Steel Blue ZR-1 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

bdw18_123 · 02-13-2011

There has been a nice '91 steel blue Z on the 'Bay for awhile now that I have been watching, it's one of those 7 "barn-find" Z's. Top end is ported, 4:09 rear gears, watson engineering headers and a custom mandrel bent 3" exhaust system from the headers back, no cats. Car looks to be in very good condition.

The price has been at $15,995 for a long time now which considering the mods and the rare color is a very good price even though the mileage is a bit high at 107K.

Looks like it just sold for, get this, $13,995!! Damnit if I had some money, I would have bought that Z already. That is a lot of ZR-1 for only $14K, someone got a smokin' deal!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

QB93Z · 02-13-2011

I have been watching that car for a long time as well. Well, I hope it got a good home.

Jim

xlr8nflorida · 02-13-2011

The color makes that ZR-1 attractive - the mileage not so much. Especially with a car with those types of mods and at a dealer to boot. The car could have had the **** beat out of it. Yeah, I know Z's can take the punishment but still..........

The car sat for a long time which also indicates issues when a Z is priced fairly for the market.

Also, that Z is a repaint which is not attractive at all.

Not saying its not alot of bang for the buck but it could also fool you as well. It could be headed towards a bunch of expensive repairs.

I think that was a fair deal considering the mods. But, I have seen much nicer cars for a few grand to $5,000 with half the mileage.

ScottZ95ZR1 · 02-13-2011

I'm not certain but believe that car belonged to ZR1FRED in AZ. Glad to hear it's finally found a home.

There has also been a low-mile '91 steel blue for sale outside of Orlando for several months.
I think it's listed on autotrader now for around $24K, but when I spoke to the guy last fall he seemed pretty motivated to sell. The car only has 18K miles on it.

bdw18_123 · 02-13-2011

Hmm, didn't realize it was repainted. That does change things.

PhillipsLT5 · 02-13-2011

I did not think Fred had those Mods, maybe done after sale?

ZZZZZR1 · 02-13-2011

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Originally Posted by PhillipsLT5

I did not think Fred had those Mods, maybe done after sale?

From what I heard, the car is as it was when Fred has it... Except for the cleaning up and paint.

Somebody got a hell of a deal!

David

fred · 02-13-2011

The mods were on the car before I bought it. That particular one didn't sit, I drove it. I was going to buy the car back, but I wasn't impressed with the new paint job on it, and I got a chance to buy a 95 ZR-1. Just before I bought it, Paul drove into the back of someone. I asked him not to fix it, but he did, poorly, I thought. It was a minor accident which only gouged the hood. The reason Randy painted it was clearcoat issues, but he never redid the hood, and he had changed painters. It was fast (mid 12 time slips) and was in great shape mechanically. Somebody somewhere got a great car, and is going to have a lot of fun. Ironically, it just sold for very close to what I paid for it in 2003. Hopefully the new owner will stop in here.

gbrtng · 02-16-2011

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Originally Posted by ScottZ95ZR1

There has also been a low-mile '91 steel blue for sale outside of Orlando for several months.
I think it's listed on autotrader now for around $24K, but when I spoke to the guy last fall he seemed pretty motivated to sell. The car only has 18K miles on it.

I think that one used to belong to Ginger Haldiman in Oswego, IL.
The mileage is probably actual. It was stock except for a Borla exhaust
many years ago.

ScottZ95ZR1 · 02-16-2011

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Originally Posted by gbrtng

I think that one used to belong to Ginger Haldiman in Oswego, IL.
The mileage is probably actual. It was stock except for a Borla exhaust
many years ago.

Yes, the current owner stated this car was all stock less Borla exhaust.

02-13-2011	#1
bdw18_123 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prather, CA Posts: 809	Steel Blue ZR-1 There has been a nice '91 steel blue Z on the 'Bay for awhile now that I have been watching, it's one of those 7 "barn-find" Z's. Top end is ported, 4:09 rear gears, watson engineering headers and a custom mandrel bent 3" exhaust system from the headers back, no cats. Car looks to be in very good condition. The price has been at $15,995 for a long time now which considering the mods and the rare color is a very good price even though the mileage is a bit high at 107K. Looks like it just sold for, get this, $13,995!! Damnit if I had some money, I would have bought that Z already. That is a lot of ZR-1 for only $14K, someone got a smokin' deal! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT __________________ [IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/bdw18_123/_zr1netforumsigphoto.jpg[/IMG][B] 1990 Corvette ZR-1 [/B][I] White/Flame Red, #2299, mostly stock, 144K miles.[/I] -Cams timed to the '93-'95 405HP LT5 stock timing. -IAT sensor relocated to below front bumper. -Haibeck hoops installed in airduct. -OBX cat-back exhaust. [COLOR=DarkRed][B](SOLD - December 2012 [/B][/COLOR][COLOR=DarkRed][B]:hello:)[/B][/COLOR] 1993 Corvette Coupe Black/Black, 6-speed (SOLD - October 2009 :hello:)

02-13-2011	#2
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Steel Blue ZR-1 I have been watching that car for a long time as well. Well, I hope it got a good home. Jim __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

02-13-2011	#3
xlr8nflorida Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,096	Re: Steel Blue ZR-1 The color makes that ZR-1 attractive - the mileage not so much. Especially with a car with those types of mods and at a dealer to boot. The car could have had the **** beat out of it. Yeah, I know Z's can take the punishment but still.......... The car sat for a long time which also indicates issues when a Z is priced fairly for the market. Also, that Z is a repaint which is not attractive at all. Not saying its not alot of bang for the buck but it could also fool you as well. It could be headed towards a bunch of expensive repairs. I think that was a fair deal considering the mods. But, I have seen much nicer cars for a few grand to $5,000 with half the mileage.

02-13-2011	#4
ScottZ95ZR1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 659	Re: Steel Blue ZR-1 I'm not certain but believe that car belonged to ZR1FRED in AZ. Glad to hear it's finally found a home. There has also been a low-mile '91 steel blue for sale outside of Orlando for several months. I think it's listed on autotrader now for around $24K, but when I spoke to the guy last fall he seemed pretty motivated to sell. The car only has 18K miles on it.

02-13-2011	#5
bdw18_123 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prather, CA Posts: 809	Re: Steel Blue ZR-1 Hmm, didn't realize it was repainted. That does change things. __________________ [IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/bdw18_123/_zr1netforumsigphoto.jpg[/IMG][B] 1990 Corvette ZR-1 [/B][I] White/Flame Red, #2299, mostly stock, 144K miles.[/I] -Cams timed to the '93-'95 405HP LT5 stock timing. -IAT sensor relocated to below front bumper. -Haibeck hoops installed in airduct. -OBX cat-back exhaust. [COLOR=DarkRed][B](SOLD - December 2012 [/B][/COLOR][COLOR=DarkRed][B]:hello:)[/B][/COLOR] 1993 Corvette Coupe Black/Black, 6-speed (SOLD - October 2009 :hello:)

02-13-2011	#6
PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,452	Re: Steel Blue ZR-1 I did not think Fred had those Mods, maybe done after sale?

02-13-2011	#8
fred Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 59	Re: Steel Blue ZR-1 The mods were on the car before I bought it. That particular one didn't sit, I drove it. I was going to buy the car back, but I wasn't impressed with the new paint job on it, and I got a chance to buy a 95 ZR-1. Just before I bought it, Paul drove into the back of someone. I asked him not to fix it, but he did, poorly, I thought. It was a minor accident which only gouged the hood. The reason Randy painted it was clearcoat issues, but he never redid the hood, and he had changed painters. It was fast (mid 12 time slips) and was in great shape mechanically. Somebody somewhere got a great car, and is going to have a lot of fun. Ironically, it just sold for very close to what I paid for it in 2003. Hopefully the new owner will stop in here.