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Chevrolet Corvette upgraded to 427/435 specifications
Big Block 427 cubic inch "Tri-Power" 435 horsepower V8 engine
4-speed manual transmission with Positraction rear end
Long list of correct options added
Restored from the ground up
Collection of restoration photos
1967 was a year that would have made a Stingray fan both ecstatic
and sad. With the announcement of the new C3 model of the Corvette
for 1968, '67 would be the final year of the beloved Stingray. The
Stingray had been applauded in the media for its excellent
handling, grip and outright power, becoming a choice street car for
many Americans. But Chevrolet had no intent of the Stingray going
out with anything but a bang, saving the best for last for this
American icon. With 5 years of refinements poured into the Corvette
and making it the best iteration so far, Chevrolet decided to give
the car its final push in 1967: the 427 Big-Block "Tri-Power"
Stingray, complete with a Rochester 3X2 carburetor arrangement good
for 435 horsepower and 460lb/ft of torque.
In 2007, the decision was made to restore the Chevrolet Corvette
while upgrading it to the larger and more powerful 435
specification. Originally a big block Corvette when it first
arrived, complete with the ancillary for the big block motor, the
car was prepped for an extensive restoration. In the restoration
book you can see the progress of the car, the chassis and body were
removed early on and would be separate until the engine and
transmission would eventually be remounted into the car. The entire
chassis was cleaned and painted in its factory black finish, while
hardware that was needed replacing was addressed. The Chevrolet 427
was painted and reinstalled into the chassis along with the 4-speed
manual transmission and its Positraction rear end. Once the engine
was tested and tuned with the body off of the car, the chassis was
then mated to the red body to resume the restoration on the
interior. Correct carpeting and leather surfaces were used in the
cockpit, with the red on red combination adding a retro flair. With
the car now completed, the car would be purchased by Ron Finger,
the next owner of this 427-powered roadster.
Ron would own the car for a number of years until it moved onto its
most recent owner who would only add a few miles to the total of
2,230 on the odometer today. Upon arriving at Canepa, the Corvette
was inspected from front to back. Evident that the car was restored
but with so little mileage added since completion, the car showed
to be in fantastic condition. When the "Canepa Difference" was
employed on the car, underneath was given a thorough cleaning that
brought the surfaces back to their restored state. Once finished,
the car was given a complete polish, using only foam pads to bring
out the shine of the two-tone color paint finish. The interior and
engine bay were also cleaned by hand, leaving the restored surfaces
in as-new condition.
With the car prepped and polished and ready for its new owner, this
ultimate 427/435 Corvette Roadster is sure to stop people in their
tracks. With looks to turn heads, comfort for long trips and enough
power to snap even a bodybuilder's neck as they're thrown into
their seat, this Roadster is an excellent opportunity to enjoy and
drive a car that put Corvettes on the map for Chevrolet.