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How Many Of The Amazing C3 Corvette ZR1s Sold At Mecum Kissimmee 2025?

Join CorvSport today as we highlight each of the C3 ZR1s from Mecum's Kissimmee extravaganza. How many sold?

Check out how much this 1970 ZR1 hammered for! Photo Credit: Mecum

Thanks for joining CorvSport today as we continue our coverage of the spectacular kick-off for Mecum’s collector car auction season. Every year, enthusiasts from around the globe convene at Kissimmee, Florida, to experience one of the most remarkable collections of Corvettes in collector car circles. Our comprehensive tracker below illustrates just how great Mecum is for Corvettes, and 2025 is already breaking sales records! [Author’s Note: This article is FREE and not behind a paywall. If/when any popups occur, please click to make them disappear and continue enjoying the article.]

CorvSport Mecum Tracker

♦ 2024 TOTAL: 1,701 Corvettes offered with 70.2% selling (1,194)

Now, just how special is the ZR1 from the third-generation Corvette?  Over the last 12+ years since CorvSport was founded by Scott Kolecki, we have built a vast catalog and database from some of the best in the business, and it would be a disservice not to tap into it during this ZR1 feature. Here is a piece penned by Scott himself.

Special Editions: The 1970-72 Corvette ZR1

“For many of us, when we hear the designation “ZR1”, we think of the ultra-fast, ultra-powerful C7 Corvette version that was introduced in early 2019.  We might also recall the 638 horsepower, super-charged C6 “Blue Devil” ZR1 that was introduced in 2009, or even the fourth generation ZR-1 “King of the Hill” Corvette that first debuted in 1990.  However, did you know that the earliest ZR1 Corvettes came into existence long before any of these later iterations?  If not, then take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with one the rarest small-block production Corvettes of all time – the 1970-1972 Corvette ZR1.

The third-generation Corvette ZR1 was first introduced in 1970 as the successor to the L88 Corvette.  The car, which could be ordered as Regular Production Option (RPO) ZR1, came equipped with a new, solid-lifter, small-block engine that GM designated the LT1. The LT1 engine, which was manufactured by GM from 1970-1972,  was a 350 cubic-inch small block that produced 370 horsepower.  It featured 11:1 compression, a ‘178’ high-performance camshaft and a 780 CFM Holley four-barrel carburetor mounted to a special aluminum intake.  Although not as powerful as the L88, the LT1 engine offered consumers an exciting engine platform that could power their Corvettes at and around the racetrack…” Continue Reading or Save For Later

Mecum Kissimmee 2025: C3 Corvette ZR1 Results

#4

1970 Corvette ZR1 Convertible

Sold! $148,500

  • 1 of only 25 Corvettes produced in 1970 with the ZR1 Special Purpose Engine Package
  • The ZR1 Package consisted of the LT1 engine, M22 4-speed transmission, heavy-duty power brakes, transistor ignition, special aluminum radiator, and special springs, shocks, and front and rear stabilizer bars
  • Bloomington Gold Certified on June 18, 2006
  • NCRS Top Flight winner
  • Frame-off restored
  • 350/370 HP LT1 V-8 engine with a M22 4-speed manual transmission
  • Previous registrations and ownership documents

Deeper Dive: Direct link to Mecum for more information and pictures

#3

1970 Corvette ZR1 Coupe

Sold! $165,000

  • NCRS Top Flight award winner
  • 1 of only 25 Corvettes produced in 1970 with the ZR1 Special Purpose Engine Package
  • The ZR1 Package consisted of the LT1 engine, M22 4-speed transmission, heavy-duty power brakes, transistor ignition, special aluminum radiator, and special springs, shocks, and front and rear stabilizer bars
  • Tank sticker, Protect-O-Plate, T-Tops
  • Part of a private collection for over 25 years

Deeper Dive: Direct link to Mecum for more information and pictures

#2

1971 Corvette ZR1 Coupe

Sold! $220,000

  • 1 of 8 ZR1 Coupes built for 1971
  • Bloomington Gold, Survivor, and Benchmark Certified
  • 350/330 HP V-8 engine with a M22 4-speed manual transmission
  • Matching numbers engine, transmission, and rear end
  • Highly original and unrestored
  • The ZR1 Package consisted of the LT1 engine, M22 4-speed transmission, heavy-duty power brakes, transistor ignition, special aluminum radiator, and special springs, shocks, and front and rear stabilizer bars
  • Prominent owner history, having previously been owned by Bill Mock, John Essepian and Ed Foss

Deeper Dive: Direct link to Mecum for more information and pictures

#1

1970 Corvette ZR1 Pilot Car Convertible

Sold! $451,000

  • The first ZR1 built with supporting documentation included
  • 3-time Bloomington Gold Certified
  • NCRS Chapter, Regional and National Top Flight
  • Meticulous body-off restoration with 31 miles since completion
  • Chrome air cleaner signed by Zora Arkus-Duntov
  • Original matching numbers engine, transmission, and rear end
  • 350/370 HP V-8 engine
  • M22 4-speed manual transmission
  • The ZR1 Package consisted of the LT1 engine, M22 4-speed transmission, heavy-duty power brakes, transistor ignition, special aluminum radiator, and special springs, shocks, and front and rear stabilizer bars
  • 1 of only 25 Corvettes produced in 1970 with the ZR1 Special Purpose Engine Package

Deeper Dive: Direct link to Mecum for more information and pictures

Well, look at that–absolutely amazing! Are you surprised by the 100% sales ratio? If you want to keep up to date with all the fresh Corvette news and maintain a pulse on the lifestyle and culture of this exciting, iconic brand, CorvSport has the fastest-growing Corvette community on our Facebook page, with over 172,000 followers (53,000 since January 2023!). Come join other hardcore enthusiasts and say hello. This is Douglas B. signing off–click here if you would like to see more of my features.

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