1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 Convertible Sells For $875,000 // Mecum Indy 2022

This exceedingly rare 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 convertible from the famed Ed Foss Collection is a reference-grade multiple award winner of the highest caliber. Known as “Zora’s Racer” after Corvette Chief Engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov, the ZR2’s entry in 1971 was shrouded in mystery, with no pre-production hype, road tests or leaked photographs. The spiritual successor to the mighty racing-purposed L88, the RPO ZR2 Special Purpose LS6 Engine Package followed the same blueprint, matching the new 454/425 HP Mark IV big-block V-8 with the Muncie M22 close-ratio “Rock Crusher” 4-speed manual transmission, transistorized ignition, high capacity aluminum radiator with shroud delete, heavy duty power disc brakes, F41 Special Suspension with specific springs, shocks and front and rear sway bars.
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[@eangsyerbic6942]

4:12 "SOLD!"

[@truebetold65]

Should of sold for over 1,000,000 easily.

[@tomoday4450]

Best Auction ever

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!! SO BEAUTIFUL AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!

[@onlyweknow2]

Isn’t that just beautiful

[@terryandrews7271]

Bloomington gold, un freaking believable, That's what dreams are made of🚀🚀🚀👽👽👽

[@NinjaSushi2]

What is the significance of Bloomington gold? Thank you.

[@sidefx996]

Unbelievable unicorn car

[@rochellestanley9532]

Beautiful

[@johnpolizzio2583]

This Vette sold new on May 8th of 1971 for $5064.61 in Washington state.

[@yippphee]

Not Enough!

[@vassa1972]

awesome

[@Scalihoo]

They beefed it up no doubt

[@cali2468]

Ahh yes the ol detuned version of the original 1970 454 LS6. They did have aluninum heads tho.

[@txjps652]

Had all the emissions because it wouldn't pass Maryland inspection without it and low miles because it over heated.

[@karenhumes8689]

Must be nice to have that kinda cash too buy a car like that! 🤣🤣🤣. Greg

[@NinjaSushi2]

Lmfao right?! To have a million dollars lying around that you can spend on a car that you plan on never driving.

[@rbslammed6163]

Sold for 100k less the next year when they auctioned it again

[@NinjaSushi2]

My God... Can I get a one for one replica that I can drive around? Lol they don't make cars like they used to.

[@rocketscience777999]

No such thing as a ZR-1 small block Corvette in 1971 and prior (0:59). It was a 427 which is obviously a big block.

[@christopherm5428]

The ZL-1 was a all aluminum 427, And was 1969 only. The ZR-1 (70-72) was the high performance, LT1 350 combined with a handling package. And the ZR2 (1971 only) was basically the same handling package except with the 454.