[gen2rt]

I believe (hopefully) that the C4 ZR1s are finally starting to get noticed. I live in Reno. About 3 or 4 years ago I watched a white '91 with mileage in the 30K range go through the auction for $17K. (prior to B-J taking over the auction)

I looked over both the 90 and 91. they were both red/red, so that probably increased the interest level. Both had Corsa exhaust. Both reasonable mileage 24K for the 90 31K for the 91. Both seemed to have been well cared for. the 91 had some paint cracking on the rear bumper. the 90 driver seat leather looked a little rougher than I would've liked if I was bidding on it. No mods on either except the polished wheels on the 90. Neither engine had been refinished so they had that dull grey look. You could see the water spots in the 91 paint - wonder why they didn't bother getting it buffed out before bringing to auction.

I thought it was interesting that the 96 LT4 blue/white GS with red int coupe only went to $25K. The auctioneer made a point of saying only 809 of the GS coupes were made. It was actually better looking paint than either of the Zs, that's why I say I think corvette guys are beginning to appreciate the ZR-1.

I know we don't see those prices on e-bay, both cars sold at $29K and that doesn't include the 10% or whatever buyers fee. I know bidders get caught up in emotion at auctions (been there myself) but guys with this kind of money aren't stupid either, maybe they're fulfilling a wish from when they were in high school, maybe they're filling a square to add that C4 ZR-1 to their Corvette collection. It'll be interesting to watch what happens with these cars in the next 5 years.

Jack