90' ZR-1 sold 8K

[spork2367]

While we're on the subject....Anyone know the story on this car? 1G1YZ23J5L5800933

Ebay listing claimed 6900 miles. Hit a curb hard enough to ruin the radiator and everything attached to it. Cracked two rims...I figured if I was going to bid on it I would assume the chassis was beyond repair. Some things looked like it might be low mileage, but others didn't. When I ran a carfax it came back with an incorrect mileage title at one point in its life.

First time around it sold for 10,800 which would have been fair if it was actually a low mileage car. Then it got relisted and sold for like 12,500. Too much in my opinion. I talked to the seller and he was either a liar or had no idea what the story was. Told me it was a one owner car....Um, it was a 5 owner car. I got the feeling the seller had a buddy bidding it up and the buddy ended up being the high bidder. Which explains why there is no feedback for either auction.

[Bob Eyres]

Ed spoke the truth. If a dealer is willing to let it go for $8K, can you imagine what he got it for?

That trans. needs a $2K+ rebuild, fresh seats, paint, and tires, might bring the bill to $8K, and if the engine just needs the usual injectors, some hoses, etc., another grand. By the time you're done, you're nearing a $20k investment.
For which you you could buy any number of relatively low miles ZR-1's, in good shape, with numerous spares.

But despite all that, this car still remains one of the best values in the Corvette hobby.

[G8nightman]

should just be parted out.

[ZZZZZR1]

Posted again for sale....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Co...m=141788938520

"no reserve" this time

Hmmmm


David

[cvette98pacecar]

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

Posted again for sale....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Co...m=141788938520

"no reserve" this time

Hmmmm


David

Okay, I am in for 7K. All I want out of the car is parts specific to the 90. If you want anything off the car give me a price you are willing to spend and the part is yours. It appears that all body panels are damaged.

[youngrm]

Robert,

Let me know what you'd like for the engine and all associated electronics.

thank you

ric young

[spork2367]

Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

Posted again for sale....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Co...m=141788938520

"no reserve" this time

Hmmmm


David

I wouldn't bid a penny on this unless I could go look at it. It was sold no reserve both times previously. Which means two people bid on it, didn't want it, but didn't leave negative feedback...???? Doubtful. The evidence points to the seller having a buddy bidding it up. No one in their right mind would have bid 12,555 for that sight unseen. And if you saw it in person you'd have just offered the guy cash there.

Even after I told the seller on the phone that I ran a carfax and it was a 5 owner car, he still claimed it was one owner. There was also a mileage discrepancy on the title at some point. The exterior paint, even on the non damaged panels, doesn't look like 6900 mile paint.

If anyone would like a copy of the carfax I will gladly email it, just shoot me a PM.

BUYER BEWARE on this one for sure.

*edit

Actually, it's another user account selling it now with the original pictures. Original seller was allguy999.

[George Maz]

Not much detailed info from the seller when I called, so I wasn't eager to make the trip to see his wrecked salvaged mystery car.

Engine has had paint refinishing & SS bolts, so we know someone's been into it.

On the top of the plenum I can see the remnants of a decal....415 ???
...just kidding!!!

I'm interested in the mileage discrepancy info you discovered, just for my own education when it comes to buying & doing one's homework. Thanks!

[spork2367]

This finally showed up from his last auction under allguy999.