Hayseed Buys A Brand New 1990 ZR-1
 

As embarrassing as this pic is, it was a fun time in my life. I had just checked out as a B737 Capt at the airline and had a little extra coin in my pocket. I went to Capitol Chevrolet in Nashville and bought a brand new ZR-1 in my favorite color. It had 21 miles on the odometer.

At the time, I owned a 1967 L-71 Corvette coupe that was originally purchased by the country music entertainer, Porter Waggoner. In the pic, the distinguished gentleman on the left, Jimmy Allen, was the general manager of the dealership. In 1967, he was the salesman that sold Porter the 1967 435. The tobacco chewing goofball on the right is me.

After the pic was taken, I jumped in the Corvette and drove to Southport, NC. A lot of water under the bridge since then...
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Who had a time machine to be able to release a new unit of ZR-1 like you =D>=D> Endearing photo :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Your work office... Amazing!! :worship:

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killer story

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Funny I didn't hear banjos

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Pics aren't so good but...my mom and dad (God rest their souls) and a pic of Porter's 435 coupe
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🥳🥴...no kidding😁

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Those are neat pictures, thanks for sharing! Adds a whole new dimension. It is really great to see someone like yourself who still loves these cars after 33 years. Arguably, you have the holy grail now, with the '89 - so cool!

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Great pics! Where is the Polo Green now?

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Gary

Not sure what happened to that car after I sold it. Somewhere in my basement hides all the original paperwork, even the temporary tag. I had it over 130 mph with a NC State Highway patrolman in the car with me😁

I was still single so, lots of good looking 'stewardesses' occupied the passenger seat.

Good memories!

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Wonderful pictures that I am sure brings back fond memories.

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Explains why you bought the Polo (again)!
Great pictures, especially with Mom and Dad!!!
It always amazes me how emotions and cars blend so strongly.
I always thought that I must have a problem, until I realized how many other car-people suffer from the same problem.
I will never part with my Ruby, while other cars have been loved, some just are so over the top, they grow old with us.
Enjoy your cars!

And everyone else, dig out and share those old pictures!
:cheers:
Marty

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Where is the 67?!?! Yowza!

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I don't know where that car is, now. Pretty cool unit with origie cylinder case, tele column, bolt ons and documented.

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Great photos and story. I have a Polo Green, tan interior 1990 ZR1 here in London, England. I would love it if i could connect it with someone on here or find out more about it. I know it came to the UK in 2000.

How do you guys determine what production number the car is? Part of the VIN?

Thanks

Charlie

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Yes, in your case the last 4 of your VIN is the production number.

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Thanks - i'll check it and report back

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UPDATE: Cleaning/rearranging basement and found the paperwork on #2945 including front and back copy of MSO and original temporary tag...

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It would be nice to re-acquire the car✌️

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Awesome.

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Pretty cool stuff.

Inspired me to do a VIN search on my own Z on Google, very interesting what popped up.

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What popped up?
I'm gonna stay on it and will hopefully find the car. Minor damage in 2018 and last reported mileage was 25,000ish.
I've decided I can't continue to live without a Gen6 Camaro ZL1 1LE.