Vehicle Description
This is it. This is the one you've been looking for. No excuses
this time. Step up or go home, but you can't pretend that you want
a pedigree Corvette and not want to own this 1967 Chevrolet
Corvette convertible. The facts: matching-numbers L71 427/435,
4-speed manual transmission, side pipes, NCRS restoration, tank
sticker, and it's black-on-black with a red stinger. Time to put up
or shut up.
This incredible Corvette is restored just the way it should be: not
too perfect. NCRS guys are extremely picky about over-restoration,
so making your Corvette perfect is a big no-no in that world, and
if you want a pedigree car, you'd better forget about the words
"flawless" and "perfect." Instead, they seem to have worked
overtime to make this car as imperfectly perfect as the factory did
it, which means that the Tuxedo Black paint looks great but the
bonding strips are still slightly visible and the shine has a
perfect period softness to it. The original color was code 983
Goodwood Green, but a correct color change isn't a demerit in the
Corvette world and there's not much to complain about with a nasty
black 'Vette. The restoration is about 2000 miles old, so there are
some extremely minor signs of use, but almost nothing that'll get
you dinged at a meet and if you show up in this car at a local
even, you're going to be the envy of every guy within a three-mile
radius. Beautiful chrome sparkles against the glossy black paint
and the red stinger on the hood gives it just the right amount of
aggression. The side pipes are correct and you're going to command
a great deal of respect with those three little numbers on the
hood: 427.
The black leather interior matches the trim tag and was restored
along with the rest of the car. Fresh hides on the seats have a
comfortable look with some minor wear, very much in line with the
restoration's age and mileage. New carpets, reproduction door
panels, and an excellent woodgrained wheel all help with the
inviting look. The gauges were rebuilt when the car was restored
and look like new, and only the clock is non-functional, which
isn't terribly surprising. A correct AM/FM radio still lives in the
center stack and the controls for the heater/defroster move
smoothly. There's a black vinyl convertible top that fits well and
folds easily, making this a car that you can drive, not merely a
trailer queen.
The L71 427 with three Holley 2-barrel carburetors and 435
horsepower is a legend. Ignoring the gentleman's agreement to limit
horsepower ratings to 425, Chevy zoomed past the rest of the
industry with this motor, which is likely under-rated (it's pretty
much identical to the 450 horsepower 1966 L72 save for the three
deuces). This is the car's original, numbers-matching engine with a
matching partial VIN and a JE suffix code, so it's totally legit
(remember it comes with a tank sticker to back it up). The engine
bay is detailed for show with all the correct hardware, fittings,
clamps, and decals, and there are no questionable "upgrades" to
spoil the presentation. It's also fitted with a Muncie M21
close-ratio 4-speed manual gearbox and PosiTraction out back, so
it's a blast to drive. The chassis is right but not perfect, and
you could clean it up a bit to put it back on the show field, but I
suspect you'll be having too much fun behind the wheel to worry too
much about absolute perfection. Nevertheless, paint marks,
hardware, and finishes are quite correct and the side pipes sound
spectacular. Factory aluminum wheels are in excellent condition and
carry 205/70/15 Michelin radials that obviously were meant for
driving.
If you've wanted one, here it is. They don't show up very often and
there are hundreds of fakes running around. This one checks out in
every way that matters and includes all the upgrades you ever
wanted. Call today!
