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Location: Bethany, CT
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If you had a poster with the ZR-1's records and performance stats, that would help explain the significance of what they're looking at. People would also be surprised to find out how much the ZR-1 option originally cost. |
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Location: Mystic CT
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Welcome to the world of the "Redheaded Stepchild"!
I've been to Corvette shows and been told by the "experts", aka: poseurs, that "that motor doesn't belong in that car". Unfortunately, most people think it's just another C4. Their loss... definition: expert - a drip under pressure 😄 |
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I see NO Carter Bling on your car so that is a major factor right there....
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Location: Dunbarton NH
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Location: Kentucky
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I spent almost an embarrassing amount of time buffing and waxing the exterior of mine this week for a show yesterday… and cleaning both the interior and engine bay. No worries - Didn't' win anything either, but I was proud to show it. Lots of cars at this show - from old to modern and everything in between. (My guess 200 - 250). Seems like there were a number of people who came over to see it… though I was walking around looking at other cars, talking with their owners, for the most part. There was a line of Vettes in one area - mostly C6s and 7s. Beautiful ones, no doubt. The highlight of my day though, was about 4 hours into the show I was standing on the side talking to a guy who had just bought a '65 Mustang. Just then, three 17-year-old (ish) boys bee-lined over to the Z and stared at the engine bay. I could see by their expression, it was a delight. They were enamored by it, chatting away. Love it when the young folks find interest in it. BTW, I do put a simple, but nicely printed paper dash "plaque" in the window on the driver's side dash. It says: 1994 Corvette ZR-1 LT5 - 350 V8 Engine - 405 h.p. 20xxx miles, nearly all original. +++++ In 1990, the ZR-1 set a new 24-hour speed record, averaging 175.8+ mph for 24 hours. The ONLY production vehicle ever to do this. This record stood for 11.5 years.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Carterville Illinois
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No, it was two guys that walked around....a father and son I believe. After thinking it over, I feel bad for sounding bitter over a stupid trophy. We who own these Beast know what they are and how special they are....In no way does it take away my love and extreme passion for our ZR-1's. Sorry everyone if my original post came off as arrogant. And for knocking other Corvettes....
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Location: Wisconsin
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Yes, I agree. I have info on poster boards that I prop in the windshield. I guess I should get one of those fancy sign holders ... ![]()
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Carterville Illinois
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Hood was up the whole time. Had it looking just amazing.....I printed up a sheet that read, One of 76 ever made in Polo green Metallic and Saddle interior...one of 2044 1991's and one of 6939 Ever. Then listed the record run numbers and world records. People would stop and read it, also have original window sticker up on windshield as well. People would walk by thinking it was standard Vette, then see the engine, and then point out the Valet key to who they were with lol.....It was cool. But I think I had a bad spot behind everyone, hell I don't know why I did at least get atop 50 after seeing some that did.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Carterville Illinois
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Thanks for the understanding....All the work put in detailing and cleaning. Guess I just wanted to shout " Hey this is a real ZR-1!!! Its rare and badass folks" But I'm sure most of you have been there, so thanks for all the great replies. If they only knew how incredible this registry is......And it funny you mention the young kids. I had more than one kid, I'd say not one over 8, would stop and say ooooh Mom check it out!!! And take a pic stand next to it, thumbs up ![]() |
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Carterville Illinois
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