Vehicle Description
1967 Marlboro Maroon L71 Corvette Convertible w/Black interior L71
427/435hp 4-speed manual transmission. If you were able to buy a
new 1967 Corvette back in the day few if any buyers truly knew of
the significance of their purchase.� This was to be the last year
of the second generation or mid-years as the '63-'67 models were
known.� And as was the case in '67 Corvette the last of the line
turned out to be the best.� But truth be told the '67 Corvette as
we know it wasn't supposed to exist in the first place!�
Anticipation was high for the arrival of the new third-generation
Corvette Stingray aka the "Shark".� The car was due to be released
as a 1967 model but it wasn't quite ready.� So it was decided that
the mid-year bodied Corvette would continue for one more year.�
Because of this many '67's languished in Chevrolet showrooms
throughout the Country as many were waiting to buy the new C3
instead!� Who'd have thought!� That extra year of production
enabled the boys at GM time to refine the C2 just enough to make
what is considered the best mid-year if not the best of the first
three generation Corvettes ever built! Many if not all buyers who
checked RPO L71 back then were looking to do one thing . . . GO
FAST!!� With the exception of the L88 (which was really a
racing-only application) the L71 was the top dog in 1967.� This was
a solid lifter tri-carb torque monster that was built for speed!�
And if you wanted to save a little weight with your horsepower you
could opt for the rarest engine option offered that year . . . the
aluminum headed L89!� But there were only 16 of those built in
1967. Originally sold new out of Ron Tonkin Chevrolet in Portland
OR the 1967 L71 Corvette presented here is very special and rare
for a number of reasons.� Fifteen to be exact.� Because that's how
many options this beast has!� It's extremely uncommon that a buyer
of a brand new 435hp big block would check almost every box on the
options list but the original owner of this one did just that!�
Options include: L71 427/435hp EngineClose Ratio 4-spd. Manual
Transmission3.70 Posi Rear AxleTransistorized IgnitionPower
BrakesPower SteeringPower WindowsLeather SeatsSpeed Warning
IndicatorTelescoping Steering ColumnBolt-On WheelsRed Line
TiresAM/FM RadioDual Side Mounted ExhaustTinted Glass These options
are all documented on an almost perfect tank sticker!� The car was
beautifully frame-on restored within the last few years and
features a numbers matching engine.� It's a fantastic driver that
starts up instantly with the growl that only a solid lifter big
block with side exhaust can produce!� The color combination is pure
class set off by the one year only bolt-on wheels with Redline
tires.� This is a 1967 L71 Corvette Convertible that beckons you to
sit behind the wheel adjust the leather seat and take her for a
cruise! Visit Corvette Mike online at www.corvettemikeanaheim.com
to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 800-327-8388
today to schedule your test drive.
