Z-love at local car show - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Bob Eyres · 09-09-2013

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Originally Posted by taximan

- And the classic always is, " Didn't the same guy who designed the Corvette, also design the Mustang ? "

Actually, there is a bit of truth in that. A major individual that had a hand in styling the original Stingray, Larry Shinoda, later worked on the design of the Boss 302 Mustang.

Paul in SC · 09-09-2013

Shows and cruise-ins are a great source of sharing the excitement of our cars. I think the biggest kick I get is when a kid (8-12 yrs) comes up to the car, looks under the clam shell at the motor and goes, "WOW."

Friendships can come out of them as well. A couple of years ago at a local show, I had a guy walk up to the car and he got really excited. He asked how and where I got a Lotus racing engine to put in the Vette. He thought it was a Lotus design but was not familiar with the ZR-1s. He was an SCCA pro racer many, many years ago for the Volvo team and some Porsche dealers and knew all about the DOHC set up that Lotus had at the time. He was blown away by the 32 valve configuration. We talked all about the Z and Lotus, etc. He owns a couple of Porsches (928, 911) and has joined me in a few cruise-ins around town since then. At 75 years young, he does all the work on his cars including just finishing a brake redo on his 928. A good friend with lots of stories to share.

There's much to be said for the waxers and racers in our group for passing along the history and sharing our excitement of owning this unique Corvette. Just trying to do my part in keeping the King alive whenever and wherever I can.

BigJohn · 09-09-2013

I don't try to correct anyone any more!
I do like to listen to the guys who tell their buddies all about my car.
I just smile and listen.

Racinfan83 · 09-09-2013

I have discovered so far that some of the younger crowd are the ones who are the most "into" the ZR-1. Many people don't even give it a second glance - and most that do say something comment on how they like my black chrome wheels - not about the engine...

But that's ok I guess. "Stealth mode"....

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Paul in SC Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 151	Re: Z-love at local car show Shows and cruise-ins are a great source of sharing the excitement of our cars. I think the biggest kick I get is when a kid (8-12 yrs) comes up to the car, looks under the clam shell at the motor and goes, "WOW." Friendships can come out of them as well. A couple of years ago at a local show, I had a guy walk up to the car and he got really excited. He asked how and where I got a Lotus racing engine to put in the Vette. He thought it was a Lotus design but was not familiar with the ZR-1s. He was an SCCA pro racer many, many years ago for the Volvo team and some Porsche dealers and knew all about the DOHC set up that Lotus had at the time. He was blown away by the 32 valve configuration. We talked all about the Z and Lotus, etc. He owns a couple of Porsches (928, 911) and has joined me in a few cruise-ins around town since then. At 75 years young, he does all the work on his cars including just finishing a brake redo on his 928. A good friend with lots of stories to share. There's much to be said for the waxers and racers in our group for passing along the history and sharing our excitement of owning this unique Corvette. Just trying to do my part in keeping the King alive whenever and wherever I can. __________________ 1993 ZR-1 - "The Green Thing", LPE/LSV 385; 2021 HTC, Red Mist Metallic, Cool gray interior, stainless dual stripes; ZR-1 Net Registry #1376

09-09-2013	#13
BigJohn Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ledyard,CT Posts: 8,251	Re: Z-love at local car show I don't try to correct anyone any more! I do like to listen to the guys who tell their buddies all about my car. I just smile and listen.

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Racinfan83 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Eastern Missouri Posts: 773	Re: Z-love at local car show I have discovered so far that some of the younger crowd are the ones who are the most "into" the ZR-1. Many people don't even give it a second glance - and most that do say something comment on how they like my black chrome wheels - not about the engine... But that's ok I guess. "Stealth mode".... __________________ [LEFT][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][/LEFT] [CENTER][COLOR=Indigo][SIZE=4][I][B] Now Sold 1990 ZR-1 #2093, Black on Black..[/B][/I][/SIZE][/COLOR][/CENTER]