Vehicle Description
The design and engineering crew at Chevrolet were certainly riding
a wave of inspiration when they conceived the second generation of
Corvettes. Impressive both in terms of their aesthetics as well as
their performance, they were members of that rare group of cars
that greeted the buying public in such an outstanding form, that
any further changes would not only have been unwarranted, but
likely even counterproductive. This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is both
a stunning specimen of that generation, and a great example of
Chevy's automotive design wizardry, and would be equally at home on
the road or as a serious player on the local car show circuit.
There have been precious few cars over the years that can
rightfully be classified as a true American Sports Car, and just
one quick look at this '67 is all it takes to appreciate the
exalted status Corvettes of this generation enjoyed in that group.
Sitting low to the ground, with its hood crowned with a tastefully
subtle Stinger scoop, its design carries one of the truly great
profiles found on any vintage car, and certainly has to be
considered a high water mark for Chevy. With that gracefully
flowing rear windshield and those factory sidepipes, there had to
have been some serious gloating going on at Chevy when this
Corvette was released to the public. Still clad in its original
Ermine white color, with that scoop delineated in black paint, this
is a great looking performance car - one you'd expect to be holding
court in a museum as an example of just how inspired automotive
design could be all those years ago. Yet, it also has a very
road-ready appearance, with bumpers, chrome trim, side pipes and
badging that look great, and precise body fitment that serves as
testimony to just how well-aligned it is.
Chevy certainly didn't take any shortcuts as far as the interior
was concerned, either. Featuring an aeronautically inspired layout
that's punctuated by the dual arches of the dash area, this is one
exhilarating vintage cockpit. The instrument cluster is in very
impressive shape, featuring a bevy of original gauges that remain
very readable behind their crystal-clear lenses, and the
generously-sized analog clock sitting at the center of the dash is
a conversation piece on its own. And no, your eyes aren't deceiving
you... this is a factory radio delete car as well. The pair of tan
bucket seats still look sharp, with surprisingly light wear showing
and plenty of padding still intact, and they straddle a gracefully
curved center console that positions its low-profile shifter within
easy reach. The years have truly been kind to this American Sports
Car.
It's a lot easier to resist the urge to modify a stock engine in a
quest for added power when that engine happens to be the original
427 cubic inch L71 V8 - the premium powerplant offering of its
time. Topped with its tri-power carburetion - a trio of 2 barrel
carbs - it's good for a full 435 horsepower in stock form and its
bolted to a 4-speed manual Muncie M20 transmission that's well up
to the task of handling all that power, making this vintage 'Vette
an absolute blast to drive. Unlike so many of its rivals at the
time, it also left the factory with disc brakes on all four corners
to provide fade-resistant stopping power. It sits with its
signature road hugging stance on a set of 15" stock Corvette wheels
that are outfitted with bias ply tires.
Looking for an exemplary specimen of American automotive
engineering? You really need to see this 1967 Corvette L71. Call
today!