1990 ZR-1 #1322

[8cam]

Reduced!

Wasn’t sure I’d be doing this, but life changes…in a good way! I’m posting my 1990 ZR-1 for sale, asking $17,000 for a very clean, original, well-maintained car that you can drive across this country tomorrow, take to an autocross and know it’s been set up right, take your significant other out to dinner and get the attention of the valet, or go for a beautiful mountain drive with the leaves changing. The one thing you CAN’T do is leave it in the garage and stare at it. This car was meant to be driven and enjoyed, currently with about 64k miles but I do drive it!

The story of this car is well documented in my Daily Driver thread, but I’ll cover the highlights here.

Daily Driving a ZR-1

I bought it in October 2013 from the second owner. He only owned it for a few months, and was good friends with the original owner. In fact this was the car he had learned to drive in, and it was his dream to own it someday. Unfortunately it didn’t work out for him, but it has been a wonderful car for me. When I got it, it had been sitting in a warehouse for 13 years and because of that, it had some needs. It was super-clean and original, but cars don’t take kindly to sitting for a long time. It took me a few months to debug everything, and since then it has been an absolute rock. EVERYTHING works exactly like it should. Here’s a partial list of the things I’ve done.

Water pump
Serpentine belt
Tensioner rebuilt by Haibeck
Throttle body rebuilt by Haibeck
All new intake and throttle body gaskets from Jerry’s Gaskets
Fuel and air filters
All coolant hoses
Idle control valve
Plugs, wires, coil packs
O2 sensors
Clutch master
Clutch slave
Brake Fluid is fresh ATE
Akebono brake pads with about 3000 miles on them
VATS security override
Reconditioned HVAC head unit
Replaced driver’s window lift frame/motor
New door switches
4-wheel precision alignment, settings halfway between street and off-road aggressive

I drive it everywhere, not afraid of leaving it at the airport, or going on long road trips. I believe in driving a car and maintaining it properly, and keeping it clean and sharp for the local shows too. I just returned from a trip to South Carolina where it performed beautifully, and I’ll take it to Florida soon if someone doesn’t buy it. Lots more pictures here in the link below, and a few attached here.

1990 ZR-1 #1322 Slideshow

[8cam]

You might ask why I'm selling such a great car. Well I mentioned life changes, and this is something my wife and I have been working towards for years now. The 308 has already been sold and now the ZR-1 needs a new home, because we just picked up this beauty. The house will be rented and we are hitting the road. I can't wait!

[RussMcB]

Wow. That IS quite a change. Congrats.

Sad to hear about the decision to sell the ZR-1. I'm sure tit (er, I mean "it") wasn't an easy decision. It's a great car. It was good that it went to you after storage. You've done a great job with it.

Couldn't you buy a tow bar for it and pull it behind the RV? :-)

[George Maz]

Originally Posted by RussMcB

I'm sure tit wasn't an easy decision.

...actually preferred ever since I was an infant!

Nice, fully sorted, proven running great car, with pristine set of wheels...the easy decision in this case will be for the buyer for sure.

*Isn't that a ZR-Onebago??...

[8cam]

Originally Posted by RussMcB

Wow. That IS quite a change. Congrats.

Sad to hear about the decision to sell the ZR-1. I'm sure tit wasn't an easy decision. It's a great car. It was good that it went to you after storage. You've done a great job with it.

Couldn't you buy a tow bar for it and pull it behind the RV? :-)

Believe me I considered it! But part of the plan is doing some offroading out west, and I don't think the ZR-1 is the right vehicle to hit Moab. I really considered storing it because this seriously is one of the best cars I've owned. But then I'd be doing it the same disservice the original owner did when he stored it for 13 years. This car should be driven and enjoyed. Hey it would look great next to yours, you'd have a Georgia Tech thing going. You need a black one....

Originally Posted by George Maz

...actually preferred ever since I was an infant!

Nice, fully sorted, proven running great car, with pristine set of wheels...the easy decision in this case will be for the buyer for sure.

*Isn't that a ZR-Onebago??...

LOL me too. The wheels aren't pristine, but they are good. They do have some dings and smudges that the pics don't show, but I'm happy with them. This would be an outstanding car for anyone, turnkey, ready to go anywhere.

[Roadster]

GLWS Mark and have fun times in your travels....
That is one nice looking RV......Good luck!!!

[8cam]

Thanks Tom, the next couple months are definitely different. Talk about prepping for a big change, but it's going to be a lot of fun. I just hope someone will buy this car and enjoy it the way I have.

FWIW I could be interested in trades too, if you have a Jeep I'd like to hear about it.

[edram454]

congrats 8 cam. i have admired your daily driving your z. we will miss your posts in the future. wish you much happiness in your life endeavors.

ed ramos #3028

[8cam]

Originally Posted by edram454

congrats 8 cam. i have admired your daily driving your z. we will miss your posts in the future. wish you much happiness in your life endeavors.

ed ramos #3028

Thanks! It's a new adventure for sure, but something we have been wanting to do. I'll keep driving it until it sells, but FYI I have a guy who is very interested right now and might get it next week. It will be a tough day when it goes, definitely one of the best cars I've owned.

[8cam]

Bump. Anyone interested in a solid, well maintained ZR-1 that needs absolutely nothing?