Sneak Preview: 2009 ZR-1 Corvette in Cyber Gray

David Fermani · 01-17-09, 02:43

I have the absolute pleasure of being allowed the chance to service one of my long time client’s brand new 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR-1 (#581) in beautiful Cyber Gray. This is actually a client from my detail shop days back in Michigan and he offered to fly me up to Michigan just to prep his brand new car. I urged him NOT to allow the dealer to lay 1 finger on his vehicle and to only perform the necessary mechanical prep work needed. The dealer (Cauley Chevrolet/Maserati/Ferarri) understood and offered to deliver the vehicle in an enclosed trailer directly to his home with all the shipping plastic & decals still left on the car. I’ll be in town for an entire weekend later this month to make sure his car is 100% prepped to perfection. I’m planning on spending multiple hours final polishing , sealing & protecting every possible square inch of surface to make sure this classic gets a proper start at life. I can’t wait and will do a full write after……..

Great day to take delivery of a $150,000 car! The Metro Detroit area just got blasted with 1 ½ feet of snow.

Kinda dirty for brand new wheels huh?

ajnavo61490 · 01-17-09, 04:12

wow AWESOME CAR

GOOD LUCK WITH THE MAINTENANCE WORK!!

Setec Astronomy · 01-17-09, 04:22

Holy crap, a ZR-1 goes for $150K? When did that happen??

David Fermani · 01-17-09, 04:34

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Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Holy crap, a ZR-1 goes for $150K? When did that happen??

Sure do. Here's one for sale for $159K:

Cars For Sale: Car Details - AutoTrader.com

TH0001 · 01-17-09, 04:34

I want to see

A) A donut in the snow

B) A burnout

Thanks in advance

Setec Astronomy · 01-17-09, 04:42

I guess since they didn't make them for a long time I forgot what a premium they went for over a regular 'Vette.

ScubaStevo · 01-17-09, 04:51

I dislike how the steering wheel is the same as in a G6. Then again, its a pretty great design.

TSC17 · 01-17-09, 05:43

It's great to see a brand new car getting such a fine start on life! Even better to see a car owner that understands and appreciates that concept as well. We're just improving upon the original platform.

I tell customers that it's like buying that brand new expensive plasma/LCD TV. Sure it will look good, but if you want to extract that last 10-15% out of it, you need to have it ISF calibrated...only then will you know that it looks as best as it possibly can.

We look forward to the writeup David...

longdx · 01-17-09, 07:30

What a beautiful car and a comparative supercar bargain. Cannot wait for the writeup

Pats300zx · 01-17-09, 07:32

What a car David. I can't wait for the write up on this one.

mshu7 · 01-17-09, 08:51

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Originally Posted by ScubaStevo

I dislike how the steering wheel is the same as in a G6. Then again, its a pretty great design.

SAME HERE! That is my biggest complaint with all the Vettes.

David - Congrats on landing that job. I'm sure it'll look fantastic when you are done. That is one of my favorite colors. Have fun with it!

RedClipse · 01-17-09, 09:06

A Chevrolet, Maserati, and Ferrari Dealership all in one! Grab grandma a Malibu and don't forget you're 599!