[{"id": 3691690, "authorName": "MichaelAngelo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michaelangelo/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by MichaelAngelo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569857074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3691710, "authorName": "Juggs44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juggs44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569857517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3691717, "authorName": "FancyCarGirl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fancycargirl/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by FancyCarGirl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569857651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3691720, "authorName": "gr8kornholio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gr8kornholio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely the prettiest color I've seen the ZR1 in and the interior accents it perfectly. Sad thing is this probably wont even reach what the 6K mile type R did. \r\n\r\nWonder how it feels to have all that thrust under a clutch pedal in first gear!?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569857692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3691758, "authorName": "chazzerguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chazzerguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Be sure to budget some money for replacing the carbon fiber front splitter if you plan to drive anywhere, ever. I am shocked this one has survived 1900 miles... That has to be a record or something.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569858562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3691787, "authorName": "Top_Shelf_cars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/top_shelf_cars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking ZR1 but it would be AWESOME with a red Interior.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569859324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3691836, "authorName": "mustangmavin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustangmavin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always loved these hoods. As you role up to one at the stop light in your GT500, you're reminded this is not your average Corvette when you see \"LS9 SUPERCHARGED\" out of the corner of your eye. You decide, I better stand down.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569860522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3691996, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe somebody wants to order a C8?? Beautiful color combination and a really nice car. Not much more could be needed to have a really great driving experience in a basically NEW car.GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569864112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3692043, "authorName": "rm760", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rm760/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by rm760", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569865268, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3692145, "authorName": "craZee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crazee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife attended the Bondurant Racing School in AZ. They had one of these sitting there and she asked her instructor what she needed to do to be able to drive it. The reply was \"buy one and they give you a coupon to come here to learn how to drive it\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569866700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3692316, "authorName": "Dean_Laumbach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dean_laumbach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will be watching this one closely as a friend of mine has a very similar car with almost identical mileage. Yes, he has his name on the list for a new C8 and I will be handling the sale of his ZR1 in the future. These ZR1s are a blast to drive and represent a great value in today\u2019s collector car market. The color of this example is a big ?. A lot of car ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569867745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3692331, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Over a C8 any day of the week", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1569867800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3692515, "authorName": "AutoObssessed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoobssessed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice. Great color. I'd be a little weary of the old rubber before I really got on it...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569869220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3692638, "authorName": "ezndo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezndo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 owners, only 1,900 mi? Somebody please \u2018splain......", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1569869974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3692775, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The C6 ZR1 was produced from 2009 to 2013. The 2009 model did not include launch control, which was added in 2010. The 2010 didn't have a USB port for devices. That was added in 2011. In 2012, continuing into 2013, a second catalytic converter was added. What does all this mean? It means the 2011 model, like this one, is the best. @ezndo 1900 miles isn't all that low for these. I bought my first one, a 2010 car in 2015, with 376 miles. I bought my second one, a 2009 example in 2019, with 380 miles (sold it subsequently on BaT several months ago). Corvette buyers are eternal optimists, always thinking the special editions will become collectible and rise in value. It seldom happens as Chevrolet keeps making the car better, diminishing the appeal of the previous editions. So these cars are purchased, stored away and depreciate. Eventually, the owner decides to cut his losses and sells it. This car is fabulous. IMHO, the most car for the money on the planet. The new owner will be thrilled. GLWTS.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1569870936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3692942, "authorName": "MRF77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrf77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great color. I'm surprised that GM put the ZR1 badge on the lower left when it was originally on the lower right. Why would they change it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569872379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3692947, "authorName": "MRF77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrf77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What are those blue foam pieces for? Targa roof panel?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569872424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693013, "authorName": "gdspc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gdspc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MRF77...no removable targa roof on the C6 Z06 or ZR1.\r\n\r\nI absolutely love the styling on the widebody C6s & what a fantastic color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569872927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693023, "authorName": "Miatatime", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miatatime/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MRF77 you put those between the tie-down strap and the spoke so the wheels don't get scratched.\n\nEDIT: Upon further research it appears I'm wrong. Those blue foam pieces are to protect the brake rotor when taking off and putting on the wheels.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1569873202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693200, "authorName": "Porsche302", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche302/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did they figure out the cooling on these? No wonder these cars keep gaining weight.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569874179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693263, "authorName": "sironside", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sironside/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by sironside", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569874615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3693340, "authorName": "allcounty30", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allcounty30/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an 07 c6z. I can't imagine adding another 130 horse to that car. This car must be absolutely brutal and I mean that in the best way possible.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569875329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693515, "authorName": "CorvetteMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvettemike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Porsche302 - That was the Z06, not the ZR1. Also on most of the Z06's, they needed to have the supercharger bleed to fix the issue. There was air in the intercooler that did not allow it to cool correctly. Other Z06's did still have the issue even after being bleed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569876910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693622, "authorName": "ezndo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezndo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FoxJohnFox...great post, thank you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569877781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693668, "authorName": "BigSwole", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigswole/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd hit It!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569878210, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693707, "authorName": "Dr.Bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr.bill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car!\r\nJust add gas, new tires, and go!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569878492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693894, "authorName": "MRF77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrf77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Miatatime Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569881439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693960, "authorName": "BobZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding 1838 miles and 4 owners. Yes the Carfax reads 4 owners. All of us are collectors. The last owner in Springfield Illinois trailed his to shows ( no fun ). He wanted to take best of breed I guess. When I purchased the ZR1, I was under the impression there was only three . Not that it matters to me but I am still in touch with the last owner and already texted him. Carfax does get it wrong as I have seen Carfax show one more owner than Autocheck. Just an observation I have experienced. \r\nJust got a text back from the second owner in Illinois and he did in fact buy from the original owner so my ownership is only the third and Carfax has it wrong.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1569882967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693973, "authorName": "BobZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The tires are fine for street driving. Both the second and third owners have not reached beyond 3500 rpm. Yeah I know , the are meant to be driven !! So if driven hard, yes I would replace tires. For me it made no difference since I do not drive hard.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569883132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693985, "authorName": "BobZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "one other comment as it relates to 64 ZR1's produced in this crystal red metallic. The color is gorgeous day or night. If you recall the sequence. Earthquake, followed by the Tsunami off the coast of Japan and the plant that made the metallic portion of the paint was nearby the two nuclear power plants that melted down. The German owned metallic plant was shut down with no back up resource. As a result , crystal red , cyber gray and Jetstream blue production were shut down half way through the production year. Hope this provides a bit of insight into the short color production run.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1569883500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3693988, "authorName": "BobZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thank you to all the Corvette enthusiasts and owners for helping with the questions and comments.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569883551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3694017, "authorName": "Jgillespie740", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgillespie740/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I read it was from Springfield, IL but wondered why I never saw it in town. Until you said he trailered it to the shows. Beautiful car. Illinois doesn't have the longest season to take the nice toys out.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569884229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3694077, "authorName": "Eriz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eriz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do these also have the overheating issues when really pushed, like the C7 Z06?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569885629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3694844, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eriz\r\n\r\nNo.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1569930663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3694850, "authorName": "ezndo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ezndo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Noticed GM never spec\u2019d back-up cameras for these. I\u2019ve never driven one, but wondering what the visibility is like, especially in reverse?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569931019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695098, "authorName": "klavrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klavrack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ezndo - Due to the glass hatch design, pretty good. My 5' 0\" has no problem.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569937532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695111, "authorName": "klavrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klavrack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gr8cornholio -- Heavy clutch. Obviously better suited for open roads or tracks than stuck in urban stop/go.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569937854, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695126, "authorName": "klavrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klavrack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a base model C6 Corvette with a similar spoiler in the same color. After 10 years, the car still looks beautiful to me. That color pops whatever ambient light it's in, from maroon on an overcast day to spectacular in the sun. If we lived in a less urban setting, this is the model I'd want. BTW, with the leather trim option, no apologies are needed for the interior design, either--very clean and uncluttered. GLWTA--it's a beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569938302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3695463, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An AutoCheck report has been added to the gallery by the seller.\n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569944305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3697485, "authorName": "2006m5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2006m5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "simply good looking car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569961787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3698476, "authorName": "Paxtonshelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paxtonshelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller is a stand-up guy I have known for 30 years and this car will likely be nicer than advertised. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569971204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3698906, "authorName": "bfaught", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bfaught/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The color is awesome....the drivetrain is awesomer\u2026.would look perfect in my garage with a Texas A&M Former Student sticker on the rear bumper. That would be the only view anyone would have. GLWTA....already out of my budget....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1569982357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3699026, "authorName": "Dirtdobber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtdobber/", "bidAmount": 40500, "content": "$40,500 bid placed by Dirtdobber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569985764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3699161, "authorName": "sironside", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sironside/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by sironside", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1569991186, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3703324, "authorName": "Dirtdobber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtdobber/", "bidAmount": 42500, "content": "$42,500 bid placed by Dirtdobber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570065948, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3705592, "authorName": "sironside", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sironside/", "bidAmount": 43500, "content": "$43,500 bid placed by sironside", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570127546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3707909, "authorName": "Dirtdobber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtdobber/", "bidAmount": 44500, "content": "$44,500 bid placed by Dirtdobber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570151831, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3708007, "authorName": "miata32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miata32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning car, wish I were in the market. (Read: wish I had the funds)\r\n\r\nHope new owner drives the wheels off of it....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570154935, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3708075, "authorName": "ClemDoc79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clemdoc79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The ultimate boomer-mobile. A bit like a lion caged up at the zoo with 1,900 miles on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570157050, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3708270, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@klavrack @gr8kornholio I never found the clutch to be heavy. As a matter of fact, the clutch on both of mine was light. The car is a pleasure to drive at all speeds but of course, happiest when it's stretching it's legs. As for the question of rearward visability, by the time you see the flashing lights, it's too late anyway (unless you're going to make a run for it, but that's a story for another time).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570165552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3708620, "authorName": "klavrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klavrack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@foxjohnfox -- I stand corrected on the clutch. Not having driven one myself, I was recalling impressions I heard from a Fort Myers Corvette salesman who owned one. In fact, he may have been generally assessing its general suitability in local urban traffic compared to base models. Obviously, that kind of traffic is the worst environment for a car like this, being most suited to something more akin to a Camry.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570195195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3708653, "authorName": "Newworldmatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newworldmatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FoxJohnFox\n\nI concur with your comments. I read this all the time on forums regarding heavy clutch feel on ~insert LS-powered GM car here~ and I've never been able to understand it? I've always considered the clutch-action to be very linear, predictable and controllable. \n\nI have never driven a C6 ZR1, but have spent a fair amount of time in a first gen CTS-V and C6 Z06. Granted, the clutch may feel heavier than say an Acura Integra or Mazda RX-car, et al, but never have I driven one and said to myself, \"geeze, this clutch is heavy!\"\n\nFolks need to understand that a clutch harnessing 400, 500, 600+ HP is going to feel a little more stout. It's the nature of the beast.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1570195997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3709049, "authorName": "klavrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klavrack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From Edmunds.com review: \"Naturally, the Corvette's special effects are directly related to what's under the hood. Even the base coupe and convertible come with a thumping 6.2-liter V8 good for 430 horsepower. From here you can move up to the Z06, which is the racetrack-oriented model that gains a 7.0-liter V8 cranking out 505 hp. Then there's the ZR1, which sees your Rambo and raises him by a Terminator.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570203405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3709064, "authorName": "klavrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klavrack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From the Road/Track driving review: \"For me, the track sessions were fun, but in a scintillating way\u2014kind of like playing Frisbee with a large timber wolf.\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570203591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3709176, "authorName": "klavrack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klavrack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Other reviews: Wired--\"Simple: Supercars exist to provide insanity. And few mass-produced, warrantied machines are more insane than this.\" https://www.wired.com/2012/04/corvette-zr1/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570205224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3709359, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As I mentioned earlier, I bought my 2010 ZR1 in 2015. What I didn't mention is that it was in the aftermath of selling my 2002 BMW Z8, something I almost immediately regretted doing. My goal was to replace the excitement of driving and ownership the Z8 provided without spending all of the money I derived from the Z8 sale. The ZR1 checked both boxes. For half the money, I got twice the performance. I want to be careful here because I'm aware there is a Z8 being auctioned right now and I don't mean to disparage that car. But that this ZR1 is an insane value can't be overstated.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1570208503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3709487, "authorName": "SilveradoDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silveradodude/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by SilveradoDude", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570210567, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3710375, "authorName": "Dirtdobber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtdobber/", "bidAmount": 45500, "content": "$45,500 bid placed by Dirtdobber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570217201, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3710383, "authorName": "NERaptor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neraptor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great example of a C6 ZR1. I believe these will be of the most desirable of modern corvettes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570217280, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3711918, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To all you folks who have posted here but have admitted to never having driven a C6 ZR1, here's what I want you to do (and you've got 3 days so it shouldn't be too hard). Go find one and drive it. Maybe a friend or a dealer has one that you can drive. Whatever, just do it. Then come back here and amuse me with the bidding war that will undoubtedly ensue!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1570236100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3712442, "authorName": "Gbuyer773", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbuyer773/", "bidAmount": 45777, "content": "$45,777 bid placed by Gbuyer773", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570258952, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3712548, "authorName": "Dirtdobber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dirtdobber/", "bidAmount": 46555, "content": "$46,555 bid placed by Dirtdobber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570276754, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3713372, "authorName": "stevezr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevezr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "800 mile 2011 zr-1 same color sold for 60k plus fee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570305839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3713374, "authorName": "stevezr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevezr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570305965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3713471, "authorName": "lubricator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubricator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@srevezr do the bidders drink alcohol at Barrett-Jackson? :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570310594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3713608, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@steveZR A 2010 Blade Silver, 243 mile example sold here for $60,000 last year and mine, a 2009 Cyber Gray Metallic car with under 400 miles, sold here for $60,500 a few months ago. Both were extremely well bought and to my mind, not reflective of their actual value at the time for super low mileage examples. Hopefully, this car will see a much fairer result. It should. As a 2011 in this color, it has some advantages the others didn't even with the slightly higher mileage.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570318195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3713851, "authorName": "stevezr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevezr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I personally think at 60k buyer got a good deal as did buyers on ones that were on Bat. I'm little biased being I bought mine new in 2009. Black on black with 5600 miles now,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570325820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3713865, "authorName": "stevezr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevezr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lubricator \r\n@srevezr do the bidders drink alcohol at Barrett-Jackson? :-)\r\nThey do more than that!!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570326429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3713893, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@stevezr Just to be clear, I'm saying the buyer's of those cars got an exceptional deal and the fairer result I think this car deserves would be at least well into the 70s.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570327449, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3713903, "authorName": "stevezr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevezr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FoxJohnFox totally agree", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570328230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3714163, "authorName": "DoubleR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubler/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by DoubleR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570364993, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3714202, "authorName": "jgreener1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgreener1/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by jgreener1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570366715, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3714213, "authorName": "DoubleR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/doubler/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by DoubleR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570367271, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3714241, "authorName": "applegate1439", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/applegate1439/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by applegate1439", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570368722, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3714351, "authorName": "CorvetteGuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corvetteguru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely car. Just stunning. \r\n\r\nOne detail... it is NOT a transaxle... A transaxle is where the transmission and differential share the same space and oil. That is not the case here. They are two parts that are joined to form a common assembly. The trans uses ATF and the rear uses conventional gear oil.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1570373662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3714355, "authorName": "Boo0906", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boo0906/", "bidAmount": 56000, "content": "$56,000 bid placed by Boo0906", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570373832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3714507, "authorName": "tlblbolivar63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlblbolivar63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the clear top removable?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570380268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3714598, "authorName": "z06c6427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z06c6427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tlblbolivar63 The top is carbon fiber, not clear. It is a fixed top, bolted on. It is not something you can remove, and stow in the back for a leisurely drive.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570384416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3714612, "authorName": "BobZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you Z06c6427 for your your response on the carbon fiber fixed top. Given the LS9 SC output structural rigidly is significant.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570384794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3714615, "authorName": "BobZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you FoxJohnFox your insights and knowledgeable comments.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570384865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3714862, "authorName": "joesal67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesal67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi in pic #20 is there a spider cracking in the paint on the front bumper cover?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570398703, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3714894, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@joesal67 Looks like the reflection of the stamped concrete driveway to me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570400029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3714903, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BobZ You are quite welcome and thank you for saying so. I am happy to support you and this car however I can. I think the car is fabulous and your presentation is terrific. I hope to acquire another one as soon as I can and I sure wish I was in a position to win the bid on this one. Good luck to you Sir.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570400516, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3714944, "authorName": "BobZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There is NO spider cracking . The paint is 100% perfect. \r\nYou are looking at a reflection of my stamped concrete driveway. To see that reflection is an indication of how perfect the paint is. There is an expensive 3M clear protective bra on the front end extending across the entire nose, fenders, hood to the doors and outside mirrors.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570402780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3714984, "authorName": "joesal67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joesal67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok great thanks for the response", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570405366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3715311, "authorName": "WilburPost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilburpost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SteveZR Yes! That ZR1 we saw crossing Barrett-Jackson's block has Lingenfelter's 750 HP package. https://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/750hp-lingenfelter-corvette/37685/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570424707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3715331, "authorName": "WilburPost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wilburpost/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "MSRP $110,300 Low $59,400 \nAverage $76,000, High $85,900", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570427384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3715345, "authorName": "stevezr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevezr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WilburPost 18\r\n@SteveZR Yes! That ZR1 we saw crossing Barrett-Jackson\u2019s block has Lingenfelter\u2019s 750 HP package. https://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/750hp-lingenfelter-corvette/37685/\r\nIt doesn't say or show anything about Lingenfelters nor did auctioneer announce anything about Lingenfelt. Not sure where you came up with that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570429207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3715489, "authorName": "applegate1439", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/applegate1439/", "bidAmount": 59000, "content": "$59,000 bid placed by applegate1439", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570453397, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3715973, "authorName": "BobZ (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone asked how many ZR1\u2019s were produced in crystal red metallic. I have already addressed that question as well as why so few were produced in that rare color. The production number is 64 units in Crystal Red Metallic according to the Corvette Black Book", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570465553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3715974, "authorName": "Cupcardriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cupcardriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning car in every way. Love the color as well. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570465596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716274, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks terrific in the spec. I also concur with @FoxjohnFox and I've read his comments in these rooms for some time. He certainly knows what he is talking about. The bang for the buck in this model can't really be matched. Especially when you consider maintaining it. This is a bargain at this price point. There is a feeling about driving a Corvette that few cars offer as well. I frequently say for certain cars, that I hope whoever wins this is somebody that always wanted one but never had one. It couldn't apply more to a car than this car. Great color. Wicked power. This car will bring the noise and in style. Definitely a car to fight over. I've had two and if you always wanted a Corvette this is a perfect launching pad to start with. Mainly because you won't find yourself pining for a different Vette. GLWA to all pertinent players. Thanks for letting me share.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570471170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716383, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PepperMRoadster And thank you for sharing and thank you for your generous comments. For lack of anything else to do, last night I looked up the stats on every car currently being auctioned on BaT. No surprise to me that this ZR1 is the fastest street legal car being offered. No Ferrari, Porsche, Jag or anything else amongst the 263 cars being auctioned even came close. The Ariel Atom is faster, but it is a track weapon and not street legal. So with this ZR1 comes everything already mentioned and a big can of bragging rights! Good luck to all bidders. Bid with confidence because you can always flip it to me if you don't like it (assuming you'll give me time to sell the E Type, Austin Healey and 240Z!)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570471896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716392, "authorName": "volunteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volunteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful ride....GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570471932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716432, "authorName": "volunteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volunteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this is 1/2 price...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570472269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716468, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Something just occurred to me that I think is important. The last two sales of low mileage C6 ZR1s on BaT that we've discussed here and that sold for $61,000 and $60,500, were purchased by dealers. These were wholesale prices and you know these dealers thought there was an opportunity at these prices plus the premium to make a profit. Nobody who wants this car should be afraid of bidding at least another $10,000 to $15,000 over the current high bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570472550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716514, "authorName": "Sfohr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sfohr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do novice race instruction and had a student bring one of these out. That they come with A/C, a radio and a warranty blows me away! Perhaps the all time greatest performance value ever. I doubt I or any student I have ever had could remotely approach the peak performance this car is capable of delivering. And I say this knowing how communicative and \u201crelatively \u201c forgiving the car is. Just a miraculous performer and a stunning value. The new owner is in for many thrills!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1570472861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716592, "authorName": "volunteer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volunteer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is gunna be RNM", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570473341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716618, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volunteer If it is I sure hope the seller knows how to find me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716634, "authorName": "2mAn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2man/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FoxJohnFox why not bid?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570473557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716635, "authorName": "z06c6427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z06c6427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d never let it go at this price...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570473559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716636, "authorName": "Cupcardriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cupcardriver/", "bidAmount": 59500, "content": "$59,500 bid placed by Cupcardriver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473568, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3716639, "authorName": "applegate1439", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/applegate1439/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by applegate1439", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3716642, "authorName": "Cupcardriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cupcardriver/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by Cupcardriver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473600, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3716644, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2mAn Timing. A few cars have to be sold first.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570473617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716645, "authorName": "applegate1439", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/applegate1439/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by applegate1439", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3716649, "authorName": "Cupcardriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cupcardriver/", "bidAmount": 63500, "content": "$63,500 bid placed by Cupcardriver", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473638, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3716651, "authorName": "applegate1439", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/applegate1439/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by applegate1439", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473649, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3716655, "authorName": "z06c6427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/z06c6427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now we\u2019re talking...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570473654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716656, "authorName": "LS3M3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ls3m3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the end of auction action!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716664, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably has met the reserve now but it's still way below value.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570473699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716670, "authorName": "evoforstevo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evoforstevo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still plenty left on the table, but I'm sure the seller is a little bit less sweaty.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570473739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716673, "authorName": "applegate1439", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/applegate1439/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/7/19 for $65,000 to applegate1439", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473770, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3716685, "authorName": "gullagej", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gullagej/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, best of luck with an awesome car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716677, "authorName": "evoforstevo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evoforstevo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In my best John Oliver voice:\n\"Drive it like you stole it, cause you did\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716689, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @applegate1439! You did well!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570473842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716695, "authorName": "Cupcardriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cupcardriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought @applegate1439. She would have been nice next to my 19 ZR1, but enjoy it safely. Shes a fast lady.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570473877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716715, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos to the seller for letting this go to an appreciative new owner and for the great presentation and engagement during the auction. They should all be like this.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1570473953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716754, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cupcardriver I went to see one up in Mooresville NC. Orange and fabulous. Couldn't quite get used to the view out the windshield over that huge blower bulge. And the C8 only has two pedals. Clearly, God wants me to get another C6!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570474157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3716804, "authorName": "Cupcardriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cupcardriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FoxjohnFox Mines a 3 pedal car. No sloppy paddles for me. Plus custom factory colors on calipers, belts, and contrast stitch. My last ZR1 was a beast, my C7 ZO6 was a dog and GM bought it back. This ZR1 is a rocket ship. This is a true one off of the 1200 made.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570474353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3717609, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cupcardriver How tall are you? Is the power bulge an issue?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570479709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3717788, "authorName": "Cupcardriver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cupcardriver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@FoxjohnFox slightly vertically challenged at 5\u20199\u201d but absolutely no issue at all. My race Vega back a few years ago had an 871 Huffer, that I needed my crew when making a right turn. Visibility in new ZR1 is only slightly diff than my C6\u2019s.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1570480855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3717991, "authorName": "gr8kornholio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gr8kornholio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Called it in comment 2. 1/3 the mileage, 3X the power and 3/4 the price of a... wait for it... an Integra Type R!?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1570482012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3718497, "authorName": "FoxJohnFox", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxjohnfox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cupcardriver Congratulations. Your 2019 ZR1 sounds terrific. I'm 5'7. When I sat in the car I felt like Lillie Tomlin in the big rocking chair. I suppose I could have the seat raised but truth be told, I favor the more subdued styling of the C6 and as a member in good standing of the old farts club, 638 HP is certainly enough for me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1570487134, "type": "comment"}]