Lingenfelter Zr-1 on Mecum site

[shawn8492]

Does anyone know the story on this car?

https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0119-363113/1990-chevrolet-corvette-zr1/

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[bowtiguy]

That car looks ROUGH! did they clean it with a scotch brite pad AND live on a dirt road?!?!

[conesare2seconds]

In for details, if anyone knows the car.

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

That car looks ROUGH! did they clean it with a scotch brite pad AND live on a dirt road?!?!



Indeed!
They might have done better if it were at least detailed.
I feel badly for the owner, as much money will be left on the table unnecessarily.
Cannot understand selling a dirty car.
Makes one wonder how it was maintained.
On the plus side, the buyer should do quite well!
Marty

[Jagdpanzer]

95 Competition Yellow up for auction here
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/01/will-these-general-motors-vehicles-be-future-classic-cars/amp/


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[JThomas]

95 Competition Yellow up for auction here
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/01/will-these-general-motors-vehicles-be-future-classic-cars/amp/


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Phil:

VIN's 445, 446, and 447 were all Competition Yellow and purchased by a businessman for three employees correct? Didn't someone on this site just recently purchase one of those cars? Are all of those cars accounted for?

Disregard, I found the post I was looking for. #445 was recently purchased, and this car, #447 was owned by the businessman.

[grahambehan]

Op any details on vin,, I would say at least a 368 CID, with the engraved plenum, don't recall any 350s that got that.
Graham.

[shawn8492]

No the link to the auction is all I have.

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[grahambehan]

Shawn, sold at BJ in 01 looks like a 368 LPE has no info. by VIN, back then it was stored by owner name.

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1990-CHEVROLET-CORVETTE-ZR1-LINGENFELTER-CUSTOM-17660

Graham

[shawn8492]

That would be a cool Z.
Great info, I am curious to see what it goes for at auction.

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[grahambehan]

Well what did it go for?

[lisounds]

$28,600

Lot T261 Kissimmee 2019 Jan 3-13
1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
5.7L, 6-Speed

Highlights

1 of 3,032 produced in 1990
11,170 miles
5.7L LT5 V-8 engine
6-speed manual transmission
Power steering and brakes
Ride Control

$28,600

[grahambehan]

Thanks

[LGAFF]

Seller runs a ranch/ retreat for Veterans....

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
For the past 12 years, Ronnie Rains of Odessa, Texas, has been opening his sprawling ranch property in Roosevelt, Texas, to wounded soldiers, veterans and their families as a place to heal. The 3,000-plus acre property features exotic animals, a golf course, navigable waters and more, as well as a truly amazing car barn that feels much more like a commercially designed museum space and presents close to 50 classic and collector cars at a time. A true enthusiast and prolific collector, Rains’ entire collection is actually much larger than the car barn can hold, and he’s decided it’s time to scale back and change that, and to do so, he will offer a selection of close to 100 vehicles at the world’s largest classic and collector car auction this January in Kissimmee.

Known as Granite Ranch and located in the expansive lands of South Central Texas, Rains’ “Little Piece of Heaven on Earth” has become an unofficial retreat center and vacation destination for those affected by the ravages of war. Each year, throngs of wounded soldiers, veterans and their families flock to the ranch for an all-expenses-paid break from the rest of the world.

“I tell everyone who comes, all you need to bring is your toothbrush and underwear,” Rains said. Since he first opened the ranch’s doors to wounded veterans 12 years ago, Rains has hosted troops from virtually every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Most have been soldiers who were severely wounded at war, and Rains said that helping injured vets and their families is something that is very important to him. Rains is a Vietnam veteran himself, and when his small private business eventually became successful enough to allow him to give back in a big way, he knew he wanted to focus on helping other veterans.

Rains is proud of his little piece of Heaven, but he’s also a busy man and on the heels of turning 69, and he’s ready to scale at least his car collection back to a more manageable size. With a continued focus on charitable work with injured veterans and a desire to travel a bit more, Rains said that he’s confident that offering this selection of vehicles with Mecum will be a positive experience for him and a step in the right direction.

“I never bought these cars to make money, so I’m not real worried about how they do at auction—I guess more than anything, I just hope they go to a home of somebody that enjoys them.”

[Ccmano]

Seller runs a ranch/ retreat for Veterans....

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
For the past 12 years, Ronnie Rains of Odessa, Texas, has been opening his sprawling ranch property in Roosevelt, Texas, to wounded soldiers, veterans and their families as a place to heal. The 3,000-plus acre property features exotic animals, a golf course, navigable waters and more, as well as a truly amazing car barn that feels much more like a commercially designed museum space and presents close to 50 classic and collector cars at a time. A true enthusiast and prolific collector, Rains’ entire collection is actually much larger than the car barn can hold, and he’s decided it’s time to scale back and change that, and to do so, he will offer a selection of close to 100 vehicles at the world’s largest classic and collector car auction this January in Kissimmee.

Known as Granite Ranch and located in the expansive lands of South Central Texas, Rains’ “Little Piece of Heaven on Earth” has become an unofficial retreat center and vacation destination for those affected by the ravages of war. Each year, throngs of wounded soldiers, veterans and their families flock to the ranch for an all-expenses-paid break from the rest of the world.

“I tell everyone who comes, all you need to bring is your toothbrush and underwear,” Rains said. Since he first opened the ranch’s doors to wounded veterans 12 years ago, Rains has hosted troops from virtually every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Most have been soldiers who were severely wounded at war, and Rains said that helping injured vets and their families is something that is very important to him. Rains is a Vietnam veteran himself, and when his small private business eventually became successful enough to allow him to give back in a big way, he knew he wanted to focus on helping other veterans.

Rains is proud of his little piece of Heaven, but he’s also a busy man and on the heels of turning 69, and he’s ready to scale at least his car collection back to a more manageable size. With a continued focus on charitable work with injured veterans and a desire to travel a bit more, Rains said that he’s confident that offering this selection of vehicles with Mecum will be a positive experience for him and a step in the right direction.

“I never bought these cars to make money, so I’m not real worried about how they do at auction—I guess more than anything, I just hope they go to a home of somebody that enjoys them.”


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H

[MarkSS]

I have the story because I bought it. It is a 368. It did come with full documentation, including dyno sheets that show 535 hp peak. Paint is quite good, but it needs a good buff and complete detail. It was part of the Ronnie Rains collection... he had nearly 100 cars for sale at this auction and few were fully detailed. I met and talked with Ronnie, seemed like a very nice, down to earth guy. It seemed like everything is in order mechanically and Ronnie said it was, but it is impossible to know for sure until I get a chance to drive it. 1500 miles from home and a winter storm meant I had to ship it. The work was done by Lingenfelter in 1997 at 9700 miles and it now has 11,100 miles. It was delivered new in 1989 and is a relatively low VIN. See his quote at the end of the last post... I intend to deliver on my end. Meanwhile, I need to find a new home for my Red/red 1990 with 40,000 miles...

[conesare2seconds]

I think it’s a cool car. Congratulations on the purchase.

[-=Jeff=-]

Nice Purchase Mark...

Let me know if you are ever down in IL again.. be good to catch up

[Demps]

That’s a great car! Congrats!!!

Ted

[shawn8492]

Glad someone here got it. Congrats on an awesome car!

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[MarkSS]

So I was going through all the paperwork and found a receipt to the original owner that had a note on it that said ZR1 Reg. So I am the third owner. The first was Joe Galdi from Tuscon, AZ. Does anyone know Joe? I would love to connect with him.

[undercover]

Congrats! I figured someone had to know what they were bidding on as the auctioneer didn't even mention Lingenfelter or Dymag! Those wheels are probably worth 1/4 of the purchase price alone, and that's almost like getting the LPE 368 package for free on an 11k mile '90 ZR-1 for low $20's. Glad it went to a true believer!

[Ccmano]

I have the story because I bought it. It is a 368. It did come with full documentation, including dyno sheets that show 535 hp peak. Paint is quite good, but it needs a good buff and complete detail. It was part of the Ronnie Rains collection... he had nearly 100 cars for sale at this auction and few were fully detailed. I met and talked with Ronnie, seemed like a very nice, down to earth guy. It seemed like everything is in order mechanically and Ronnie said it was, but it is impossible to know for sure until I get a chance to drive it. 1500 miles from home and a winter storm meant I had to ship it. The work was done by Lingenfelter in 1997 at 9700 miles and it now has 11,100 miles. It was delivered new in 1989 and is a relatively low VIN. See his quote at the end of the last post... I intend to deliver on my end. Meanwhile, I need to find a new home for my Red/red 1990 with 40,000 miles...

Congratulations and welcome back. Looks like you found a rare one. Can’t wait to see some detailed pictures.
H
:cheers:

[MarkSS]

There were two 91s marketed as 405 hp at this sale. One didn't sell and the red one you mention was not a great price. I think the "miss-marketing" did not do them any favors. If some kind of mods were done, it would have been better to say, updated to 405 hp specs or something like that. I don't know what the story was with either car, but with no explanation, it made me think that the seller either didn't know what they had or they were being intentionally misleading, not that that ever happens at an auction :)

[LGAFF]

They moved them through pretty fast not a lot of time for the sale....

[LGAFF]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vs5wyiA7Ts

8hrs 50min 3secs is the sale

only a minute or so of bidding

[MarkSS]

It felt fast on the block, I was bidding the even numbers all the way from 10k. It was down to two of us bidding by 20k. Not sure who the other bidder was but they were up front.

[MarkSS]

UPDATE: Because of snow storms seemingly every other day, I had not driven the car. I did today as roads were mostly clear. I now understand what everyone says about modded ZR1s... this car is seriously quick and I believe the 535 hp dyno sheet. I particularly like the increased mid-range torque. I think it will outrun my LS7 Z/28. In the cold it will spin the Bridgestones in 4th gear at triple digits. Now that it is officially "home" I can get to work getting it ready for the summer!