One of the rarest big-block Stingrays was the 454 ZR2 produced in just 1971. Only 12 of these LS6-equipped cars were produced and they were the last of the fabled Z cars.

The ZR2 was similar in specification to the race-ready, all-aluminum ZL1 except it used the cast-iron 454 block with the open chamber aluminum cylinder heads, but still retained solid lifters and four-bolt main bearings.

A complete package, the ZR2 also used the J50/56 power heavy duty brakes, F41 heavy duty suspension, M22 “Rock-Crusher” 4-speed manual transmission, a dual plate clutch, stabilizer bars and a heavy duty aluminum radiator, all of which are shared with the race-ready ZL1.

Our feature car is only one of two ZR2 Convertibles produced. Painted in Ontario Orange it was first delivered to an American living in Germany with a long list of options: shoulder harnesses, auxiliary hardtop, 3.55 Positraction differential, A.I.R. smog controls, tinted glass, Rally wheels and Blackwall tires.

Later the Convertible was shipped back to the USA and lsubject to a body-off restoration. The result was shown as part of the exclusive 1999 Bloomington Gold Special Collection.

With all the relevant documentation, Mecum will offer this spectacular Corvette at their Kissimmee, Florida auction in January 27th.

Story by Richard Owen