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1995 Corvette ZR-1 - $27,000 (Eugene)
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For sale is my 1995 corvette Zr1. #238 of 448 in 1995 and one of the final cars to roll off the production line. I purchased this car in February of 2025 and took it on as a project and challenge for myself to learn everything I could about these cars and engines. I discovered and purchased it in a barn/shop out in Southern Oregon where it had been purchased in 2016, driven once, and then parked, put on casters and started “Weekly”. Occasionally pulled out of the barn but all in all put into dormancy.
Video Links:
Driving Video - https://youtu.be/Z_T-sUbDt5g
Walkaround - https://youtu.be/RTV6_PJvILM
Radio Function - https://youtu.be/hBuwrAZYVIo
Cold Start - https://youtu.be/PWvIWtLCirY
Headlights Function - https://youtu.be/-vmsYKbaluk
When I found it, it needed a full tip to tail review to get back into road worthy shape. It ran when I purchased it, but not well, and fluids and hoses needed care to make sure this was a reliable driver. (I have videos of this if you’d like to PM me!)
I’ve put approximately 1000 miles on it in my ownership, enjoying it in the sun when I can here in Oregon.
I’ve worked this past year to make this a reliable and beautiful example of a Zr1. I have compiled a history of the work that I (and previous owners) have done to get it here, as aided by a few local shops in Eugene and far too many phone calls to Marc Halibeck. Let me know if you have any questions.
I have the service history in physical documents that I’m happy to share with interested buyers.
I am selling this car nationwide. For a full price offer I will happily ship the car anywhere in the lower 48. I want to find the right person to take this car next that will appreciate and understand what it is.
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Work I have done in the last year:
Body / paint / cosmetics
Ricks Autobody Sprayed passenger door, rear quarter, 3rd brake light area, and front bumper.
Paint correction performed ~1 month later to match factory texture.
Interior
New leather on seat wear area (shown in photos, completed by Stitch it Eugene).
New headliner installed by Stitch It Eugene.
Door panel crack repaired via plastic-weld (owner).
Audio / electrical
Head unit + control module rebuilt.
Installed new radio control unit; re-pinned/fixed connector corrosion; radio functional.
Rear left speaker intermittently finicky; may need amplifier replacement.
Engine / driveline / fluids / tune-up
Coolant flush.
Brake + clutch hydraulic flush.
Fresh Mobil 1 oil + factory oil filter.
Fuel filter replaced.
Transmission fluid replaced with synchromesh.
Fuel pump pressure checked.
Intake/plenum removed twice; replaced aging under-plenum vacuum lines.
New thicker plenum gaskets (Jerry’s).
Repaired old/burnt wiring under plenum; cleaned corrosion on connectors/plugs.
New injectors installed (set of 16 purchased).
IAC replaced twice; occasional SES after warm restart idle that clears quickly but can log an IAC-related code.
Throttle body cleaned and resealed with new gaskets.
PCV leak fixed using ZR-1 specialist method.
New oil lines from (Jerry’s).
Alternator replaced with higher-amperage unit (replaced multiple times during sorting).
Refurbished LT5 spark plug wires installed; new spark plugs; new coil packs.
New serpentine belt and new battery.
Throttle cable / TPS adjusted.
Wheels / tires
Nitto NT555 G2 tires installed in 2025 (275/40R17 front, 315/35R17 rear); approximately 600 miles on them.
Weatherstripping / exterior trim / small parts
New weatherstripping throughout (roof panel side strips; roof panel rear & door glass rear strip; roof panel front & door post strip; door main weatherstrips L/R; coupe body weatherstrip kit).
New emblems (nose + fuel door).
New wipers
Interior hardware: inner door panel retainer clips and C4 door lock knob slide (receipt documented)
Work completed by other shops along the way:
Service history (chronological) — all prices removed
05/18/1995 — California DMV
Title issued/updated; first owner reported (corporate registration).
08/09/1999 — 18,691 miles — Stockton, CA (service facility)
Vehicle serviced.
Same-day emissions inspection recorded as PASS (Stockton, CA).
09/20/1999 — 19,645 miles — CA DMV (Oakland)
Odometer reading reported; later title update noted 10/31/1999.
04/26/2001 — 28,109 miles — Stockton, CA (service facility)
Vehicle serviced; emissions inspection recorded as PASS (Stockton, CA).
04/26/2003 — 37,425 miles — Alameda, CA (service facility)
Vehicle serviced; emissions inspection recorded as PASS (Alameda, CA).
05/06/2004 — 41,403 miles — Michael Stead Chevrolet/Cadillac (Walnut Creek, CA) — Invoice CDCS59955
Verified clutch slip; removed transmission/driveline; found burned flywheel.
Replaced flywheel and clutch assembly; replaced crankshaft pilot bearing.
Additional driveline/tailhousing-related work noted (driveshaft/yoke binding/galling; tailhousing bushing/seal and driveline component work).
Removed intake plenum; replaced spark plugs (8) and plug wires; throttle body serviced (noted “very dirty”).
Keyless entry replacement request noted on RO.
04/09/2005 — 45,361 miles — CA emissions inspection
PASS.
11/16/2005 — 47,604 miles — Walnut Creek Cadillac (Walnut Creek, CA)
Maintenance inspection; recommended maintenance performed; differential checked.
04/24/2006 — 48,576 miles — Bay Bridge Nissan (Oakland, CA)
A/C/heating checked; blower motor checked; engine checked; oil/filter changed; steering/suspension checked; tires/wheels checked.
05/22/2006 — 48,992 miles — Walnut Creek Cadillac
Body electrical system checked.
09/27/2006 — 49,765 miles — Michael Stead (Walnut Creek, CA) — Invoice CDCS92294
Isolated bearing/idle noise to water pump; found pulley rubbing housing.
Replaced water pump; added coolant; tested/road tested OK.
Checked “Service Ride Control” light: no codes; customer declined further diagnostic time.
10/25/2006 — 50,044 miles — Michael Stead (Walnut Creek, CA) — Invoice CDCS93497
Replaced front brake pads; cleaned rotors (no machining).
Flushed brake fluid; haz waste/brake service fee.
05/03/2007 — 51,662 miles — Smog Check VIR
PASS.
06/29/2007 — Tire Rack (purchase)
1x Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 315/35R17 (mileage not listed).
07/09/2007 — Ry-Nck Tire & Brake (San Leandro, CA) — Invoice A-107897
Wheel balance; valve stem; disposal (mileage not listed).
08/25/2007 — 51,789 miles — Walnut Creek Cadillac (service history entry)
Maintenance inspection; exterior trim checked; fuel filter replaced; steering/suspension checked; tires/wheels checked.
09/01/2007 — Michael Stead service history table
RO 16540 (51,789 mi) and RO 16794 (51,791 mi) appear as summary entries only; itemized pages not included in packet.
04/24/2009 — 55,187 miles — Michael Stead (Walnut Creek, CA) — RO 34537
Drivability diagnostic for poor performance/misfires/poor fuel economy.
(CARFAX-style summary for this date also references coolant/differential services and spark plugs, but itemized pages provided show the drivability diagnostic line.)
05/28/2009 — 55,318 miles — CA emissions inspection (Oakland, CA)
PASS.
08/17/2009 — Tire Rack (purchase)
1x Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 315/35R17 (mileage not listed).
08/20/2009 — 56,495 miles — Bruce’s Tire, Inc. — Invoice 486464
Mount/balance; wheel weights; disposal; replace left rear (customer-supplied tire).
03/17/2010 — Michael Stead parts counter — Invoice 19381 (CDR)
Small parts purchase (“BATTERY” line item) (not a repair order).
05/18/2010 — 59,317 miles — Michael Stead (Walnut Creek, CA) — RO 43984
Diagnostics for fluctuating lights/gauges at idle; fluid/oil leaks; miss/loss of power at ~5500 rpm.
11/29/2010 — 61,157 miles — Michael Stead (Walnut Creek, CA) — RO 49033
4-wheel alignment; adjusted toe; addressed “darty” freeway feel; checked tire pressures.
04/04/2011 — 62,192 miles — CA emissions inspection (Oakland, CA)
PASS.
05/18/2011 — 63,623 miles — Michael Stead (Walnut Creek, CA) — RO 53725 (RO/estimate-style pages)
SES/surging/misfire around ~3000 rpm (diagnosis requested); GM multipoint inspection; tire pressures checked; right-front window inop; left wiper arm replacement noted.
11/21/2011 — 67,887 miles — (Referenced in later invoice notes)
Clutch slave replacement referenced as RO 57084 @ 67,887 miles (itemized pages not included).
01/21/2013 — 72,524 miles — Michael Stead (Walnut Creek, CA) — Invoice CDCS66231
Misfire at high RPM/load: Tech II scan; found #4 plug fouled/cracked; replaced all spark plugs (8).
Clutch/shift concern: clutch master cylinder leaking; replaced master cylinder and bled system.
05/03/2013 — 74,414 miles — Michael Stead (Walnut Creek, CA) — Invoice CDCS68347
Coolant leak: found split hose at upper intake; replaced hose and several additional weak/original hoses; pressure tested; 17-mile road test; no codes; noted multiple oil leaks observed.
06/28/2013 — 74,323 miles — Michael Stead (Walnut Creek, CA) — Invoice CDCS68194 (internal RO)
Towed in for stumble/surge after decel/CEL; found #6 plug wire breaking down and carbon-fouled plug; replaced #6 wire and #6 plug; cleared codes; extensive road test OK; VIP detail/pickup & delivery noted.
06/28/2013 — 75,188 miles — Michael Stead (Walnut Creek, CA) — Invoice CDCS68497
Cooling system: additional hose leaking at radiator; replaced all cooling hoses except heater hoses; clipped/cleaned/reconnected heater hose end; pressure tested; road tested; block check passed; replaced radiator cap; fan thresholds documented in spec.
Drivability note: #7 plug carbon tracked; plug/wire addressed (noted as no-charge on invoice).
Recommendations noted: heater hoses need to be made; oil cooler lines leaking.
06/22/2016 — Washington title/emissions events
Emissions PASS (Everett, WA); WA DMV title update notes odometer exempt from reporting.
10/07/2016 — Oregon emissions inspection
PASS.
12/01/2016 — 77,500 miles — OR DMV (Gaston, OR)
Odometer reading reported.
08/21/2018 — 71,416 miles — Alameda Smog Test Center (San Leandro, CA) — Invoice 15953
Smog certificate PASS.
02/24/2025 — 76,501 miles — Sports Car Shop (Eugene, OR) — RO 3005055
“Nose-to-tip” vintage inspection and repair recommendations.
Brake + clutch hydraulic flush with fresh DOT4; test drive.
Battery/alternator check: alternator output noted ~11.8V and not charging; alternator recommended (noted as no-charge line item).
04/04/2025 — 78,609 miles — Discount Tire (Eugene, OR) — Invoice 2511890
Installed Nitto NT555 G2 tires: (2) 275/40R17 fronts and (2) 315/35R17 rears, with certificates and installation/lifetime maintenance.
05/07/2025 — Oregon Detail Co (Eugene, OR) — Quote (date shown: 5.7.2025)
Level-3 Concours show paint restoration w/ touch up.
Complete interior detail & mold treatment.
Wheels-off: suspension + engine compartment restored.
Undercarriage detail & restoration w/ BaT pictures.
(36.5 labor hours noted).
06/03/2025–06/04/2025 — Integrity Auto Repair (Eugene, OR) — Invoice 51139 — Odometer INOP
Intake manifold gasket replacement (replace all gaskets and coolant).
Idle Air Control Valve replacement; air filter; vacuum hose set.
Cleaned throttle body/adjusted idle; smoke-tested vacuum system; replaced multiple vacuum hoses.
06/17/2025 — 78,990 miles — Goofy’s Mufflers Brakes & More (Eugene, OR) — Invoice 1663
Mid muffler/resonator delete; installed straight pipe; connectors; welds.
06/26/2025 — Corvette Salvage (parts order) — Order #215475
C4 used door lock knob slide (1994–1996), qty 1 (mileage not listed).
07/19/2025 — eBay (parts order)
Corvette Bose Gold CD player CDM module (factory refurbished) (mileage not listed).
08/06/2025 (Created) / 09/12/2025 (Printed) — Integrity Auto Repair (Eugene, OR) — RO #51133 — Odometer INOP — Paid
Removed HVAC programmer (customer request).
Level 2 diagnostics for intermittent SES / suspected vacuum leak / high idle; smoke test; multiple leaks (majority under intake); IAC missing O-ring/leaking and stuck; noted damaged connectors/vacuum system/wiring; intake bolts loose/rounded.
Replaced idle speed control motor (IAC).
Removed/replaced intake manifold gaskets; additional R&R for access around air pump and A/C; included consumables (gasket maker, cleaning pads, vacuum line/tubing).
Repaired damaged vacuum system & wiring.
01/20/2026 — Oregon Detail (Premium Detailing) — Paid
Level 1 polish; texture knock wetsand; interior detail.