Vehicle Description
You can ask pretty much any Corvette fan what the ultimate vintage
Vette is and he'll probably name a first-generation Sting Ray with
Chevrolet's storied 427. And investors clearly agree since the
prices of these classics remain healthy year after year despite the
state of the economy. There's no doubt those hallowed numbers have
a special meaning, and every red-blooded gearhead owes it to
himself to find out exactly why. With that in mind, it's a good
thing you found RK Motors Charlotte, as this numbers-matching
tri-power coupe is a splendid candidate for any curious car guy.
Thanks to meticulous care and excellent restoration, it performs
every bit as good as it looks. And if you're a discerning
enthusiast who wants a collectible that's both significant and
entertaining, it's the car of your dreams!
IT'S A NATURAL!
Refinished in high quality DuPont Lacquer that manifests as correct
Goodwood Green flash, this striking C2 is a cool and refreshing
change from the sea of red and black Corvettes that floods all the
major shows. That said, this beast was certainly intended to be a
showpiece from the word go, and one look at the car's silky smooth
body proves its rebirth was both thorough and thoughtful. We all
know second-generation Vettes can be a challenge to correctly
restore. But this classic has all the signs of an expert job,
including great panel alignment, good gaps and no signs of cracks
or stress marks in any of the usual trouble spots. The handsome
contrast of the car's brilliant Stinger Stripe looks great glowing
through a clean and glossy shine. And overall, this first class
Vette is simply exquisite throughout!
Detailed to NCRS standards during its nut-and-bolt restoration,
every aspect of this Chevy's retro chic appearance is sorted and
on-point. Up front, bullet-style markers join an original bumper
and traditional Corvette cross-flags to cage a stainless 'egg
crate' grille. Behind that grille, a 1967-exclusive Stinger Hood
flies somber "427" banners between matte wipers and old school T3
headlights. Those blades clear a date-stamped windshield, which
leads a date-stamped greenhouse. At the sides of that correctly
tinted glass, simple heat extractors shade Satin Black rockers and
correct side-pipes beneath factory door handles and a date-correct
mirror. And at the back of the car, a chrome-trimmed fuel filler
joins a requisite "Corvette STING RAY" emblem above a polished tag
insert, familiar Corvette taillights and two more original
bumpers.
TRI-POWER BLISS
Tilt this Corvette's cowl and you'll find 427 cubic inches of fully
detailed big block that's authenticated by a familiar 3904351
casting number, christened with a correct "JE" suffix stamp and
branded with a matching 103954 partial VIN. Introduced as a
formidable companion for street prowling Sting Rays, this high
performance big block utilizes solid lifters, high-flow heads and a
high performance cam to turn stout 11 to 1 compression into an
impressive 435 horsepower. At the top of the raucous mill, a
chrome, correctly decaled air cleaner spins wind into correct
Holley deuces and a correct Winters intake. Behind those carbs, a
correct, chrome-capped distributor shoots spark through sleeved
plug wires. Correct, fully restored exhaust manifolds funnel spent
gases into big, true-dual pipes. And a correct Harrison radiator
funnels coolant through pliable hoses and reproduction tower
clamps. This Corvette's restorers did an excellent job of creating
an authentic and impressive engine bay that's every bit as detailed
as the rest of the car. Vivid Chevy Orange paint covers the block
from its oil pan all the way to its valve covers and, as always,
looks great against a fully finished hood and Satin Black fenders.
And details like a correct water pump, a correct alternator, a
correct ignition coil and a correct voltage regulator ensure this
Sting Ray shows as good as it runs.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Flip this Vette upside down and you'll find a solid chassis that's
in good shape and, today, looks much as it did when leaving the
showroom. At the center of the car, a tough Muncie 4-speed utilizes
a correct, posi-traction differential and big, 4.56 gears to mix
neck-snapping launches with potent acceleration. At the ends of the
car, a fully sorted double A-arm front and independent rear
suspension is completely detailed down to its correct shocks,
transverse spring and standard manual steering. Above those bones,
clean floors, which look factory fresh in every way, are bolted to
a straight, Satin Black frame. At the corners of that floor,
correct calipers mix good handling with quick stops. And at the
edges of those brakes, attractive turbines spin 7.75-15 Firestone
Super Sport redlines.
GREEN WITH LEATHER
Swing this Chevy's light, fiberglass doors and you'll find a
correct Green interior that's been upgraded from standard factory
vinyl to tight factory leather. The car's firm seats prop correct
factory headrests above date-correct shoulder harnesses. There's
stain-free carpet that, thanks to Chevrolet-branded floor mats,
still features even shading. At the front of the cockpit, stylish
factory telemetry looks great inside Chevy's traditional, dual-cowl
dash. In the middle of the floor, a waterfall center stack hangs a
continuous motion clock and a correct pushbutton radio above a
chrome, fully functional shifter. At the sides of the car,
scuff-free door panels front correct power windows. And in front of
the driver, a stylish steering wheel spins glowing cross-flags
around a correct Telescopic Column.
This stunning Sting Ray has an awful lot going for it: a
numbers-matching big block, a correct Muncie 4-speed, a great
restoration, and the kind of decades-strong notoriety most car
enthusiasts only dream about. Not to mention, one look at price
books, a market analysis or your favorite classifieds will reveal
that C2 prices have been virtually immune to dips and recessions.
Simply put: Corvettes are great cars to own, and this wonderfully
restored coupe is an investment-grade classic that'll serve you
well both on the road and at the show!
HIGHLIGHTS
Exclusive first-generation Sting Ray that's benefitted from a
detailed, ground-up restoration
Restoration features many original and date-correct components
427 cubic inch numbers-matching V8 with correct Tri-power
induction
Correct Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Correct posi-traction differential with 4.56 gears
Correct 4-wheel disc brakes
Correct Green interior that's been upgraded to factory leather
Correct power windows and a correct Delco pushbutton radio
Correct Goodwood Green DuPont Lacquer paint with a white Stinger
Stripe
Correct side-pipe exhaust
15-inch Turbine Wheels
Sales Invoice
Protect-O-Plate
Tank Sticker
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inspection
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