My ZR-1, my story... - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

FLT4PWR · 08-15-2008

I would like to introduce myself and my story.

My father has always been a HUGE automobile fanatic. As a son to a wealthy father he had the privilege to be able to own some really amazing vehicles...1969 Hemi Roadrunner, 1967 427 Corvette, GTO's, big-block Camaro's, etc. As he grew older and successful in his own right, he tried various makes and models, 911's, 928GTS, & NSX's, but always seemed to come back to the Corvette ( within in the last few years he had 3 c5's and a C6 Z06). At my own age of 15, he made a decision to see what my choice for his next car would be, knowing how much I read about cars....my choice would be a ZR-1. And the year I made this choice was 1993.

Fast forward to about 2 months ago...my father is killed in a car accident at the age of 53. Having lived quite a long way apart, I lost track of the ZR-1 and how it was, though I knew it remained in my father's possession and he always said it was his most favorite car he ever owned. Upon assuming his estate, I uncovered the 1991 Black on Black ZR-1. I had heard that it had a blown clutch..but at this point I am unsure. Although not in a completely wasted state, I will have to redo the interior and get new paint on it. I have decided to not rebuild the engine, based on recommendations of people who are members of the ZR-1 community.

Future plans for the car include getting it back to as new as possible. I'd like to do some mods to it, headers, exhaust, tune, possibly a rear gear...but at this point it is just a lot of work sitting in my garage.

I have been tempted to just sell it, but have since decided to restore it and enjoy it in his remembrance. I hope to be able to contribute to this community and put everything I can into the ZR-1 legacy as I possibly can.

I have a lot to catch up to, as I have spent the better part of the last 5 years ( I'm 32 now ) in the import scene...I have a 2006 Subaru STi with loads of suspension and motor work...currently pushing in the neighborhood of 500AWHP. A fun car, but no ZR-1.

I'd like to extend thanks to two members on this board that directed me here from the Digitalcorvettes.com forum.....JEFFVETTE and TCCRAB

thanks for having me!!

I am open to any and all help along the way...I know it is going to be a long road...both with the car and the healing from my father's death that I hope to gain from adopting this car project.

08-15-2008	#1
FLT4PWR Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Albany, GA Posts: 11	My ZR-1, my story... I would like to introduce myself and my story. My father has always been a HUGE automobile fanatic. As a son to a wealthy father he had the privilege to be able to own some really amazing vehicles...1969 Hemi Roadrunner, 1967 427 Corvette, GTO's, big-block Camaro's, etc. As he grew older and successful in his own right, he tried various makes and models, 911's, 928GTS, & NSX's, but always seemed to come back to the Corvette ( within in the last few years he had 3 c5's and a C6 Z06). At my own age of 15, he made a decision to see what my choice for his next car would be, knowing how much I read about cars....my choice would be a ZR-1. And the year I made this choice was 1993. Fast forward to about 2 months ago...my father is killed in a car accident at the age of 53. Having lived quite a long way apart, I lost track of the ZR-1 and how it was, though I knew it remained in my father's possession and he always said it was his most favorite car he ever owned. Upon assuming his estate, I uncovered the 1991 Black on Black ZR-1. I had heard that it had a blown clutch..but at this point I am unsure. Although not in a completely wasted state, I will have to redo the interior and get new paint on it. I have decided to not rebuild the engine, based on recommendations of people who are members of the ZR-1 community. Future plans for the car include getting it back to as new as possible. I'd like to do some mods to it, headers, exhaust, tune, possibly a rear gear...but at this point it is just a lot of work sitting in my garage. I have been tempted to just sell it, but have since decided to restore it and enjoy it in his remembrance. I hope to be able to contribute to this community and put everything I can into the ZR-1 legacy as I possibly can. I have a lot to catch up to, as I have spent the better part of the last 5 years ( I'm 32 now ) in the import scene...I have a 2006 Subaru STi with loads of suspension and motor work...currently pushing in the neighborhood of 500AWHP. A fun car, but no ZR-1. I'd like to extend thanks to two members on this board that directed me here from the Digitalcorvettes.com forum.....JEFFVETTE and TCCRAB thanks for having me!! I am open to any and all help along the way...I know it is going to be a long road...both with the car and the healing from my father's death that I hope to gain from adopting this car project. Last edited by FLT4PWR; 08-15-2008 at 06:12 PM.