Mecum Auction

[PhillipsLT5]

Lot G69 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Low miles, 23,804 and well cared for
- New tires, less than 1,000 miles
- Brake job in last 1,000 miles, including new ATE brake fluid and rotor service up
- New slave cylinder, clutch master cylinder, and GM clutch fluid
- New spark plugs
- Serviced with premium fluids regularly
LT5/375 HP, 6-Speed, Sold Price: $19,500

[PhillipsLT5]

Lot G84 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe
Original box with ZR1 key rings, tape, books, and original window sticker
- Featured in Corvette magazine King of the Hill in April 1997
- Performance chip, ported cylinder heads, forced air intake, 3" stainless steel headers, performance package by Mike McKenzie of Savage Performance of Monroe, South Carolina
- 4.09 gears
- Stainless steel brake lines
- Powder coated top of engine in high gloss Black
- 180 degree thermostat
- Cross drilled and slotted rotors
450 HP, 6-Speed, High Bid: $21,000, Bid Goes On NO Sale

[rhipsher]

I always figured I probably paid a little to much for mine. 5 years ago I paid $22,500 for mine with 68k miles on it and I had to fix the secondaries. Oh well. No sense in crying over spilled milk. I didn't know any better at the time.

[carter200]

I always figured I probably paid a little to much for mine. 5 years ago I paid $22,500 for mine with 68k miles on it and I had to fix the secondaries. Oh well. No sense in crying over spilled milk. I didn't know any better at the time.

Rick,
Money was a lot different before Obama. You can't get squat for a buck now :mad:

[rhipsher]

Rick,
Money was a lot different before Obama. You can't get squat for a buck now :mad: I guess so. Lately I've seen just to many nice low mile Z's go for dirt cheap at auction.Especially the strokers and TT. But thats not necessarily a bad thing either if your the buyer. I just hope they stay low long enough for me to scrape up enough $$$ get a stroker.

[carter200]

Rick,
We been getting stroked since 2008 :p

[carter200]

I guess so. Lately I've seen just to many nice low mile Z's go for dirt cheap at auction.

That is because nobody as any money and don't let Obama know you have any cause he'll wanna distribute it to the worthless dregs of society.

[rhipsher]

Usually I enjoy getting stroked but not by this clown.

[carter200]

Did not mean to hijack..............:o

[rhipsher]

Dude! I didn't have any money when supposedly everybody had money. So it really doesn't feel any different to me. Lol!

[rhipsher]

Theres and LPE car at an auction in the future with my name on it. Once you've had a ride in one you don't want to go back. It's just that simple. And they come up for auction more than I thought they would.

[mike100]

I still feel like I paid too much for my 91 ($20k). Only 26,900 mi and clean looking, but a few too many repairs to ever break even.

[rhipsher]

I still feel like I paid too much for my 91 ($20k). Only 26,900 mi and clean looking, but a few too many repairs to ever break even. Same here. I never counted on having to do as much as I've had to. The first 3 years were nothing but major repairs. But now that its all done the last 2 years have been totally trouble free and a much better car than when I bought it. I look at it this way. Its a good first ZR-1. I've learned how to work on it inside and out. Its prepared me for my next Z. The dream Z. I know exactly what to look for. I know what I want and what I don't want. Its been a great learning experience.

[mike100]

Word^^^ This is my second C4. I don't know if there will be a third, but there is more than one way to buy them- just depends if you are willing to have a high-miler with a little wear and tear on the interior and paint, or a perfect one.

My old 95 was a little beat up, but I daily drove it through the rain and parked it where ever. I actually enjoyed it-perhaps because of that. Still had somewhat low mileage, but it was an off color and I got it for a good price.

[John Boothby]

I paid $18k for my car with 65K on the od. I have done a ton of work, all the common stuff (secondaries, Inf Rest, battery, master & slave cylinders, tires, battery etc) plus odds and ends to get everything working the way it should and interior (seats etc) cd, speakers, ac,

So now, with 76K on the clock, she runs purrrfect!! Worth every nickle!! However, it probably would not sell for more than I paid ($18K)

I look at these cars with low miles and asking big bucks, and think they will need the same fixes because most are just time related. Rubber and plastic gets brittle and breaks, seals dry up and wires get hard and brittle. So I say it is better to buy a car with miles that has everything functioning and has been well taken care of and driven!!

[PhillipsLT5]

Lot T368(Thurs) 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
350/375 HP, 6-Speed
1 of 3,049 produced
- 350/375 HP engine
- 6-speed transmission
- Rare American supercar
- 22,000 miles believed to be actual
- Clean CarFax
- Bought new in Denver
- Never driven in winters
- Always kept in a climate controlled garage
- True no hit car
- ZR1 promotional package with a leather binder
- Original bill of sale
I think this was Roy Midgley's car,was chief engineer of CPC's 90-degree V-type engines(Provenance!)
Sold for 21K

[mike100]

Lot T368(Thurs) 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
350/375 HP, 6-Speed
1 of 3,049 produced
- 350/375 HP engine
- 6-speed transmission
- Rare American supercar
- 22,000 miles believed to be actual
- Clean CarFax
- Bought new in Denver
- Never driven in winters
- Always kept in a climate controlled garage
- True no hit car
- ZR1 promotional package with a leather binder
- Original bill of sale
I think this was Roy Midgley's car,was chief engineer of CPC's 90-degree V-type engines(Provenance!)
Sold for 21K


I guess everybody would rather have a GS with a red interior?

[carter200]

I guess everybody would rather have a GS with a red interior?

Not me [-X

[brodykelly]

i will be in attendence tomorrow.....YEEEEEHAAAA, did you see the price they got for the CRATE LT5, still in factory wrap....$3200....WTF??? doubt they have them deals tomorrow..... brody p.

[RICKYRJ1]

Not me [-X

Same here! I beleive most of us would have snatched that crate motor for that kind of $$. I never understood The GS/ZR-1 argument, how is there even a debate JMHO :saluting:

[Kevin]

Same here! I beleive most of us would have snatched that crate motor for that kind of $$. I never understood The GS/ZR-1 argument, how is there even a debate JMHO :saluting:

because, according to mags which the dirty unwashed take as gospel, the lt4 and the lt5 are close enough to make no difference

[brodykelly]

guess it all depends on whose driving....lol brody p.

[jimmac28]

The only debate that there should be is between the 96 Collectors Edition and the 96 GS. They are the same car with a two thousand dollar difference.

Mecum did a nice piece about the ZR-1 yesterday, really talked the car up and they keep saying its the best buy out there. :cheers: