Coming back.....

[xxxscimitarxxx]

Hi To all from the UK and its been a while....

sold my 90 and 92 a good few years back now but have been tempted by a couple of bargain basement cars on Ebay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283778609807?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648

i know this one has an interesting history having read some old posts

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264648615477?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2648

Does anyone know this car

would love to spend more but this is the budget ive set myself knowing they arent going to be perfect....but hopefully useable

any thoughts welcome

David

[G8nightman]

The 91 needs a heater core along with what ever else the seller states

[billschroeder5842]

The automatic is very near my house and I'd be happy to make a visit if you are serious.

[xxxscimitarxxx]

I would indeed appreciate a knowledgeable eye looking over it bill..... it’s an interesting car albeit ‘altered’ but the owner had a reason to do so, so I get it and like the car all the more for it’s provenance ..... I’m waiting to hear back from the sellers to confirm if they have sold it being as they said a couple of people were interested .... but yes I’m am serious about it

[davidijaxson]

I just called Streetside Classics and the 91 ZR-1 with the automatic is still available.

[-=Jeff=-]

Looking for a specific year or color? stock or modified?

[xxxscimitarxxx]

I just called Streetside Classics and the 91 ZR-1 with the automatic is still available.

That’s interesting as they said they had sure fire buyers lined up.... yea right as they would say that

But yes bill if it’s not out of your way I would like someone to have a look as I am always having to buy any car from the USA sight unseen

[xxxscimitarxxx]

Looking for a specific year or color? stock or modified?

not really just a specific price range of 16 thou or close thereabouts.....i know it doesn't get me much but so long as its a useable car i'm prepared to put some work in if it doesn't involve big parts

[-=Jeff=-]

Thanks.. I always think I should just sell mine, but then I would not know what to replace it with. not only that each version C4,C5 etc have their own issues..

[billschroeder5842]

That’s interesting as they said they had sure fire buyers lined up.... yea right as they would say that

But yes bill if it’s not out of your way I would like someone to have a look as I am always having to buy any car from the USA sight unseen

I will be out that way late afternoon tomorrow. I'll swing by and drive the staff wild while I give it a through inspection.

You could help me with anything specific you want me to look at along with a broader look?

[Ccmano]

Thanks.. I always think I should just sell mine, but then I would not know what to replace it with. not only that each version C4,C5 etc have their own issues..

Been there done that, I had 2 C6’s and a C3 between ZR-1’s. For me, at least, there is simply nothing as appealing as a C4 ZR-1. Sure, if I had the money I’d have other Corvettes. But if I only have one, it has to be a Z!
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[Vetman]

I own a gorgeous c-1, and a 2011 CTS-v with a manual, and my z. My z is worth the least but if I could keep only one it would be the z. Love the history and nothing drives like a z.

[xxxscimitarxxx]

I will be out that way late afternoon tomorrow. I'll swing by and drive the staff wild while I give it a through inspection.

You could help me with anything specific you want me to look at along with a broader look?

Thank you Bill.... I hope I’m not putting you to too much trouble.... as for specifics .... pretty much looking to understand the works I should get done before it got shipped.... buying a car sight unseen and it arrives with jobs needing doing that could have been more easily done in the USA Is always the biggest issue.... even just getting the parts put in the car before it’s shipped is better than having to ship them separately .... stuff like tires weather seals brake work etc

[FU]

The automatic car has a NOS system on it.

I'd check out the classifieds to get a known good car from a club member and then ship it. But that's just my opinion.

[xxxscimitarxxx]

The automatic car has a NOS system on it.

I'd check out the classifieds to get a known good car from a club member and then ship it. But that's just my opinion.

i would go that route if something came up for my budget....obviously this auto car is a bit of an oddity

[billschroeder5842]

Thank you Bill.... I hope I’m not putting you to too much trouble.... as for specifics .... pretty much looking to understand the works I should get done before it got shipped.... buying a car sight unseen and it arrives with jobs needing doing that could have been more easily done in the USA Is always the biggest issue.... even just getting the parts put in the car before it’s shipped is better than having to ship them separately .... stuff like tires weather seals brake work etc

David,

I visited the car yesterday and was able to crawl around it. I did take a few pictures (different than the ones posted by the dealer) but can't seem to find my USB cable. I'll upload as soon as I find it. In the mean time here are my subjective observations;

BLUF (Bottom line up front) This is a reasonably clean "driver" with a few notable defects that need attention. This car would not scare me off but then again I'm not shipping half way around the world. Since this car has had some modifications, you may find a few surprises.

Engine 8.0 The engine started and idled as it should with nothing sounding funny. The passengerside of the engine has a fair size oild leak dripping on the headers as it began to smoke. My guess is that the valve covers are leaking, There is NOS routing lines. There was no way for me to know if the system worked,

Trans, drive train 9.0. Obviously this has had a automatic trans modification so I noticed that there is no Dual Mass Fly wheel noise. We only moved the car a few feet but there was no noise shifting P-N-D or U joint noise I could hear.

AC/HVAC 9.5 All worked very well- cold AC. No telling if it was converted, All setting worked as they should.

Brakes ? No way to tell as we just pulled a few feet. But stopped and made no noise.

Dash/instrument cluster 5.0 All analogue gauges worked but the center cluster has very (very) faint letter.s almost blank. My guess is Batee is in your future.

Tires and Wheel 10.0 New Good with a 4218 build date. Wheels clean.

Cooling System 9.5 At idle and low revs everything seemed in order with no leaks.

Interior 9.0 The roll bar is a professional install. The driver side bolster has scuffs, but everything else is in good condition.

Accessories 10 everything works. No way to test the FX3, but no light

Stereo 10 Bose is working

Exhaust 10

Under carriage 9.0 Seems good.

Suspension ? No way to test but car sit normal and seems to have original bilstein shocks

Glass 9.5 Normal delamination on windshield with the rest good.

Seats 9.0 all moved (F, R, Up, DWN) as they should

Carpet 9.0 the foot wells are good but there is a hole about the side of a half dollar under the steering column on the knee bolster. My guess is that it was for the paddle shifter (now removed) cables.

Paint 5.0 This IS the problem with the car. There are a couple of big (playing card sized) peeling spots on the rear deck near the back window that have been "repaired" bt "smearing" touch up paint over the areas. Clearly noticeable. The rest of the paint needs a lot of buffing as it is faded. This car is a candidate for a repaint but is currently presenatable.

MISC-
Window sweeps are in good condition
Will need a new drivers side headlight motor as it is clicking badley
The car history said it was hit in the rear years ago. I crawled around under the car and could not find any evidence and the body panel alignment is normal.

I spoke with the sales guy and said he is confident the local owner would take 15K.

Please let me know if there is anything else I could do for you.

[xxxscimitarxxx]

Bill......thank you so much....i dont know how to repay you for the time and effort it took to not only see it but to write it up......would love to send you a good bottle of something as a gesture of my appreciation.....

[billschroeder5842]

No worries, glad to help a ZR1 fan!

Some of the photos I promised...

[billschroeder5842]

More...

[Zman]

Bill offered to do the same thing for me a few months ago for the same car. I decided to pass on the car. Thanks Bill for being a true supporter of the C4 ZR1! Your assessment was over the top! I had no idea you would provide such a thorough description. Not many people would put as much effort into an evaluation of a car with no incentive. Thanks again for the great review Bill.

[ghlkal]

Your assessment was over the top! I had no idea you would provide such a thorough description. Not many people would put as much effort into an evaluation of a car with no incentive. Thanks again for the great review Bill.


I agree. People like Bill make this community special :thumbsup: