Why a ZR-1?

[-=Jeff=-]

I was in High School when the ZR-1 debuted. I remember seeing one for the first time at the 1990 Chicago Auto Show, Red with the CLEAR Hood. I have a picture somewhere still I think..

In 1993 I bought my first corvette, 1989 coupe, at the time the ZR-1 was well out of my reach and the 89 was still a corvette. I kept the 89 for 15 years and modified it and built it the way I wanted, it was a great car, but I still had always wanted a ZR-1. I remember in 1995 looking at a 1990 Z, red with Saddle interior, it was still a bit more then I could spend on a car, so I just decided I was not meant to have one..

I remember when Pete bought his in 1999, then Al shortly after. Of course that did not help, but looking it still was not in my grasp.. Then I got married and we had a couple kids so now that chance was slipping away.

When ccmano emailed me about the one in Denver for 11K that needed work, I was interested, good price, within my grasp, but work is needed.. ccmano looked at the car, I worked out a deal and bought it. yes it was in sad shape and still needs a ton of work, but you know what, it is that dream car I have wanted since I saw the Motor Trend 'Corvette from Hell' Article.

I am glad I finally got it. this one is not going anywhere, except downt he road with me behind the wheel