Came For a Cobra, Left With a Z06

 

vhb71iAs you could imagine, those of us here at Corvette Online happen to be quite the Corvette enthusiasts, and as such we are always up for a good car buying story, especially when it happens to be the first Vette for that particular individual.

One day James Williams of Arlington, Texas, went to his local car dealership prepared to purchase a Ford Mustang Cobra. While the salesman’s actions were not exactly common, it likely was what led him to joining the ring of proud Corvette owners.

2010-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-auto-shows-featured-itemWilliams tells his own story best, “I stumbled across this Corvette, when getting ready to buy a 2010 Ford Cobra. I had actually told the salesman there at the Ford dealership in Arlington, Texas that I needed another day to think about the $65,000 investment that I was was fixing to make. The man actually slammed his hand on his desk and said, ‘Mr. Williams what kinda of car are you really wanting?’ I told him that red Z06 is really what I am wanting, but there is no way that I could afford a Vette.”

“The guy looks at me and just laughs and says, ‘Mr. Williams that Corvette is $45,000 cheaper than the Cobra that you are fixing to buy!’ Thus, I bought the car, and that’s why it’s special to me, I was stunned. This 2002 Corvette Z06 is my East Texas Beauty now.”

“It’s the first car that I have owned that I have a true love for, the aggressive look that has haunted me for years is now complete and is a true style of the “bad boy” that’s instilled in me. My car is me with the attitude to go along with it. I originally bought this 2002 Corvette Z06 to drag race. That lasted about a year before motor was trashed, so after putting a ton of money into the car I decided to turn it into a show car.”

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Exterior upgrades

  • 2009 Z06 Spyders wheels, 19 x 12-inch, +57 mm offset
  • Rear tires – 325/30/19
  • Carbon Fiber pieces are all from American Hydrocarbon
  • Front chin splitter is a ZR1 style made for a C5 Z06
  • Side Skirts are also ZR1 style made for a C5 Z06
  • Rear Spoiler also Carbon fiber

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As you can see, this Z06 transformed its owner into quite the Corvette enthusiast. Not only did he wind up with an awesome Vette, even in its factory configuration, but he dove in head-first and has enjoyed much of what the aftermarket has to offer. The C5 Z06 is certainly a stellar platform, and we think it makes for an AWESOME first Corvette, even today.

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About the author

Brent Davis

Brent was born and raised in Southern California. After earning a Bachelors Degree in business marketing from California State University San Marcos, and a project management certificate from the University of California at San Diego, he decided to turn a lifelong passion for automobiles and motorsports into a career. Brent has a specific passion for diesel-powered and all-terrain vehicles that have helped him haul and recover recreational toys over the years.
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