Vehicle Description
Highlights - Vin # 194377S114715 - 427ci/435hp Tri-power V8 -
Correct side-exit exhaust - Correct Muncie 4-speed manual
transmission - Correct posi-traction differential - Correct 3.70
gears - Correct 4 wheel disc-brakes - Original 15-inch wheels -
Restored complete in 2014 - Black leather bucket seats Ask any
Chevrolet fan to name the most desirable Corvette ever produced,
and 8 out of 10 will probably say the 1967 Sting Ray. Make mention
of a big block, side pipes, and a unique color combination and the
level of interest goes from strong to off-the-charts in a matter of
seconds. No matter how good the new cars get, it's difficult to top
the direct driving experience of a mid-year car. This killer '67
coupe wraps a Tri-Power 427/435 and a Muncie 4-speed transmission
in one of the coolest color combinations to grace the showroom
floor this year. Add a few options, and you have the ultimate 1967
mid-year Corvette to drive. According to the trim tag, this slick
C2 left GM's St. Louis assembly line March 25th of 1967. Decked in
the unique combination of code 900 Tuxedo Black paint and a Black
Vinyl interior, (restored with black leather) the car surely caused
some commotion wherever it was originally delivered. Thanks to a
careful restoration, the exterior of the car packs the same kind of
punch as it did in '67 with fresh black paint complemented by a Red
stinger stripe painted on top of the black, as it would have been
back in the day. There are no bonding seams visible from any angle,
panel alignment is good all-around and, when you get up close and
personal with the car, it becomes very obvious that someone
invested a lot of time and money into correctly restoring its
smooth canvas. A thorough examination of the details reveals
headlight doors which fit well, lines that are crisp, a laser sharp
crease that surrounds the entire body, and aggressive 'shark fin'
fenders which haven't been abused by an overzealous sander. Thanks
to a renewed dedication to motorsports and a heavy influence from
the original Mako Shark concept car, the second generation Corvette
benefits from a much more sporty and striking appearance. At the
front of the car, a body-width stainless grille sits inside of show
worthy stainless trim which is bordered by two chrome trimmed
parking lights and an excellent looking chrome bumper. Above the
bumper, a red, white and black Corvette C2 cross flag emblem is
affixed in front of a 1967 exclusive Stinger hood which has been
detailed with chrome trim and black inlaid "427" emblems. Behind
the hood, stainless windshield wipers clear great looking factory
tinted glass which is framed by like-new stainless trim and a
chrome driver's side bowtie mirror. At the sides of the car,
1967-exclusive heat extractors ride in front of correct chrome door
handles and stainless side pipes which are equipped with
traditional finned heat shields. At the back of the car, a chrome
trimmed center mounted Corvette fuel filler sits above a fresh
black and chrome "Corvette Sting Ray" emblem. The car's rear
valence holds two centered reverse lamps and four traditional all
red Corvette tail lights above a chrome trimmed tag bracket and two
razor blade style bumpers. Tip this Corvette's glossy black hood
forward and you'll find a fully detailed and freshly rebuilt 427
cubic inch Tri-Power V8 which is branded with a 1967-exclusive
3904351 casting number and stamped with both a correct 7114715
partial VIN and a "JE" special high performance, manual
transmission suffix code. This is the correct block, casting
numbers, and date codes for when this car was built. but this may
not be the "born with" block for this car as far as we know. As it
was pointed out to us during the restoration process by three 1967
Corvette experts we had brought in at three different times, the
block could have been decked at some point early in its life when
saving numbers wasn't so important. So there is no definitive way
to prove this is not the born with motor, as well as no definitive
way to prove it is the born with motor. So, in this case, it's
safer to just say as a seller, it's not. As we all know, many of
these cars were drag raced back in the day, and sometimes the
motors didn't survive the abuse. We were able to trace all previous
owners back to 1972. But between 1967 and 1972, we cannot find the
owner, or owner's names, or any history for that matter. Introduced
as the ultimate option for street-prowling Stingrays, Chevrolet's
Tri-Power big block spun a stout 11:1 compression ratio into a
factory-rated 435 horsepower. At the top of this engine, a
correctly decaled chrome air filter sends air into three Holley
two-barrel carburetors which ride on top of a correct aluminum over
sprayed intake manifold. (Note all three carbs are the correct
numbers and date codes.) To the sides, correct numbered and dated
code rebuilt heads hide under simply painted valve covers. At the
back of the engine, a chrome-capped distributor sends spark from
through sleeved suppression wires which snake around correct
exhaust manifolds. The front of the engine offers a correctly
shrouded radiator which sends coolant through reproduction GM hoses
and correct tower clamps. Bright Chevy Orange paint covers the
block and, as always, looks great against a fully finished hood and
satin black inner fenders. Correct decals are present and accounted
for and niceties such as a fresh correct numbered alternator,
reproduction Delco Energizer battery and a correct rebuilt master
cylinder ensure that this 'all GM' Corvette runs just as great as
it looks. Put this Corvette in the air and you'll find a highly
detailed and restored undercarriage that is every bit as solid as
it is clean. In the center, a rugged Muncie four-speed manual
transmission sends power back to a factory Posi-Traction rear end
packed with 3.70 gears. The combination is a blast to drive and
effortlessly delivers the neck snapping launches and potent
acceleration Corvettes are famous for. At the ends of the car, a
fully restored double A-arm front and independent rear sports
suspension are completely detailed down to its transverse rear
spring. At the four corners of the car, standard equipment four
wheel disc brakes for a comfortable driving and stopping
experience. Above the rebuilt suspension, original fiberglass floor
tubs are bolted to a straight and clean satin black frame. Below,
power flows to the ground through classic 15-inch rally wheels
which spin a fresh set of 215/70R15 Firestone red line radials
around pristine center caps. Everything from this Corvette's fuel
tank and new hardware to its Chevy orange oil pan and correct side
pipes is ready for the show field. (There is a new set of bias ply
show field tires that go with this car as well.) During its
restoration process here at Custom Classics, all measures were
taken to carefully replace all correct markings and all the fine
details inside, outside, and underside as you would expect in a top
award-winning car of this caliper. Swing open this car's doors and
you'll find fresh black interior which provides an excellent
contrast to the car's Tuxedo Black exterior panels. The foam
underneath the seat covers has seen just enough use to walk the
line between looking right and feeling right. Below, the new
carpet, which is protected by new floor mats, features correct loop
black shading. At the front of the car, stylish aircraft-inspired
gauges, which appear to be reb