Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present an absolutely exceptional
example of this last year 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible with
a matching #'s 327cid/350HP L79 V8 'HT' code engine matched to a 4
speed manual transmission! The car is extremely striking in its
original 'Rally Red' color (code 974) paint and 'Red' (trim code
407) standard vinyl interior trim with a new White soft top matched
to its factory optional 4 speed manual transmission, Positraction
rear end and new bolt on wheels with 'Redline' radial tires.The car
was purchased by it's original owner at 'Luby Chevrolet', the
Chevrolet dealership of Denver, Colorado on 11-1-1966, a Lakewood,
CO resident and reportedly the car eventually made its way into the
hands of the noted and renown Corvette collector Paul Pierce of
Louisville, KY. Pierce sold the car to the also renown 'Pro Team
Corvette' of Napoleon, OH sometime in 2012 from where it was sold
to it's next collector/owner of Scottsdale, AZ. The car was
obviously purchased by Paul Pierce, noted for his Bloomington Gold
Corvette's, because of the car's pedigree. It is a very early model
built during the second week of production of the final 1967 year.
It is # 272 of 22,940 1967 Corvettes and it is 1 of only 2,241 in
'Rally Red'. Chevrolet apparently did not track interior colors but
very few Red bodies had matching Red interiors so this is
definitely one of the first, if not the first, Red-on-Red '67's
built. It is also unique having been built at the AO Smith plant in
Livonia, MI on 8/23/1966. The C2 Corvettes (1963-67) were so
popular that Chevy outsourced some of the bodies to Smith. They are
considered by enthusiasts as more collectible than a body made in
St Louis. The car was finally assembled on 9/7/1966 at the Corvette
plant in St Louis and it was delivered to 'Luby Chevrolet' in
Denver on 11/1/1966.The car was equipped with a small block 327
engine with the L79 option, which is the 350HP version. It also
came with the M21 Close Ratio 4 speed transmission, Positraction,
and a 3.55:1 rear end. These are all go fast options and the
originals are still with the car. The intake manifold and carb were
replaced as was the radiator and the alternator. The car has it's
correct air cleaner and upper and lower ignition shielding. The
brake master cylinder is original as is the driveshaft. Individual
suspension components have been replaced and the tires are Red
striped modern radial replacements of the old bias ply tires. The
carpet is new as are the seat covers. The seat belts were replaced
by the only guy certified to do so by NCRS. The top is new but the
frame and moldings are original. The door panels, handles and
knobs, dash and instruments, and all glass are original. The
dashboard is nice and original and the clock and factory radio
still work. The undercarriage is rust free and nicely detailed.The
car will be sold with a copy of the original selling dealer invoice
showing the car's original options and also the actual original
owners Protection plan amp; warranty booklet with the original
factory Protecto-plate. Matching #'s L79 327/350HP engine 7100272
V0826HT pad; correct 3892657 casting # with VIN # stamped on the
engine pad. M21 Muncie Close Ratio 4 speed manual transmission.
Correct matching # AN code (7 14 666) 3.55:1 ratio Positraction
rear end. The car will also be sold with a thick file documenting
the cars history and with comprehensive service records.Original
factory options include:4 spd Cl Ratio Transmission
$184.35Convertible White TopTinted Windshield $10.55PB AM/FM Radio
$172.75Positraction Axle 355R $42.15775x15x4 PLY Red Stripe Tires
$46.6515" EQ Wheels $263.30350HP V8 Turbofire $105.35Cast Alluminum
Bolt on wheels with new tires.T-3 Headlights, roll up and work
perfect.Very straight body and door to birdcage fitment.One repaint
in original factory 'Rally Red' colorInterior is original standard
Red vinyl color.All mechanics are excellent.The car car is
exceptionally well preserved, as would be expected for a car out of
such a prominent collection. It has no signs of any accidents and
with bonding strips intact and which is the beneficiary of an
obviously recent beautiful repaint in it's original 'Rally Red'
factory color and looks extremely striking with it's rare matching
'Red' interior and new 'White' soft top. The car has new weather
stripping and re-chromed bumpers.The car must be driven and seen to
be truly appreciated - drives straight as an arrow with no strange
road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily driver
that tracks like glue on corners and will give any modern day
sports car a run for it's money! The 4 speed manual transmission
shifts smoothly through all the gears and the temperature always
remains cool!This is a rare opportunity to own a rare and fantastic
daily driving and never abused example of this last and most
collectible year of the second generation Corvette, a 1967
Chevrolet Corvette 327/350HP matching #'s engine Roadster with a
Positract rear end, 4 speed manual transmission, tint amp; new bolt
on wheels!This is one highly desirable and collectible unabused
example of one of the best styling efforts of the decade, a genuine
grand touring car in every sense of the word, this shortest lived
Corvette design (1963-67) is probably the most sought after apart
from the 1953-1958 models and they are seemingly increasing in
value and desirability each year!This particular early 1967
Corvette Roadster with desirable original 'Rally Red' color paint
and matching interior with a Posi rear end matched to a 4 spd trans
and being sold with its original Protecto-plate and owners manual
is sure to prove a most worthy investment for any Corvette
collector or classic American car enthusiast!