How Deep is your ZR-1 Passion?

[C4Ray]

A provocative question perhaps.

Married or single guys, ...............

If you had enough money and a large warehouse/man cave to support and maintain about 10 C4s/ZR1s, would you drop the money?

And please you married guys don't blame your wife for not letting you do what you want.

[Meanmyz]

Ok, I'll bite.

I like ZR-1's like Bugs Bunny likes carrots. Knowing that I could do any number of different lists...modified cars, all of one year, etc., but I will keep this list limited to one car from each year.

1990 - Competition yellow/saddle interior - 1 of 23 in Comp. Yellow for '90
1991 - Steel Blue/Steel Blue interior
1992 - Quasar Blue/light beige interior
1993 - A nice Ruby...or...maybe a limited something...I'll take Steve's Comp. yellow/white, or maybe a Bright Aqua/white, if any were made (without checking).
1994 - Black Rose/Beige
1995 - Admiral Blue/black or gray

But then again, I could go for any number of colors.

[Kevin]

I'd add a big cube car and sort out my 90 and that's it. Time marches on, time for a new generation of car

[NVMYRC51]

No, I would not have a stable full of ZR-1's but 2 would be a nice round number. 1 stock, 1 modified to my specs. BUT I would have a warehouse full of cars that would include "other" Corvettes that I highly prize for one reason or another and I will blaspheme and add that I would have a couple Vipers that I highly covet and even more than a few Mustangs. As is I am definitely a budget collector with my 90 ZR-1 being my second toy/collectible having sold my 96 Viper RT10. The ZR-1 however will probably be the cornerstone of my collection. Currently looking, without my wifes knowledge, for either a C5 ZO6, early C3, or a Viper GTS any of which catches my eye for whatever reason and it is within my budget. It's funny how my "budget" can stretch to include what does catch my eye.

[Meanmyz]

I guess I have to agree with you guys. There are so many nice cars out there. I like to be able to maintain and care for my cars, so there comes a time when "enough is enough".

Since we are DREAMING and as far as contemporary sports cars go, I would have:

- A new Viper TA (in the TA orange...not sure if they come any other way)
- 2006 Ford GT (extra points for Heritage Edition)
- new Z06

Old Corvettes...where to start...?

[We Gone]

Would love to face that decision but I still live in a real world and feel blessed to have the ones I do. I think it stands that I have a thing for ZR-1's as I could own about any car I wanted and do. I will own and take care of mine as long as I am able than pass them on to the next caretaker. I already live the dream why ask for more!!

[Gunny]

Like Steve, I've been blessed in that I have two Vettes parked in the garage PLUS a very understanding, encouraging wife who wants me to fully enjoy my hobby.

My wish list in addition to my 90 ZR-1 and 02 ZO6:
Another C5 ZO6 but modified with a 427 and the Tiger Shark body kit
A mid-year
A C3 - perhaps one of the ZR-1's
A C7 ZO6
A Cobra (2 seater)
A 61 Austin Healy Bug Eye Sprite (to replace the one I had to sell when I got drafted many years ago)

Oddly enough, I don't have any great desire for an early Vette nor am I particularly looking for a C6 ... and yes, there are so many great cars out there. I suppose my wish list isn't too "over the top" but the reality is that I need to fully enjoy what I already have.

[Meanmyz]

Good advice Gunny & We Gone.

[Karl]

I have no need to own 10 ZR-1. I can only drive one at a time!

I would keep my '92 and do a few more upgrades to it and purchase one of those twin turbo LPE LT'5's or a LPE '95 415 cube care.

[thirstyzr1]

I would go with 3. A stock one for both the Mrs and my self and a heavily modified one.
The Mrs would also put a '37 Chev half tonne In the fleet.

[nelson007]

Gunny,
Your going to have a hard time finding a 70 C3 ZR1 there was only 26 made with only 7 convertibles, I have one of the 7 convertibles.
Good luck,
Nelson007


Like Steve, I've been blessed in that I have two Vettes parked in the garage PLUS a very understanding, encouraging wife who wants me to fully enjoy my hobby.

My wish list in addition to my 90 ZR-1 and 02 ZO6:
Another C5 ZO6 but modified with a 427 and the Tiger Shark body kit
A mid-year
A C3 - perhaps one of the ZR-1's
A C7 ZO6
A Cobra (2 seater)
A 61 Austin Healy Bug Eye Sprite (to replace the one I had to sell when I got drafted many years ago)

Oddly enough, I don't have any great desire for an early Vette nor am I particularly looking for a C6 ... and yes, there are so many great cars out there. I suppose my wish list isn't too "over the top" but the reality is that I need to fully enjoy what I already have.

[edram454]

I would have a couple of different cars since I have had other cars in the past. I would however, get my Z to where I want it to be.. Lingenfelter wide body with a nelson Racing engine 500 cube LT5 twin turbo.... with very high level of detail and workmanship... some Fikse with 345 in the rears...black and black of course... it would be one of the finest and fastest cars in the world. I would also have a c6 427 convertible as my non aggressive weekend ride and a 6 door Black on Black Lincoln Towncar personal limousine. Throw in a 4 door pickup dually Dodge cummins diesel (black on black) for yard duty and chore mobile. Also a Black Burgman Suzuki 650 Scooter to jet around in. Thats it.

Ed Ramos #3028

[diamond zr1]

WELL I THOUGHT I WAS MAXED OUT AS MY GARAGE ONLY HAD ROOM FOR 8/I JUST BOUGHT A NEW HOUSE WITH A BIGGER SHOP THEN HOUSE ON 14 ACRES/So now the new shop will hold at least 20/at my age I should be selling/but I am looking hard at another Callaway,and some of the really nice zr1s,are way too cheap

[C4Ray]

My buddy has a 2,000 SF Man Cave. It's really very beautiful. Flat screen TVs all around, jacuzzi, loft/mesanine so he has a bedroom way up so he can look down on his Collection. Full kitchen and bar, washer and dryer, etc. He has 5 machines inside from vipers to vettes to mustangs and one ferrari and can easily fit 4 more. Two HDs and even a Prowler. He actually lives there over his normal beachfront condo. He is NOT married and he can pull the money trigger whenever he wants! I think being single is kinda nice these days. Oh and did I mention he has a weekly rotation of beautiful young women coming and going! =D>

[gen2rt]

in response to the question of C4/ZR1s I would have -

keep my current 94 with Haibeck 500 pkg
Callaway ZR-1
Matching pair of 93 40th anniv - a ZR-1 and convert 6 spd
One of the last 3 yellow ZR-1s built
callaway twin turbo L98
96 LT-4 car
93 black rose/gray ZR1
Hmmm, that's only 8. well, enough spare parts to build two more ZR-1s

[C4Ray]

If my buddy allows me to do it - I will take some Pics of his Warehouse Man Cave showing his C4s, among other machines. It is really amazing.

[Z51JEFF]

I would keep my car, look for the 1991 skunk car that for sale last year then lastly I would build the infamous convertible based on a 1991 with a slightly warmed over motor.Then I'd look for a low mileage as close to new as possible C6 ZR1.

[WydGlydJim]

I would have 3.....my Lingenfelter, a very low mile '90 Quasar Blue, and a very low mileage '95 in either Yellow/Black or Dark red Metallic/Black that I would use for touring.....

Then I would add a C6 ZR1 and get my Silver BB '73 back and have a frame up done on it.


Then I would have a no expense restoration done on the bus, add a matching trailer, and maybe a couple of very high performance sedans, with a nice 4x4 to round out the collection.

:cheers:

[Anniv88]

A provocative question perhaps.

Married or single guys, ...............

If you had enough money and a large warehouse/man cave to support and maintain about 10 C4s/ZR1s, would you drop the money?

And please you married guys don't blame your wife for not letting you do what you want.


In a heartbeat......:cheers:

[ZR1North]

Attended a work-related function yesterday involving anglers and hunters, and one of the speakers said "my greatest fear is that when I die, my wife will sell my gear for what I told her I paid for it". Hum, seemingly fitting for our passion as well...

[ZR-1 Franz]

If I had the chance to add another sports car to the ZR-1, my choice
would be an Alfa Romeo Montreal. But I would never sell the ZR-1
to get a Montreal.

Franz

[RICKYRJ1]

Attended a work-related function yesterday involving anglers and hunters, and one of the speakers said "my greatest fear is that when I die, my wife will sell my gear for what I told her I paid for it". Hum, seemingly fitting for our passion as well...

LMAO, that is such a true universal statement for men! I always have to go 10cts on the dollar or tell her those boxes dropped off by UPS/FEDEX are not mine but a friends who doesnt have room to store them :-({|=

[Dynomite]

The LT5 is too easy to work on and too reliable...........once maintained/modified the LT5 never hesitates or quits.

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[cvette98pacecar]

I would add to a few vettes to my current collection
1959 Nomad Wagon (Corvette)
1963 Split window coupe
1965 396 Couple Nassau Blue
1969 L36 Black/Black/White Roadster
1978 25th Anniversary
1982 Collector edition
1986 Yellow pacecar
1988 35th Anniversary ZR-1 (Custom Built by BH)
1992 QB/Cognac ZR-1
1994 ZR-1
1995 Dark Purple ZR-1
2004-2008 Indy Pacecar (04,05,06 would have to be produced)
2006 DSOM Z06
2008 Will Cooksey Z06
2009 GT-1 Yellow Z06
2011 Inferno Orange Carbon Z06
2012 100th Anniversary Z06 and ZR-1
2012-2013 Pacecar
2013 60th Anniversary ZR-1 and 427 Convertible

[WARP TEN]

I would add to a few vettes to my current collection
1959 Nomad Wagon (Corvette)
1963 Split window coupe
1965 396 Couple Nassau Blue
1969 L36 Black/Black/White Roadster
1978 25th Anniversary
1982 Collector edition
1986 Yellow pacecar
1988 35th Anniversary ZR-1 (Custom Built by BH)
1992 QB/Cognac ZR-1
1994 ZR-1
1995 Dark Purple ZR-1
2004-2008 Indy Pacecar (04,05,06 would have to be produced)
2006 DSOM Z06
2008 Will Cooksey Z06
2009 GT-1 Yellow Z06
2011 Inferno Orange Carbon Z06
2012 100th Anniversary Z06 and ZR-1
2012-2013 Pacecar
2013 60th Anniversary ZR-1 and 427 Convertible

Is that all?--Bob

[Kevin]

The LT5 is too easy to work on and too reliable...........once maintained/modified the LT5 never hesitates or quits.

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it's not the uppy/downy bits i'm worried about

[cvette98pacecar]

Is that all?--Bob


With all of those I will have every one of every year C4 ZR-1, Every anniversary car and every pacecar to date. Plus a few of the cars that are way out of my budget.