*SOLD* FS: 1989 ZR-1 at Mecum

[AirbusDriver]

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1128054/1989-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-coupe/

[Corvettes White]

That would be nice.

George

[zyal8r]

That one is especially interesting! It's early enough that it has '88 seats. At what point in the '89s did they switch to actual '89 seats? It's probably lived an interesting life as it has some miles on it, too. Thanks for posting this - it would awesome sitting next to #78!

[hotroddaddyo]

Wishing I could find "BowTie LT5" emblems as shown on rear bumper of that car for my red and my black.

[WARP TEN]

Wishing I could find "BowTie LT5" emblems as shown on rear bumper of that car for my red and my black.

Did you try Google? I found a few LT5 emblems available although they were different colors. Would be easy to repaint in your colors though, especially being off the car. On my Quasar BLue '93 I painted the black letters on all of my ZR-1 emblems red, including one off the car that I added to the front, as was the "thing" for Registry members back then. It was easy using some Testors model paint. --Bob

[conesare2seconds]

Anyone have history on this car?

[AirbusDriver]

It's the Roebuck car...#14

Eric Jackson sent me these pics...
https://i.postimg.cc/tgfchGGd/roby-1-crush.jpg (https://postimg.cc/06YZs3Qr)

https://i.postimg.cc/MGX4MKNK/HMN-June-97-1989-n14.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[bmarcum]

Wow this is an interesting car. I will be watching it from a far. I can't wait to see who this car goes to for its future preservation. Airbus, Any info on the restoration? Is it put back together as it should be? How does it drive? I realize that no one will drive it, but just curious to see is it a car or just remade to look like it should. Super interesting car.

[AirbusDriver]

I've been told, 89 'pilot' cars had the Corvette script lower on the rear facia. It appears the restored example has the script higher than original placement...
https://i.postimg.cc/YCGgfFHT/IMG-1896.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ZWmCJC0L)

https://i.postimg.cc/NGD1gYDC/IMG-2438.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[zyal8r]

Incredible work on the reconstruction. And to have logged 32k miles (who knows how much it had before prior). I really like the white pearl. It checks all the cool boxes for sure with the '89 wheels and '88 seats. Can't wait to see what the bidding looks like, but we'll have to wait over four months!

[bmarcum]

Does anyone know the current owner? A expert from the forum pointed out there are some weakness in the restoration. Any knowledge on the engine and the actual function of the car? Was it supposed to have 88 seats? Super interesting car. Glad its not red and I don't have the money in checking account.

[bmarcum]

I can't keep for looking at this car. I love the fact that it is an early car. I think the correct term given to me was an 89 Pilot car. I think it would be a blast to drive it and people say that not real, never made, etc. I love the Atari dash. I wish it had an estimated value. I not sure what it is worth and how much I would devalue it owning it and driving it.

Anyone looking at this to purchase? Would this be a museum piece only? Any thoughts on values?

Full disclosure I am probably not going to bid on it but I may. I don't want to have any hard feeling either way.

Thanks to all.

[bmarcum]

Well the Mecum estimate seems crazy. Mark I guess your 89 is worth $2M then! It will be interesting to watch this sale.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1128054/1989-chevrolet-corvette-zr1-pilot-car-coupe/?aa_id=620367-0

[hotroddaddyo]

This car sold today at Mecum-Kissimmee.
$60k plus buyer premium.

[ZBrink]

This car sold today at Mecum-Kissimmee.
$60k plus buyer premium.

Thanks for posting!