SNAT ZR-1 "001" on the 'bay

[kingforward]

funny, that's now the third CR1 that thinks they are "#001".

Will the real "001" please stand up?

 

[Aurora40]

From the listing in the for-sale thread, I noticed this in the ad:

GM gave two ZR1 Corvettes to Callaway to see if he could create a car that would produce more that 450 horsepower with no tubo's or a supercharger.

Is there any truth behind that? I'd never heard anything like that about how the cars came to be.

 

[1badzr1]

I am sure Chris will chime in here but this is not the first one, the first one was aqua blue owned by a gentelman in Chicago and he had documentation from Callaway saying so. (So are there 2 #1's HMMMM) Also 500Hp to the rear wheels is wishful thinking, at the crank possibly but not from the rear wheels. Lastly, this is a 475 not a 490 Supernatural, so the 500 claim is pushing it. If I was a potential buyer I would want to see the dyno sheet. Callaway only dynoed the engine out of the car not in it when they built these.

I think this was the same car that Corvette Mike had a few years ago, which I was considering buying before I found #10. Its a damn nice car no need to over sell it.

 

[twiget]

Apparently there are 3 #001 CR-1's. ConceptCarz.com claims that a red ZR-1 was #001.

Could it be that the various #001 CR-1's are from various years?

Jason

 

[John H. Christensen]

IT IS NICE TO SEE THAT #001 IS SO POPULAR!!!
NO, ON THE VARIOUS YEARS!

 

[CalJim]

Big John-I believe you know!!!!

 

[kingforward]

Apparently there are 3 #001 CR-1's. ConceptCarz.com claims that a red ZR-1 was #001.

Could it be that the various #001 CR-1's are from various years?

Jason

That red CR1 had its order placed in 1988 before a ZR1 was built(confirmation letter, #001 dash plac, etc.). My money is on that one.

 

[XLR8]

Be still my heart.

 

[CSC5]

Be still my heart.

Agreed. That car is gorgeous.

 

[Aurora40]

So no info on the claim that GM gave the cars to Callaway to see what they could do with them?

 

[-=Jeff=-]

I am sure Chris will chime in here but this is not the first one, the first one was aqua blue owned by a gentelman in Chicago and he had documentation from Callaway saying so. (So are there 2 #1's HMMMM) Also 500Hp to the rear wheels is wishful thinking, at the crank possibly but not from the rear wheels. Lastly, this is a 475 not a 490 Supernatural, so the 500 claim is pushing it. If I was a potential buyer I would want to see the dyno sheet. Callaway only dynoed the engine out of the car not in it when they built these.

I think this was the same car that Corvette Mike had a few years ago, which I was considering buying before I found #10. Its a damn nice car no need to over sell it.

The blue one was Steve Deshlers car I believe.. (one of my favorites too) it was an Aerobody as well.. I forget all the specifics but i remember seeing the car Although Steve's was a 1992

Here is the clip from is post on CF in 2003 when he was selling it:
1992 Callaway Aerobody ZR-1 for sale. What can I say? 2002 sucked wind. This is the first ZR-1 AeroBody ever made and since the molds have been destroyed it will remain part of a very small club. The motor is a Rippie 368. Last time on the dyno it made 441 HP. Lots of people say this but it is a one of a kind piece.

HE was OldZR-1Guy on that forum

 

[-=Jeff=-]

found his old webpage
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/oldzr1guy/

 

[*89x2*]

Key phrase on Steve's CR-1, "first completed"

 

[*89x2*]

That red CR1 had its order placed in 1988 before a ZR1 was built(confirmation letter, #001 dash plac, etc.). My money is on that one.

I've seen that letter :cool

 

[-=Jeff=-]

Key phrase on Steve's CR-1, "first completed"

Chris do you know if Steve still has it?

If not where did it end up?

 

[*89x2*]

Chris do you know if Steve still has it?

If not where did it end up?

It was sold. Another person with a similar name bought it in 2003

 

[-=Jeff=-]

It was sold. Another person with a similar name bought it in 2003

Ah gotcha..

 

[Jeroenvgfn]

I think the one on Ebay now and the one with Corvette Mike few years ago are the same car,

I remember something about Mike writing me the car was sold heading for TN.
Have to dig up the VIN info from back then from Corvette Mike to compare.

I have seen copies of this R&D letter and was aiming to save money for this special car, and dissapointed when I saw it was sold with CM.

someone in TN area to check out these papers ? or better. Chris can you let Callaway do a VIN comparision what their records are.

love to hear


also very surprised to hear the RED is the real mc coy and not the black as I thought for several years.

can someone update me with more pics and details about the absolute 001. :cool

 

[LM005]

funny, that's now the third CR1 that thinks they are "#001".

Will the real "001" please stand up?

Strange, do you have a letter of acceptance? I've seen a letter from Reeves dated 10/88 to a customer stating this is our first confirmed order.

 

[kingforward]

Strange, do you have a letter of acceptance? I've seen a letter from Reeves dated 10/88 to a customer stating this is our first confirmed order.

'cause my name is on that letter.

JK