How old are the ZR-1 owners?

[jrd1990zr1]

57 now but got my first ZR1 about 5 years ago.

I agree the Corvette has been a "boomer" phenomenon. In my opinion I think we have seen the peak for C-1s and C-2s as the boomers age. It is also possible that C-3s have peaked.

I think a C-4 like a ZR-1 has the respect of the younger crowd who realize what it represents. Because of the realitively low production #s the values of original low mileage ZR-1's will rebound in the next 5 years.

My $0.02.

[ZONER 95]

Will turn 54 in a couple of weeks.....my ZR-1 arrives on Monday, first Corvette.....bought from 73 year old owner.....and my 18 yr old nephew thinks these cars are da'bomb!......spanning the generations!

[Bob Eyres]

Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc

And I saw and replied to this on my phone however I miss the days when there wasn't such easy access...

I don't miss them at all. I understand the appeal of ham radio, but the new revolution in personal communications has actually caused revolutions around the world. Longtime dictators are biting the dust everywhere because the social media are allowing oppressed people to connect, organize, and fight for their freedom. More power to them.

Cars, ham radio, such antique enthusiasms, so "20th Century".

Just kiddin', I love my"Antique ZR-1"

[ZR-1Mikko]

ok I'm adding to the poll that WB9MCW strarted....

I was 20 when I bought mine and after owning her 8 years there is nothing that puts a smile on my face like my Z.

I remember seeing the first one live back in the day thinking to my self I will never be able to get one of those...

[Socalerv]

Originally Posted by ZONER 95

Will turn 54 in a couple of weeks.....my ZR-1 arrives on Monday, first Corvette.....bought from 73 year old owner.....and my 18 yr old nephew thinks these cars are da'bomb!......spanning the generations!

We share the same dream. Bought the 90 ZR1 a couyple months ago in Dallas. Parked next to my 69 SB coupe NCRS topflite.

Life is good

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by tomtom72

58 going to be 59 in June....only trouble is that my mind is still stuck in my teens I think?!?

Tom,

Don't you know there is a time warp plane that stretches across from the A pillar to the B pillar to the threshold of these cars? Crossing the plane resets you clock to about 19 years old...or at least that's what people lucky enough to ride shotgun have told me!

[Bob Eyres]

Yesterday, Thanksgiving, and my 67th birthday too. This car is a "Time Machine". It takes me back to 1967 when I had a split window coupe, a real street racer. Solid lifters, open pipes, and a 4.56 gear. The sound the ZR-1 makes reminds me of that car, just more civilized. That's why it sees 7K almost every time out.

[tomtom72]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Tom,

Don't you know there is a time warp plane that stretches across from the A pillar to the B pillar to the threshold of these cars? Crossing the plane resets you clock to about 19 years old...or at least that's what people lucky enough to ride shotgun have told me!

Okay, Now that explains the whole thing. Thanks Paul. I was beginning to wonder why I find it so difficult to just get out of bed on workday mornings....Yet, no matter how bad a day or week I've had as soon as I put my right foot over that high sill.... the next thing I know is I'm in & belted & her nose is in the wind...and i didn't feel a thing!


Tom

[scottfab]

I can imagine the data in this poll gets stale too like many others over time.
Cars get sold and we all progress up the scale
When a car is sold the old owner is not likely to come here and update things.

Some polls that get stale and could possibly be redone every so many years.
1. What oil we use
2. Where are the cars.
3. What spark plugs
4. What mileage you have
5. How old are we.

Why reset?
Well for accuracy and for posterity.
Who knows someone may want to right a book on the changing preferences over time
On the other hand. Who cares..........

[4CAM LT5]

When I turned 50 (eight years ago) I gave myself a birthday present of my first Corvette. And, now I'm on my fifth Corvette in eight years....the 1991 ZR-1, which I have owned for exactly three years today (10/12/12)...!!