A uncommon 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 convertible, one among solely two ever made, will cross the block at Mecum’s Indianapolis public sale this Might, and it is anticipated to attract a seven-figure bid.
Quietly launched because the successor to the race-bred L88 Corvette, the RPO ZR2 Particular Objective LS6 Engine Package deal (to make use of its full title) geared up the C3 Corvette with a 454-cubic-inch big-block V-8 rated at 425 hp. That energy is shipped to the rear wheels by a Muncie M22 close-ratio “Rock Crusher” 4-speed handbook transmission.
Different elements of the bundle included transistorized ignition, a excessive capability aluminum radiator with shroud delete, heavy responsibility energy disc brakes, and F41 suspension with model-specific springs, shocks, and entrance and rear sway bars.
1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 convertible (picture by way of Mecum Auctions)
Painted Manufacturers Hatch Inexperienced with a black leather-based inside, this automobile additionally has a color-matching detachable hardtop along with the usual black convertible high.
A excessive buy value meant solely 12 ZR2 Corvettes had been constructed, with two convertibles, making this one of many rarest Corvettes. This automobile can also be the lowest-mileage ZR2 recognized to exist, with an odometer studying of simply 8,702 miles, in response to the public sale itemizing. It is also unique and unrestored, and in consequence has garnered quite a few awards through the years.
Due to its rarity and originality, Mecum expects this ZR2 convertible to promote for between $1 million and $1.2 million, which is probably not too outrageous given the present development in traditional auto gross sales. Think about {that a} numbers-matching 1967 Corvette L88, one among 20 constructed that yr, offered for $2.7 million at a 2021 Mecum public sale. And a one other L88 of the identical classic offered for $3.4 million at a Mecum public sale held in 2013, in each instances smashing the pre-sale estimate. We would not be stunned if this ZR2 convertible does so, too.
