How old are the ZR-1 owners? - Page 16 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

BigJohn · 12-27-2014

I seem to be traveling forward it time; I am now twenty years older than I was when I bought my ZR-1!!!!!!

Mystic ZR-1 · 12-27-2014

You're traveling sideways...

WARP TEN · 12-28-2014

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

I seem to be traveling forward it time; I am now twenty years older than I was when I bought my ZR-1!!!!!!

Same problem. I bought my first Z in 1994 when I was 48. Bought second at 66 in 2012. So in for 20 years so far and that would make me.....Oh no!!! --Bob

We Gone · 12-28-2014

First at 46 second at 47 (sold) third at 58 and hope I can get another one day.

Bob Eyres · 12-29-2014

This reminds me of an article that I read years ago that the demographics of Corvette ownership are interesting in that the same guys, over the years, have bought the car. Not the same demographic, the same people. That we have grown up with the car, and even in advanced age still have the interest.
This obviously doesn't bode well for the brand as we pass from the scene.

In 1952 I was eight years old, and car obsessed, when my dad came home from a business trip, (he was a tool maker), and told me about something he'd seen, molds at A.O.Smith that GM was using to make a "plastic car". Wow, what a concept. I saw a 53' at our local Chevy dealer, and was hooked. I've had a Corvette in the garage almost continuously since 1969. I turned 70 last month, and have had the ZR-1 since 94'.

My two year old grandson has got the fever early. Every time someone asked about what he wanted from Santa this year, the answer was always, "Car".

WARP TEN · 12-29-2014

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Originally Posted by Bob Eyres

...My two year old grandson has got the fever early. Every time someone asked about what he wanted from Santa this year, the answer was always, "Car".

Our first two grandchildren just had their first Xmas this year and can't yet appreciate the ZR-1 but I hold out hope for the future. Started them off with Lionels around the tree and gave the oldest (9 months) a truck play set. Looking forward to a few more years to see where they stand on cars.--Bob

soslow · 12-29-2014

From soslow. I'm an old guy......64

USAZR1 · 12-29-2014

I'm right there with you old timers,too. Will be 62 my next b'day. If I make it that long,I plan to retire a week later.

1990 quasar blue · 12-29-2014

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

I seem to be traveling forward it time; I am now twenty years older than I was when I bought my ZR-1!!!!!!

This post just made me do the math. This May will make 17 years for me. Time certainly doesn't slow down.

Dean Nelson · 12-31-2014

I am late to this one.
now 64. bought the 90 new when I was 38 and it looks better then me!

only thing I lost in the last 25 years is I can't pull the lever as fast as I once could..........and my left leg is not as fast......hell I am not as fast!

Dean Nelson

View Poll Results: ZR-1 owners, what is your age group?
-20	1	0.18%
20-29	27	4.78%
30-39	109	19.29%
40-49	149	26.37%
50-59	143	25.31%
60+	136	24.07%
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12-27-2014	#151
BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,227	Re: How old are the ZR-1 owners? I seem to be traveling forward it time; I am now twenty years older than I was when I bought my ZR-1!!!!!!

12-27-2014	#152
Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,632	Re: How old are the ZR-1 owners? You're traveling sideways...

12-28-2014	#154
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: How old are the ZR-1 owners? First at 46 second at 47 (sold) third at 58 and hope I can get another one day. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

12-29-2014	#155
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	Re: How old are the ZR-1 owners? This reminds me of an article that I read years ago that the demographics of Corvette ownership are interesting in that the same guys, over the years, have bought the car. Not the same demographic, the same people. That we have grown up with the car, and even in advanced age still have the interest. This obviously doesn't bode well for the brand as we pass from the scene. In 1952 I was eight years old, and car obsessed, when my dad came home from a business trip, (he was a tool maker), and told me about something he'd seen, molds at A.O.Smith that GM was using to make a "plastic car". Wow, what a concept. I saw a 53' at our local Chevy dealer, and was hooked. I've had a Corvette in the garage almost continuously since 1969. I turned 70 last month, and have had the ZR-1 since 94'. My two year old grandson has got the fever early. Every time someone asked about what he wanted from Santa this year, the answer was always, "Car".

12-29-2014	#157
soslow Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SELDEN, NEW YORK Posts: 26	Re: How old are the ZR-1 owners? From soslow. I'm an old guy......64

12-29-2014	#158
USAZR1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wichita Falls,Tx Posts: 604	Re: How old are the ZR-1 owners? I'm right there with you old timers,too. Will be 62 my next b'day. If I make it that long,I plan to retire a week later. __________________ Clint & Sherry 1994 ZR-1 White/Red #152 (sold) 1991 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody #1332 (sold) 1990 ZR-1 Red/Red #952 (sold) 2002 Z06 Torch Red/Mod Red widebody

12-31-2014	#160
Dean Nelson Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CHICAGO IL Posts: 47	Re: How old are the ZR-1 owners? I am late to this one. now 64. bought the 90 new when I was 38 and it looks better then me! only thing I lost in the last 25 years is I can't pull the lever as fast as I once could..........and my left leg is not as fast......hell I am not as fast! Dean Nelson