Vehicle Description
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
Sting Ray (two words) was first used on the 1963 Corvette and
remained throughout the C2 generation. The C3 debuted in 1968
without the Sting Ray name, but it reappeared on the fenders of the
1969 model as one word, Stingray. It would remain there until
1976.
Sting Ray (two words) was first used on the 1963 Corvette and
remained throughout the C2 generation. The C3 debuted in 1968
without the Sting Ray name, but it reappeared on the fenders of the
1969 model as one word, Stingray. It would remain there until
1976.
For consignment, a car owned for 54 years by one ultra-passionate
owner who got plenty of enjoyment from this Corvette; even
searching for it originally was a very selective process prior to
choosing this particular one. Our consignor is a friend of the
original owner, who passed away earlier this year. This car is
sporting nearly all of its original paint, original interior, and
chrome. It has its original convertible top, and was purchased
originally at Klick-Lewis Chevrolet out of Palmyra, PA. Add in some
niceties such as a placard with some history of the car, the
chassis service and overhaul manuals, original owner's manual,
advertising brochures, owner's logbook, radio and jacking
instructions and last but not least the warranty booklet and ever
so important Protect-o-Plate. What more could a Corvette aficionado
ask for?
Exterior
Marlboro Maroon, (Red), which I can add is mostly the original
paint on this car. Showing off with a black "Stinger" big block
hood scoop, shark-like "gills" as side intakes on the front quarter
panel, and showroom chrome. A factory optioned side piped car, they
just add gleam to the rockers. The shark nosed and pointy rear are
classic in this Zora Arkus-Duntov-influenced car. Chromed bumpers
are split and looking great. Ultra clean wheels with deep dish trim
are wrapped by thin line Goodyear bias ply tires all around. The
original white canvas convertible top (with the original 367 date
stamp) was rarely used, and remains in excellent condition. Also,
this car comes with its original body matching hard top with a
beautifully curved rear glass. A few faults, some overspray from a
previous repair where the original owner had a minor mishap that
damaged the right rear bumper and splash guard, resulting in a $25
body shop charge.
Interior
Keeping notes, this meticulous owner even documented when he first
laid eyes on the car! Along with the salesman and a few gripes he
had to the fit and finish which was settled by the dealership.
Pristine black leather buckets sit in front of a dual "eyebrow
cowling" dash which includes perfect condition embedded gauges on
the driver's side, and a curved glove box on the passenger. The
odometer reads an amazing 22,838 miles which are confirmed. This
speedo and the other instruments flank a center vertical pillar
that houses a large clock, airflow knobs and a vertically mounted
Corvette AM/FM radio. Moving downward and between the seats, the
console houses a factory chromed knob topped shift lever. Fronting
the dash is the original steering wheel that is covered in
lacquered teak. Bomber style low back buckets have aged nicely, and
float within like-new black carpet which covers the floors, and the
rear storage area for the top and some extras.
Drivetrain
The owner's notes describe that after two months, the engine
developed a knock. Back to the dealership it went where they tore
down the engine and discovered the number 2 cylinder wall was
grooved from a bad piston. So, this car has a warranty replacement
OEM 427ci V8 a few months newer than the rest of the car. A single
4-barrel carburetor (believed to be the original) is on top to feed
it. The intake codes out as original and correct as does the
numbers matching Muncie M20 4 speed manual transmission with a new
clutch plate and throwout bearing. A 3.55 numbers matching
Positraction rear is spinning the rear tires.
Undercarriage
An extremely clean, even sporting a shine in most areas,
undercarriage, is seen all underneath this car. All looks like new
with disc brakes all around, and independent suspension. Rockers
and floor pans are very solid and barely even have road dirt on
them.
Drive-Ability
This car fired right up but we were very careful not to put too
much clocking on the odometer due to the low miles. Also, the tires
are very old, (from the 1980's), when the car's original owner
stored the car until very recently. All was working and it really
is a wonderful car with a great back story.
The passion and pride of ownership this car's long-time owner set
out to produce his perfect vision of the '67 Vette. Some minor
parts were replaced or repaired over the years, then some time in
climate controlled storage, a replacement engine due to a warranty
issue, the additional hardtop, a big block hood, and other small
items in the attention to detail department. All original parts
have been retained, but honestly the way this car shows and goes, I
would not change a thing. Why mess with perfection? The notes are a
good read and reflect a passionate owner.
VIN DECODE
194677S116485
1-Chevrolet
94-Corvette
67-Convertible
7-1967
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
116485-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
I18-April 18th Build
STYLE 67 467-1967 Corvette Convertible
BODY S7398-St Louis Body #
TRIM 402AA-Black Leather
PAINT 988AA-Marlboro Maroon
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with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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