Vehicle Description
1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Harley Earl, the designer of the Corvette, initially designed his
roadster under the name "Project Opel". The original target price
point was a mere $2,000. There's a bit of resemblance between early
Corvettes and the Jaguar XK120 due to Harley Earl drawing some
inspiration from the classic Jaguar. The first Corvette retailed
for $3,513 in 1953. Adjusted for inflation, that's an affordable
$31,608! Myron Scott, who worked as a photographer for Chevrolet,
named the Corvette after a small warship of the same
designation.
Earl died in 1969 so there's a decent chance he laid eyes on this
stunner, a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with a
numbers-matching drivetrain, notably the 427ci V8 with a ten
horsepower upgrade from new and a vinyl covered removable hardtop,
one of the special options in 1967
Exterior
Two stage Rally Red glimmers in better than new condition. The "cut
away bubble" Stinger hood is among the most iconic body parts to
ever be constructed on an American car and is spectacular black
over the red. Hidden headlights demonstrate what's consistent on
this car, the gaps. Panel gaps whether for hood, headlights, or
large parts are about as straight as possible. Five functional
vertical louvers are found on the fender and vary from other mid
year Corvettes and resembling the gills of a shark. The side pipe
and their heat shields are in very fine condition as is the metal
trim and wrap around bumpers on the car. Vinyl covers the accessory
hard top and is in perfect condition, while the soft black canvas
top and plastic window look great. 15-inch Chevrolet Rally wheels
are on the hubs, enhanced with polished trim rings. Overall, this
is a high quality exterior with excellent paint but in line with
the idiom "there is no perfect car" we find one small crack on thel
left front of the nose.
Interior
Simple, smooth, and stylish door panels in black vinyl greet those
who enter this car. There is nothing out of place, no ostentatious
ornamental elements, just the basic controls for the business of
driving. Low back black vinyl bucket seats sit squarely with the
back partition and look virtually untouched and have bright metal
trim. The fully carpeted luggage area is how it would have come
from the factory with the exception of an added external speaker
box. The wood steering wheel is triple spoked and features the
cross flag emblem in the center. The instrument panel is "a
devotee's delight, safety padded and vinyl covered and replete with
those instruments so important to the serious driver". It includes
the large speedometer and tachometer front and center. The arched
coves in front of the driver and passenger flank a center panel
that includes a clock, some control knobs for the fan and for the
AM/FM radio that is positioned vertically. The shifter sits in an
unblemished base with a gear diagram and parking brake just behind
it. Black loop style carpet is in excellent condition and is
protected by black Sting Ray embroidered mats.
Drivetrain
The matching numbers 427ci L36 V8 resides under the Sting Ray's
hood and is topped with a period correct intake with three 2-barrel
carburetors replacing the original 4-barrel carb, and that is where
the extra 10 horses are found. A matching numbers Muncie M20
4-speed manual transmission is attached and sends power to the 3.08
gears in back with Positraction. By the stamping, we know the rear
axle was assembled on April 6th, 1967. Power disc brakes are found
on all four wheels.
Undercarriage
All clean and dry underneath with not enough surface rust to
warrant a note. Coil springs occupy the independent suspension up
front while a more complex independent arrangement in the back
includes a 3-link, a universally-jointed axle drive shaft and
torque control arms pivoting at the frame side rail, as well as a
transverse leaf spring. The dual exhaust has a short trip from the
manifolds out the side of the car where the exhaust exits before
the rear wheels.
Drive-Ability
This well cared for example is serious business and the 3 carbs
start the negotiations with a well tuned delivery of fuel to the
big 427. The rumbling exhaust at your sides remind you you're
driving a virtual legend, and a very nice one, so we baby the car
around the loop and give it physical. Everything works as it is
should with the exception of the brake lights which do not
illuminate due to a stuck brake light switch.
Are you ready to enter a new partnership? Your end of the deal
requires regular maintenance and cleaning and a safe shelter. Your
partner's deliverables include smiles, interactions with complete
strangers, the satisfaction of simply being in the garage, and
perhaps a yield of future dividends. Do we have a deal? A Corvette
for the discerning buyer is waiting for its next partner.
194677S116953
1-Chevrolet
94-Corvette
67-Convertible
7-1967
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
116953-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
I24-May 24th
STYLE 67 467-1967 Corvette Convertible
BODY S7523-St. Louis Body #
TRIM STD-Black Vinyl
PAINT 974AA-Rally Red
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