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This exceedingly rare 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 Convertible previously 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 and F41 Special Suspension with specific springs, shocks and front and rear sway bars.
The ZR2’s price tag put it out of the reach of all but 12 fortunate buyers, only two of whom chose the convertible version, making this example one of the rarest big-block Corvettes in the marque’s history. Beyond its unrestored and highly original condition, it is also the lowest-mileage ZR2 known to exist, by virtue of its odometer reading of just 8,796 miles. Finished in Brands Hatch Green paint and a black leather interior, this one-of-two ZR2 convertible comes with an auxiliary hardtop. Its overall presentation has earned many of the Corvette hobby’s most coveted awards, including induction into the Great Hall in 2011 when it also won the MCACN Triple Diamond Award recognizing Corvettes that have earned Bloomington Gold Certification, the NCRS Top Flight Award and MCACN Concours Gold.
In 2015, it was crowned with the rare dual honors of Bloomington Gold Benchmark Certification and Survivor Certification, underlining its value to Corvette historians, judges and future restorers in determining factory authenticity. Subsequently, the car again won NCRS Chapter Top Flight honors at the 2017 Indiana NCRS Spring Meet. As one should expect of such a rare and significant specimen, this ZR2 convertible is offered with documentation that includes the dealer shipping order, tank sticker and Protect-O-Plate.
