The Foundation
2009 Corvette ZR1 Project
The Zug ZR1 started as a rare Corvette foundation with a story already baked into the metal. It is not a clean showroom build. It is a resurrection project.
The Car
A C6 ZR1 platform with the bones of one of GM’s most aggressive factory performance cars.
The Mission
Rescue the project, rebuild what matters, and turn it into something worth hearing, seeing, and driving.
The Vibe
Industrial, loud, imperfect, toxic, and built with the kind of garage energy that makes every problem part of the show.
Build Notes
Why This One Matters
A ZR1 is not just another Corvette. It is the halo car. Carbon fiber, supercharged power, widebody attitude, and a reputation that still hits hard.
This build is about taking a damaged foundation and documenting every ugly step: the parts hunt, the fixes, the surprises, the money mistakes, and the wins.
No fake perfection. No polished TV build. Just the real process of bringing a serious performance car back from the dead.
Project Gallery
ZR1 Photos
Add more images to the theme images folder and duplicate these cards as the build progresses.
Starting Point
The foundation before the real chaos begins.
Parts Hunt
Tracking down what this thing needs to come back together.
Build Progress
Updates, fixes, setbacks, and whatever breaks next.
Follow Along
Watch The Build
Follow the ZR1 project on YouTube as the build moves from rough foundation to finished monster.
Watch On YouTube