Barrett-Jackson Corvettes Recap

Barrett JacksonBarrett Jackson visited us all again for another year during the middle of January 2009. As you may recall last year at Barrett Jackson, the big hype was placed on the $1,000,000 auction sale of a brand new 2009 ZR1 Corvette.

This year’s Scottsdale automobile auction brought about an older array of Corvette sales. Tuesday’s bidding began with the auctioning off the hot 1990 Corvette ZR-1, equipped with an active suspension. This vehicle was a crucial tool that GM engineers utilized to demonstrate hydraulic suspension systems. Only fifteen of the 1990 ZR-1’s were ever built, and the one that was auctioned off is one of two that is still in existence. “It’s a very important car to us,” claims retired GM engineer, Bob Johnson, who worked on the active-suspension project. “It’s a very, very sophisticated car.” The ZR-1 was auctioned off for $150,000.

Then, there was the 1989 DR-1, a convertible ZR-1 prototype, which dates back to the C4 Corvette era. This ‘Vette was the top seller out of the Corvette clan, and was auctioned off for $286,000. The 1989 ZR-1 Coupe press car, brought in a pretty penny too, selling for $198,000. Rick Hendrick was in attendance at the auction and paid up on yet another 1989 ZR-1 Coupe for $176,000.

The ZR-1s, however, were not the only type of Corvettes at the auction. Check out the complete list after the jump.

Though no Corvettes raised close to one million at this year’s Barrett Jackson, the above auctioned off vehicles prove that the Corvette heritage collection still has GOT IT!

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The ZR-1s, however, were not the only type of Corvettes at the auction. Others are listed:
 

Year Make Style Price
1989 Corvette DR-1 Convertible $286,000
1959 Corvette Convertible 283/245 $220,000
1989 Corvette ZR1 Coupe $198,000
1989 Corvette ZR1 Coupe "Snake Skinner" $176,000
1967 Corvette "Shriner" Copo Convertible $176,000
1963 Corvette Coupe 327/360 FI $165,000
1967 Corvette Custom Coupe

$165,000

1967 Corvette Convertible 427/390 $154,000
1990 Corvette Active ZR1 $150,700
1962 Corvette Convertible 327/360 FI $148,500
1967 Corvette Coupe 427/700 $145,200
1967 Corvette Convertible 427/435 $143,000
1966 Corvette Convertible 427/390 $139,700
1958 Corvette Resto-Mod $137,500
1963 Corvette Coupe 327/360 FI $137,500

Barrett-Jackson Corvettes Recap

Barrett JacksonBarrett Jackson visited us all again for another year during the middle of January 2009. As you may recall last year at Barrett Jackson, the big hype was placed on the $1,000,000 auction sale of a brand new 2009 ZR1 Corvette.

This year’s Scottsdale automobile auction brought about an older array of Corvette sales. Tuesday’s bidding began with the auctioning off the hot 1990 Corvette ZR-1, equipped with an active suspension. This vehicle was a crucial tool that GM engineers utilized to demonstrate hydraulic suspension systems. Only fifteen of the 1990 ZR-1’s were ever built, and the one that was auctioned off is one of two that is still in existence. “It’s a very important car to us,” claims retired GM engineer, Bob Johnson, who worked on the active-suspension project. “It’s a very, very sophisticated car.” The ZR-1 was auctioned off for $150,000.

Then, there was the 1989 DR-1, a convertible ZR-1 prototype, which dates back to the C4 Corvette era. This ‘Vette was the top seller out of the Corvette clan, and was auctioned off for $286,000. The 1989 ZR-1 Coupe press car, brought in a pretty penny too, selling for $198,000. Rick Hendrick was in attendance at the auction and paid up on yet another 1989 ZR-1 Coupe for $176,000.

The ZR-1s, however, were not the only type of Corvettes at the auction. Check out the complete list after the jump.

Though no Corvettes raised close to one million at this year’s Barrett Jackson, the above auctioned off vehicles prove that the Corvette heritage collection still has GOT IT!

[ Barrett-Jackson ]

The ZR-1s, however, were not the only type of Corvettes at the auction. Others are listed:
 

Year Make Style Price
1989 Corvette DR-1 Convertible $286,000
1959 Corvette Convertible 283/245 $220,000
1989 Corvette ZR1 Coupe $198,000
1989 Corvette ZR1 Coupe "Snake Skinner" $176,000
1967 Corvette "Shriner" Copo Convertible $176,000
1963 Corvette Coupe 327/360 FI $165,000
1967 Corvette Custom Coupe

$165,000

1967 Corvette Convertible 427/390 $154,000
1990 Corvette Active ZR1 $150,700
1962 Corvette Convertible 327/360 FI $148,500
1967 Corvette Coupe 427/700 $145,200
1967 Corvette Convertible 427/435 $143,000
1966 Corvette Convertible 427/390 $139,700
1958 Corvette Resto-Mod $137,500
1963 Corvette Coupe 327/360 FI $137,500

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C6 Impact Crash Test Results

The C6 Corvette Coupe recently underwent a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test. The C6 was hit broadside on the driver side of the vehicle to test its endurance. Following the hit, results from the C6 showed that the body of the vehicle held up relatively well. Take a look for yourself at this 15 second YouTube video.

What do you think?

C6 Impact Crash Test Results

The C6 Corvette Coupe recently underwent a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test. The C6 was hit broadside on the driver side of the vehicle to test its endurance. Following the hit, results from the C6 showed that the body of the vehicle held up relatively well. Take a look for yourself at this 15 second YouTube video.

What do you think?

ZR1 Chosen as a Top Ten World Performance Car of the Year

World Car of the Year AwardsThe Corvettes are back in business! Just recently, General Motors has resumed production on the 2009 Corvettes, focusing their attention on the popular ZR1

The Bowling Green assembly plant, home to where these beautiful machines are built, initially shut down for the few past months in an attempt to cut costs. Since a number of GM vehicles remain at a standstill on dealership lots, why produce more? GM has also taken action and decided to reduce costs by slowing down the rate of Corvette production. Now, instead of building 18.5 Corvettes each day, only 15 are produced daily.

The focus on Corvette production has been geared toward the ZR1… and with good reason! The ZR1 has recently been chosen as one of 2009’s top ten World Performance Cars of the Year. Over 50 international journalists nominate their top performance vehicles of choice for this award. Happily, the ZR1 was one of their top favs!

2009 World Performance Car finalists:

Audi RS 6 Avant
BMW 135i Coupe / Cabriolet
Corvette ZR1
Lamborghini LP560-4 Gallardo
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG
Mitsubishi Evo X / MR
Nissan GT-R
Porsche 911 Carrera
Subaru Impreza WRX STI

To find out the TOP World Performance Car of the Year, stay tuned. See which of these ten vehicle candidates get cut down to number ONE! The results will be revealed on Thursday, April 9th at the New York International Auto Show.

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