1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Description

The 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will forever be a benchmark collectible. It was the inaugural year of a fast purpose-built supercar-level C4. The Corvette has always been America's version of the European sports car, but the ZR1 truly merged this attitude. It went to finishing school with the racing masters at Lotus in England, and they helped transform the classic Chevy V8 into a lighter aluminum-block multi-valve all-around juggernaut. Lotus is not only great for lightness but also sharpness, and so they even helped with the suspension. But you probably already knew all the stats that make the ZR1 earn its King of the Hill nickname. What you want to know is just how well-preserved this example of the legend is. It has a beautiful show-ready style over every inch that comes from averaging only about 600 miles annually. It's a fantastically preserved coupe where any main modifications can also be easily reversed if you so desire. It's not the kind of car that's still on its original tires and will make you nervous about driving it. Instead, it's the ZR1 you get to properly enjoy the drive to a car show and then get a prominent placement when you arrive.

HIGHLIGHTS

*Early production number (#649 of first-ever production ZR1s built)

*Averaged about 600 miles annually

*Coming off over about a dozen years of long-term ownership

*Bright Red factory paint looks fantastic

*Desirable two roof option with a color-matched targa top and translucent blue top

*Clean low-mileage supple leather interior

*Upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo (factory radio comes with the sale)

*Factory air conditioning (needs service)

*Power everything: seats, windows, mirrors, locks, and steering

*LT5 fuel-injected 5.7-liter 32-valve V8

*Six-speed manual transmission was developed to fully harness the power

*FX3 sports suspension made the ZR1 a sharp-driving

*Four-wheel power disc brake package special to the ZR1

*Nicely documented with the window sticker and a reproduction buildsheet

The ZR1 was a reminder that the Corvette was at the forefront of GM's performance engineering. It was a contemporary solution to an era that was just figuring out how to really bring the V8 into a modern power era. And this is what you'll tell people when you take this one to the car shows. Because a first-year ZR1 planted a flag in our automotive history, and this example has been treated like a proper collectible. So while the odometer is low, we bet you're going to be seeking out plenty of far-away car shows (with nice back roads along the way) to help you add to it. And when such an alluring first-year ZR1 is this nicely priced, you know you can't miss this deal. Call today!!!