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The 10,000th Corvette built
Numbers matching
435 horsepower / 460 lb-ft of torque
L71 427/435 V8 - Close Ratio 4-Speed M21 Transmission
Lynndale Blue with black interior
By 1967 the Corvette was scheduled to be redesigned but instead
became a carryover Sting Ray since its proposed replacement was
discovered to have specific unfavorable aerodynamic
characteristics. Before it was put into production, Zora Arkus
Duntov demanded extra time in the wind tunnel to develop some
solutions.
In turn, the 1967 Corvette was a Sting Ray that had been
meticulously honed; it was the best of the model's five-year
lifespan and arguably the best Corvette ever. Even though the
alterations were once again minimal, it was undoubtedly the
cleanest Sting Ray yet. The three bigger front fender vents were
replaced by five smaller ones, and flat-finish rockers without
ribbing gave the car a lower, less bulky look. A single backup
light, situated above the license plate, was novel and
distinctive.
Slotted six-inch Rally wheels with chrome beauty rings and lug nuts
hidden beneath tiny chrome caps replaced the previous versions'
dated wheel covers. Modest interior changes included new upholstery
and moving the handbrake from under the dash to between the seats.
The optional hardtop for the convertible was now dubiously offered
with a black vinyl cover, which at the time was popular on all
cars.
The 10,000th Corvette built, this specific model is a convertible
equipped with the beloved L71 427/435 V8 (1 of 3,754) mated to an
M21 close ratio 4-speed manual transmission. The vehicle is
finished in the very desirable Lynndale blue with a beautiful black
interior. The L71 was the most powerful engine option in 1967.
Unlike the L72 with its single 4-barrel carburetor, the L71 was
equipped with three 2-barrel carburetors also known as "tri-power".
This allowed for a slight increase of 10 horsepower and overall
increased engine performance.
This Corvette is numbers matching and was well looked after for
almost 30 years by its most recent owner, a prominent West Coast
collector who purchased it from another well-respected collector
from Arizona in 1994. In 1999, it underwent restoration where
keeping things original and correct was of the utmost importance.
All aspects of the vehicle were inspected and, as necessary,
replaced or rebuilt back to factory spec. In the following years,
the corvette was routinely maintained and serviced to the same
standard.
Upon arrival at Canepa, every collector car for sale is put through
an extensive and diligent process called the "Canepa Difference."
This includes a major and comprehensive mechanical inspection where
all systems are checked and serviced as necessary. They also
receive an award-winning concours-level detailing, including a
thorough cleaning of each and every surface that ensures this
Corvette shines as if it was still 1967. When asked, Bruce spoke
about how "the 1967 427/435 HP Corvette was the car to beat in the
day" as he reminisced about the past. However, what once was the
car to beat, is now the car to have. This is your opportunity at a
near original and rare spec 1967 Corvette Roadster with the roaring
L71 V8 in a stunning Lynndale blue finish.
