Vehicle Description
Marlboro Maroon Metallic Corvette convertible.
427 big block, tri-power, 4-speed, side exhaust and bolt on
wheels.
Based on all of the original big block options, we believe this was
a 427/435 hp car from the factory.
It retains the original 6500 redline tachometer, 80psi oil pressure
gauge 427/435 hp option, original big block sway bar and heavy duty
suspension with correct big block half shaft bolts.
The engine is a 1968 Corvette high performance replacement big
block that is not original to the car, but definitely looks right
at home with original Winters intake and tri-power three deuces on
top.
Gorgeous 1967 mid-year body covered in correct Marlboro Maroon
Metallic paint over a gorgeous stingray roadster body that shimmers
a little more than the original paint.
Nice black real leather interior that is in very good condition
with newer door panels. Some wear on the drivers seat from enjoying
the car. Nice dash with original gauges and nice black soft top
with no major wear. This American Dream Machine is incredible to
drive, launched by a Muncie 4-speed on the floor, backed by a big
block heavy duty suspension, new 335 gears and throaty side
exhaust, rolling on, one year only, 1967 turbine style bolt on
wheels with major curb appeal.
These wheels can be exchanged for stock Corvette rally rims to save
some $.
EXTERIOR
: Color correct 988AA code Marlboro maroon paint
Nice chrome bumpers and
trim
Nice fiberglass body with nice lines and panel fit Correct 427 big
block hood Side exhaust
Bolt on wheels and redline tires
INTERIOR
: Color correct standard black interior
Very nice black leather interior that is in great condition Newer
door panels Some wear on the drivers seat Good looking dash with
original gauges Black soft top with no major wear
MECHANICS
: 427/435 big block engine with tri-power set up 4-speed Muncie
transmission
Correct factory side exhaust One year only bolt on turbine style
wheels Original big block options original to a 427/435 hp car
Original 6500 redline tachometer High hp 80psi oil pressure gauge
The engine is a 1968 Corvette high performance replacement big
block
Original Winters intake
Tri-power three deuces on top New 335 gears
UNDERCARRIAGE
: Solid frame and floors Original big block sway bar and heavy duty
suspension Correct big block half shaft boltsWikipedia
Information"The Chevrolet Corvette (C2) (also known as the
Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray) is the second generation of the
Chevrolet Corvette, produced by the Chevrolet division of General
Motors for the 1963 to 1967 model years.""The 1967 Corvette Sting
Ray was the last Corvette of the second generation, and five years
of refinements made it the best of the line. Although it was meant
to be a redesign year, its intended successor the C3 was found to
have some undesirable aerodynamic traits. Duntov demanded more time
in the wind tunnel to devise fixes before it went into
production.Changes were again modest: Five smaller front fender
vents replaced the three larger ones, and flat-finish rockers sans
ribbing conferred a lower, less chunky appearance. New was a single
backup light, mounted above the license plate. The previous models'
wheel covers gave way to slotted six-inch Rally wheels with chrome
beauty rings and lug nuts concealed behind chrome caps. Interior
alterations were modest and included revised upholstery, and the
handbrake moved from beneath the dash to between the seats. The
convertible's optional hardtop was offered with a black vinyl
cover, which was a fad among all cars at the time. The 427 was
available with a 1282
ft/min (605 L/s) Holley triple two-barrel carburetor arrangement,
which the factory called Tri-power. The ultimate Corvette engine
for 1967 was coded L88, even wilder than the L89, and was as close
to a pure racing engine as Chevy had ever offered in regular
production. Besides the lightweight heads and bigger ports, it came
with an even hotter camshaft, stratospheric 12.5:1 compression, an
aluminum radiator, small-diameter flywheel, and a single huge
Holley four-barrel carburetor. Although the factory advertised L88
rating was 430
bhp at 4600 rpm, the true rating was said to be about 560
bhp at 6400 rpm. The very high compression ratio required
103-octane racing fuel, which was available only at select service
stations. Clearly this was not an engine for the casual motorist.
When the L88 was ordered, Chevy made several individual options
mandatory, including Positraction, the transistorized ignition,
heavy-duty suspension, and power brakes, as well as RPO C48, which
deleted the normal radio and heater to cut down on weight and
discourage the car's use on the street. As costly as it was
powerful at an additional $1,500 over the base $4,240.75 price the
L88 engine and required options were sold to a mere 20 buyers that
year. With potential buyers anticipating the car's overdue
redesign, sales for the Sting Ray's final year totaled 22,940, down
over 5,000 units from 1966 results. Meanwhile, Chevrolet readied
its third-generation Corvette for the 1968 model year."American
Dream Machines
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