reason when they were installed. When you wash the car, water will get all over the engine compartment as a result. Paul C.

[cvette98pacecar]

Maybe the new owner is waiting to take delivery on the Aerobody ZR1 before he shouts out to all corvette forums.

Owning a 98 pacecar I personally love the color.

[cvette98pacecar]

Maybe the new owner is waiting to take delivery on the Aerobody ZR1 before he shouts out to all corvette forums.

Owning a 98 pacecar I personally love the color.

I really wanted to tell everyone the other day it was me that now own the Callaway Body ZR1. I took delivery on her yesterday.

[LGAFF]

pics baby pics!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Conngrats on a unique Z. :cheers:

[ZZZZZR1]

I really wanted to tell everyone the other day it was me that now own the Callaway Body ZR1. I took delivery on her yesterday.

Woah!!! Congrats!


I'm with Lee... Pictures please!

:cheers:

David

[cvette98pacecar]

Maybe the new owner is waiting to take delivery on the Aerobody ZR1 before he shouts out to all corvette forums.

Owning a 98 pacecar I personally love the color.

I really wanted to tell everyone the other day it was me that now own the Callaway Body ZR1. I took delivery on her yesterday.

[cvette98pacecar]

pics baby pics!

She is dirty from the ride home. After I wash her tomorrow I will put photos on the thread.

[tomtom72]

Congrats and I hope you enjoy her for a long time to come!!!!:thumbsup:

If she's your first, then welcome to The Brotherhood of The Beast! If not....well then welcome back to The Brotherhood!:handshak:


:cheers:
Tom

[cvette98pacecar]

I cleaned and waxed her today so here are the photos. The link is to additional photos.

http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa468/rdemarco06/My%20Corvettes/

[Kevin]

cars still looking good

[jrn1962]

I need HELP! I just got a 1991 ZR1 with a areobody kit on it. The car was signed by Callaway under the hood. The vin # on this car is 1G1YZ23J6M5800120 can anyone help me on info about this car? It has damage to the front and rear bumpers but other than that its a great car and I would like to fix this car up back the way it came. Does anyone know how many of these got made?

[LGAFF]

Go TV4autos.com and go into the Callaway Section and post the question... or call Callaway: 860 434 9002

If its a True Callaway they will have a record of it

[jrn1962]

I called Callaway and they had me send picks of the car and they will sell me the parts to fix but they told me that not all cars got twins on them they just got body kits so its not reg. with callaway

[cvette98pacecar]

I called Callaway and they had me send picks of the car and they will sell me the parts to fix but they told me that not all cars got twins on them they just got body kits so its not reg. with callaway

There were 3 Callaway ZR1 that Reeves put twin turbos on. If you call them in Old Lyme, CT with your VIN# they will tell you if you have a Callaway car or a ZR1 with a Callaway body. Does you car have TT?

http://shop.callawaycars.com/

[jrn1962]

My car does not have twin turbos on it but Callaway said it was a ZR1 with a Callaway wide body on it Is this something Callaway did at the factory or was it done at the dealership? Thanks for your help! John

[jrn1962]

I have not figured out why the car is signed under the hood by Reese Callaway. What ever this car turns out to be its a cool car.

[cvette98pacecar]

I have not figured out why the car is signed under the hood by Reese Callaway. What ever this car turns out to be its a cool car.

If it says Reese that can be a big issue, His name is Reeves Callaway.

[tomtom72]

well, according to your V.I.N. of 0120 that car started out as Charcoal exterior & Grey Interior. 23 ZR-1's in 91 had your original color combo, there were 27 Charcoal cars total for 91 ZR-1 production.

I can also tell you that the car was never entered into our "Owner's data base" either because the owner(s) never joined the registry or the member owner(s) declined to submit any info on the car.

:cheers:
Tom

[Aurora40]

I called Callaway and they had me send picks of the car and they will sell me the parts to fix but they told me that not all cars got twins on them they just got body kits so its not reg. with callaway

The twin-turbos were on L98 cars, not ZR-1s. The only TT ZR-1's were the two super speedsters, or the regular bodied quasar blue one. Believe me, you'd know if you had one of those.

On the ZR-1, everything was aftermarket, there was no GM Callaway package.

The Aerobody can be purchased by itself. You don't have to have Callaway engine work done to the car. It sounds like that's what Callaway has told you was done in this case.

Post up some pictures, a charcoal metallic aerobody sounds pretty cool.

[jrn1962]

Thanks everyone for your help! This car has never been painted and has 46,000 miles on it. It has damage on the front and rear bumpers and it its signed by Reese Callaway under the hood. Im calling Callaway tomorrow to order the bumpers. It sounds like its worth putting back together!

[Kevin]

like cvette said on the last page, the man's name is Reeves Callaway not Reese. do you have any pictures of the signature?

[jrn1962]

Im sorry if I offended anyone with his name. I got it now its Reeves! I know nothing about this car or Callaways and thats why I am here. I am a car lover and I would like to fix this car back the way its supposed to be. Yes I do have some pics of his signature and the car and I will try to get them posted.

[jrn1962]

I dont seem to have a tab to add any pics on this.

[Kevin]

I dont seem to have a tab to add any pics on this.

you need a place to upload them, I think you can attach them here or you can email me them and I'll host them for you.

kkurtz at g mail dot com

[A1990]

Thanks everyone for your help! This car has never been painted and has 46,000 miles on it. It has damage on the front and rear bumpers and it its signed by Reese Callaway under the hood. Im calling Callaway tomorrow to order the bumpers. It sounds like its worth putting back together!
Safe to say, since it has a AeroBody on it, it has been repainted, just to original factory color.

[cvette98pacecar]

Thanks everyone for your help! This car has never been painted and has 46,000 miles on it. It has damage on the front and rear bumpers and it its signed by Reese Callaway under the hood. Im calling Callaway tomorrow to order the bumpers. It sounds like its worth putting back together!

I dont want to scare you. But I also dont want to see you shell shocked when Callaway quote you the prices. With a premium Paint job with front and rear bumpers I am guessing you are going to spend between 15K and 20K.

[cvette98pacecar]

Safe to say, since it has a AeroBody on it, it has been repainted, just to original factory color.

How far are you from Hartford?

[A1990]

How far are you from Hartford?
I am in Nebraska (NE = Nebraska)

[cvette98pacecar]

I am in Nebraska (NE = Nebraska)

In the last ten years I have been to Nebraska once. Maybe I will see your Atomic Z next year at the ZR1 reunion.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

The Callaway Aero kit is my favorite. I hope to do the same on my 90. I found a kit. Just have to close the deal on it.

[Aurora40]

I dont want to scare you. But I also dont want to see you shell shocked when Callaway quote you the prices. With a premium Paint job with front and rear bumpers I am guessing you are going to spend between 15K and 20K.

The entire kit is only (well, "only") like $9k. And he just needs the front bumper. I wouldn't think it would cost $15-20k to get it sorted, but I'm sure it won't be cheap as far as bumper replacements go.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I'd like to see pictures of the damaged bumper(s). This is hand laid glass and "may" possibly be repaired, depending on the extent of the damage.

[A1990]

The entire kit is only (well, "only") like $9k. And he just needs the front bumper. I wouldn't think it would cost $15-20k to get it sorted, but I'm sure it won't be cheap as far as bumper replacements go.

I agree. I think you are looking at $15-20K if you were buying the whole kit and then finishing it. The rear clip needs very little work to be ready for paint...the rest...not so much.

[C4Fanatic]

well, according to your V.I.N. of 0120 that car started out as Charcoal exterior & Grey Interior. 23 ZR-1's in 91 had your original color combo, there were 27 Charcoal cars total for 91 ZR-1 production.

:cheers:
Tom

WOW! Folks didn't care to leave them that color combo, rumor has it that was what my car was before it received the Skunk treatment...:mrgreen:

[Kevin]

here's the pics I was emailed

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z181/cigarmanpa/callawayvetteZR1005.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z181/cigarmanpa/callawayvetteZR1004.jpg

[Blue Flame Restorations]

here's the pics I was emailed

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z181/cigarmanpa/callawayvetteZR1005.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z181/cigarmanpa/callawayvetteZR1004.jpg

Does he still have the damaged bumper(s)?????

[Kevin]

Does he still have the damaged bumper(s)?????

no idea mate, he'll have to answer that

[ScottZ95ZR1]

WOW! Folks didn't care to leave them that color combo, rumor has it that was what my car was before it received the Skunk treatment...:mrgreen:

I was very interested in your car when it was last for sale and am almost certain it was white when new.

[jrn1962]

Ihave the back bumper but needs some work on it . The car came to me with no front on bumper. I've called Callaway and they are getting me something worked up for a front bumper.

[cvette98pacecar]

I was very interested in your car when it was last for sale and am almost certain it was white when new.

I am guessing that the front and rear bumpers are 5K to 6K. another 8K to 10K for a complete paint job. I guess it all depends on what shape the remainder of the car in.

[C4Fanatic]

I was very interested in your car when it was last for sale and am almost certain it was white when new.

That's what I've heard too Scott, white with gray guts.

I like an Admiral Blue "bleeder" a whole lot better!

[Blue Flame Restorations]

That's what I've heard too Scott, white with gray guts.

I like an Admiral Blue "bleeder" a whole lot better!

Me too. I really like the "skunk' treatment on your car.:cheers:

[jrn1962]

Did anyone see the ZR1 engine and trans on E-bay with 0 miles for $14,500

[cvette98pacecar]

Me too. I really like the "skunk' treatment on your car.:cheers:

Dave's car looks great, maybe after the Callaway is done I can look for a 368 or 385 and give it the skunk treatment.
If anyone hears of a 93 to 96 with red interior that is totaled let me know.

[jrn1962]

ordered the front bumper to the zr1 callaway friday Wow thay are proud people but very nice. My tail light lens are 520.00 each!!!They are making the bumper now and it will be in about a month. Getting antsy about driving her!!!

[Kevin]

ordered the front bumper to the zr1 callaway friday Wow thay are proud people but very nice. My tail light lens are 520.00 each!!!They are making the bumper now and it will be in about a month. Getting antsy about driving her!!!

http://forums.offtopic.com/images/smilies/eek4.gif http://forums.offtopic.com/images/smilies/eek2.gif

[Blue Flame Restorations]

The Callaway body parts are very expensive, for sure. I'll probably make molds of my kit just in case I ever have a mis-hap. You just never know????

[jrn1962]

thats not a bad idea the front bumper cost me 2150.00

[Blue Flame Restorations]

thats not a bad idea the front bumper cost me 2150.00

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cry:

At first glance, that seems kind of high BUT with the cost and labor of making the molds, $2k doesn't seem that bad.

IF IT WAS EASY, EVERYONE WOULD DO IT............

[cvette98pacecar]

Nice to see another Z being restored instead of parted out.

[GOLDCYLON]

Nice to see another Z being restored instead of parted out.


Completely agree

[A26B]

Ihave the back bumper but needs some work on it . The car came to me with no front on bumper. I've called Callaway and they are getting me something worked up for a front bumper.

I'm in Edmond. Could I drop by sometime for a visit & see your Zee?

[PhillipsLT5]

Restore em, don't crush em

[XfireZ51]

thats not a bad idea the front bumper cost me 2150.00

Moy dinero!

[Locobob]

here's the pics I was emailed

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z181/cigarmanpa/callawayvetteZR1005.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z181/cigarmanpa/callawayvetteZR1004.jpg

I think I know this car... looks just like one that used to live in the Seattle Washington area. It's charcoal right?

[Kevin]

I think I know this car... looks just like one that used to live in the Seattle Washington area. It's charcoal right?

in talking with someone else who knows this car, yes it's the car you're thinking of

[Locobob]

in talking with someone else who knows this car, yes it's the car you're thinking of

Aha, found it.
Portland autocross... maybe 2002/2003

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp270/locobob68/ZR-1/IM002289.jpg

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Awesome shot

[rogerzr1]

I sure do like the way the Callaway Aerobody looks!!! I wish they weren't soooooooo expensive!

[Kevin]

I sure do like the way the Callaway Aerobody looks!!! I wish they weren't soooooooo expensive!

it is one of the two best looking kits for the c4 out there. LPE and callaway tie for first, the snake skinner from Morrison is a distant third

[jrn1962]

How in the hell did you guys find this thing? I cant even find who used to own it! I would love to know the history of this car

[jrn1962]

I'm in Edmond. Could I drop by sometime for a visit & see your Zee?
Jerry you would be more than welcome! :)

[GOLDCYLON]

Awesome shot


I agree four in a row... Whats not to like :)

[GOLDCYLON]

How in the hell did you guys find this thing? I cant even find who used to own it! I would love to know the history of this car


Your in a very small tight community Brother. Nothing like your car can hide very long. :cheers:

[Kevin]

How in the hell did you guys find this thing? I cant even find who used to own it! I would love to know the history of this car

never ask me about my business.....














actually i know a guy who knows the owner. locobob does too, though he may actually know the owner

[jrn1962]

I have to admit you guys are tight when it comes to ZR1s I had know idea what I was in for and I like it!!! If someone could find out if it would be a problem to contact the old owner about this car I would love it. With it being signed by Reeves Callaway and a areobody I want to make it correct. I feel like there is some history with this car

[PhillipsLT5]

Contact Callaway for any info, records, service etc

[Locobob]

Used to be owned by John Annon.... I think that was his name, long time since I've seen him. He's the tall guy in the background of the second pic. My car at the time was the red one parked next to his.

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp270/locobob68/ZR-1/IM002290.jpg

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp270/locobob68/ZR-1/IM002292.jpg

[Kevin]

what's the deal with the two tone z?

[Locobob]

what's the deal with the two tone z?

I forget the whole story but the car was a little on the rough side... pretty much a racer toy for Craig (a Tacoma Fireman). Haven't seen him for a few years, not sure if he still has it or not. It had 315's up front on GS rims.

[cvette98pacecar]

I forget the whole story but the car was a little on the rough side... pretty much a racer toy for Craig (a Tacoma Fireman). Haven't seen him for a few years, not sure if he still has it or not. It had 315's up front on GS rims.

315 up front? holy sheep crap batman. I thought mine were big at 285.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I wonder if there are 335's on the rear? It's one heck of a meaty look. I just mounted 335's on 13" wide wheels on the rear of my 90. It looks outrageous from the rear. 315's up front on 11" wheels.

[Kevin]

you can also run 335's on the stock 11", they tuck a bit but they work

[GOLDCYLON]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABo_xETpYds


Heres a video of the autocross event. The driver made it look easy.

[HADI-ZR1]

It's truth I have callaway areobody on my zr1 ,
But I swear of God sometimes I wish if it remain stock body, specially 90 style :neutral: and to be black color But my dark red also my best paint.
I thought to buy another 90 zr1 as stock body , but I know I can not care of 2 . One love is enough!!
:cheers:

[FU]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABo_xETpYds


Heres a video of the autocross event. The river made it look easy.

Darn nice drive :thumbsup:

[jrn1962]

I give this site and its members a 100% AAAAA++++++ I"ve learned alot!!

[jrn1962]

Hey guys, I need some help. I am working on a Callaway ZR1 that was damaged in the front. I just got my new nose peice from Callaway and it doesnt seem to line up very good. The hood was damaged on the 91 ZR1 and I had a 1986 hood. My question , Is the hood the same or is there some little difference that I have not picked up on? thatnks John Nelson

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Hey guys, I need some help. I am working on a Callaway ZR1 that was damaged in the front. I just got my new nose peice from Callaway and it doesnt seem to line up very good. The hood was damaged on the 91 ZR1 and I had a 1986 hood. My question , Is the hood the same or is there some little difference that I have not picked up on? thatnks John Nelson

There is an indentation for the AC canister on the underside. You should really have an 89 up hood. The radiator is slanted back more on the 89up cars as well.