New member - 1991 ZR-1 Auto Masters "Street Skinner" #1 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

JShort · 12-30-2017

Hi all,

I'm very excited to join zr1.net as a new C4 ZR-1 owner! I purchased this car last week after having my eye on it for almost 6 months. Long (and interesting) story on how I came to own this piece of ZR-1 history. I also own a 2009 Z06. I've always been a huge fan of the C4 ZR-1's and can't believe I actually have one in my garage now.

My car is 1991 #1608 and (to the best of my knowledge) the prototype for Auto Masters "Street Skinner" package. The car was formerly owned by Tom Sullivan (California) who had worked with Jim Van Dorn on this build. The car was then sold to Quentin Phillips (North Carolina). I have an extensive documentation package including the "Street Skinner #1" certificate. Tom Sullivan also took a bunch of photographs of the build including pictures of Scott Skinner assembling the engine. I'm still learning about the ZR-1 in general and this car in particular.

The car is Quasar Blue (1 of 71 ZR-1's in 1991?) which is my favorite color for the C4's behind Steel Blue. The car has been extremely well cared for mechanically. Nearly every receipt for repair/maintenance since new. Aesthetically, the paint needs some serious attention. The clear coat has been neglected for years and needs work. I believe that it can be restored without a respray.

Here are a few pictures of the car from the previous listing: https://classiccars.com/listings/vie...new-york-14551

If anyone has additional history (or corrections to my info above) on this car please let me know!

Jason

HAWAIIZR-1 · 12-30-2017

Congratulations on such a fine piece of history. Welcome and enjoy.

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efnfast · 12-31-2017

Congrats on that beautiful car, and welcome aboard. -Steve

DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 12-31-2017

NICE!!!
Welcome!!!

Marty

Ccmano · 12-31-2017

Welcome, as someone recently said, as a “Keeper of the Beast”. These cars and the people in our community will get under your skin and in your blood. Sounds like you have an interesting piece of ZR-1 history there. Enjoy!
H

RussMcB · 12-31-2017

That's a great find. Congratulations. That's a really neat car.

ZRapid-1 · 12-31-2017

That's a great acquisition.
There's only one Number One!

JThomas · 01-01-2018

Very nice! Great looking car and piece of ZR-1 history!

JShort · 01-01-2018

Thanks for the warm welcome guys! I've read numerous posts on this forum commenting on how helpful and friendly people are here

I'm torn on what to do aesthetically with the car. Specifically, the stripes. I personally would want the car to look as it did from GM (Quasar Blue, no stripes). I don't care for them personally; however, these stripes kind of serve as the "identifier" for this car since it had them in all of the magazine articles. They are painted on and possibly could be carefully wet sanded off in some areas. Others would have to be repainted. But, I also respect the history of the car which might warrant their preservation.

I'd be interested to know some thoughts on this.

Thanks again!
Jason

conesare2seconds · 01-01-2018

I like the treatment of the hood stripes. Probably best to keep them as they are part of the car’s provenance. Everyone wants a well-known car to look like it did when it was establishing its reputation, not how it was subsequently personalized. Just my two cents.

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HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,581	Re: New member - 1991 ZR-1 Auto Masters "Street Skinner" #1 Congratulations on such a fine piece of history. Welcome and enjoy. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048

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efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,480	Re: New member - 1991 ZR-1 Auto Masters "Street Skinner" #1 Congrats on that beautiful car, and welcome aboard. -Steve

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DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, New Jersey Posts: 2,593	Re: New member - 1991 ZR-1 Auto Masters "Street Skinner" #1 NICE!!! Welcome!!! Marty

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Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: New member - 1991 ZR-1 Auto Masters "Street Skinner" #1 Welcome, as someone recently said, as a “Keeper of the Beast”. These cars and the people in our community will get under your skin and in your blood. Sounds like you have an interesting piece of ZR-1 history there. Enjoy! H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

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RussMcB Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marietta, GA USA Posts: 1,160	Re: New member - 1991 ZR-1 Auto Masters "Street Skinner" #1 That's a great find. Congratulations. That's a really neat car.

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JShort Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: NY Posts: 34	New member - 1991 ZR-1 Auto Masters "Street Skinner" #1 Hi all, I'm very excited to join zr1.net as a new C4 ZR-1 owner! I purchased this car last week after having my eye on it for almost 6 months. Long (and interesting) story on how I came to own this piece of ZR-1 history. I also own a 2009 Z06. I've always been a huge fan of the C4 ZR-1's and can't believe I actually have one in my garage now. My car is 1991 #1608 and (to the best of my knowledge) the prototype for Auto Masters "Street Skinner" package. The car was formerly owned by Tom Sullivan (California) who had worked with Jim Van Dorn on this build. The car was then sold to Quentin Phillips (North Carolina). I have an extensive documentation package including the "Street Skinner #1" certificate. Tom Sullivan also took a bunch of photographs of the build including pictures of Scott Skinner assembling the engine. I'm still learning about the ZR-1 in general and this car in particular. The car is Quasar Blue (1 of 71 ZR-1's in 1991?) which is my favorite color for the C4's behind Steel Blue. The car has been extremely well cared for mechanically. Nearly every receipt for repair/maintenance since new. Aesthetically, the paint needs some serious attention. The clear coat has been neglected for years and needs work. I believe that it can be restored without a respray. Here are a few pictures of the car from the previous listing: https://classiccars.com/listings/vie...new-york-14551 If anyone has additional history (or corrections to my info above) on this car please let me know! Jason

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ZRapid-1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bethany, CT Posts: 119	Re: New member - 1991 ZR-1 Auto Masters "Street Skinner" #1 That's a great acquisition. There's only one Number One!

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JThomas Join Date: May 2008 Location: Okemos, MI. Posts: 1,189	Re: New member - 1991 ZR-1 Auto Masters "Street Skinner" #1 Very nice! Great looking car and piece of ZR-1 history! __________________ Joe Thomas Corvette Club of Michigan NCRS-Michigan Chapter Member NCM Master Ambassador NCM Lifetime Member Former NCM Board Member 1991 ZR-1 Melon Copper Metallic/Black 1992 ZR-1 Bright Red/Black (Sold) 1995 ZR-1 Bright Aqua/Gray (Sold) 2012 ZR1 Super Sonic Blue / Dark Titanium

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conesare2seconds Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater St. Louis Posts: 490	Re: New member - 1991 ZR-1 Auto Masters "Street Skinner" #1 I like the treatment of the hood stripes. Probably best to keep them as they are part of the car’s provenance. Everyone wants a well-known car to look like it did when it was establishing its reputation, not how it was subsequently personalized. Just my two cents.