Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Awarded NCRS Top Flight status in April, 2013
Bloomington Gold certified in June, 2013
Correct 427 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 / Tri-power carburetion / 435
horsepower
Correct Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Correct Rally Red paint
Correct Black interior
Sale includes the car's NCRS Top Flight award and Bloomington Gold
certification
Sale includes NCRS and Bloomington Gold judging sheets
Factory power steering
Factory 4-wheel power disc brakes
No matter what or why you collect, there's no denying the blue chip
appeal of mid-year Corvettes. And while classic Corvette culture
may have started with small block offerings, it's the brand's big
block cars that have ALWAYS commanded buyers' utmost respect. At
the top of the pyramid is Chevrolet's coveted, 435 horsepower
Tri-power Sting Ray. And this 427/435 roadster, Top Flight
accredited and Bloomington Gold certified, is a highly exclusive
rarity that wraps a killer color combination in a first class
restoration. Whether you're in the market for one of the coolest
Corvettes ever made, or just an outstanding muscle car, here's a
Main Street centerpiece that can fulfill your lifelong dreams!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The beneficiary of a recent, frame-on restoration, this striking C2
is a decidedly clean classic. During its in-depth rebuild, the
car's solid fiberglass was thoroughly massaged to correct most of
the typical waves and ripples that came standard from GM's St.
Louis manufacturing facility. With those cosmetic semantics
complete, a finishing phase took the form of aggressive block
sanding. And finally, everything was layered in correct Rally Red
2-stage, accented with a sinister Stinger Stripe and buffed to an
impressive, wet-look shine.
With this roadster, the idea was to create a super nice cruiser
that can be enjoyed without worry. Whether that means an excellent,
original piece was refinished to like-new condition, or fresh
reproduction items were installed, the car's caretakers certainly
ensured its appearance is both accurate and impressive. At the
front of this old school street queen, bullet-style marker lights,
show worthy bumpers and a red, white and black cross-flag emblem
cage a stainless egg crate grille. Behind that grille, brazen "427"
emblems adorn a 1967-exclusive Stinger Hood. At the sides of that
hood, simple heat extractors ride between traditional door handles,
a classy bowtie mirror and black, stainless-trimmed rocker panels.
Opposite those rockers, mirrored frames complement a fresh roof and
lightly tinted glass. And behind that glass, familiar Corvette tail
lamps illuminate a chrome-trimmed fuel filler and correct Sting Ray
emblem above a chrome-trimmed tag bracket, polished exhaust tips
and two more show worthy bumpers.
ENGINE
It's hard not to notice a second generation Corvette, especially in
a spectacular coat of Rally Red paint. And this drop-top's
exclusive 435 horsepower, 427 cubic inch Tri-power V8 will ensure
the car is both seen AND heard! At the top of the Chevy Orange
block, a trio of Holley carburetors rides between a chrome,
correctly-decaled air cleaner and bright, stainless fluid lines.
Below those carburetors, a familiar Winters intake funnels a
perfect air/fuel mixture in to tough, cast iron heads, which wear
traditional steel valve covers. When the juice hits the cylinders,
reliable, chrome-capped ignition sparks fresh, stainless-sleeved
wires while a stock cam and rotating assembly push spent gases
through restored exhaust manifolds. Cooling for that fire is
provided by a beefy radiator, which hangs in front of pliable GM
hoses and reproduction tower clamps. Aesthetically, this Chevy's
tidy engine compartment is exceptionally well done, framing a
modern alternator, fresh brake booster and tagged Delco battery in
bright decals and clean, Satin Black fenders. And the 435
horsepower mill fronts a correct 3904351 casting number and
September (J) 19th (19), 1966 (6) casting date with a correct
427/4-speed (JE) suffix stamp and a matching partial VIN.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Not surprisingly, the bottom of this pavement-pounding Vette is
solid, clean and ready to roll. Behind the awesome big block, a
familiar Muncie 4-speed sports a correct 3885010 casting number, a
1967 (7) Muncie (P) assembled on November (S) 22nd (22), 1966 build
stamp and a matching partial VIN. That tough transmission twists a
stout rear end that's fitted with highway-friendly gears. Turns
come courtesy of a power-assisted steering rack. Power 4-wheel disc
brakes provide solid, confident stops. Impressive, true-dual
exhaust funnels spent gases through baritone turbo mufflers. Solid,
unvarnished floors perfectly complement a straight, Satin Black
chassis. And all that reliable hardware rolls on conservative Rally
wheels that spin 7.75-15 Goodyear Power Cushion redlines around
stainless trim rings and polished center caps.
INTERIOR
Open this C2's tossable doors and you'll find a correct Black
interior that appears to have been completely replaced during the
car's frame-on rebirth. Seating comes courtesy of firm vinyl
thrones that are anchored between fresh belts, bright stainless
trim and a small console that's centered on a fully functional
shifter. From the driver's perch, a traditional clock and Delco
AM/FM radio ride between rebuilt gauges and an aluminum-trimmed
glove box. Below that dash, like-new carpet lays between fresh
stainless sills. Above those sills, chrome-trimmed door panels hang
monochromatic accents between small armrests and traditional
handles. In front of the driver, a satin-spoke steering wheel spins
around a brilliant cross-flag emblem. And behind the passengers, a
fully carpeted storage compartment boasts enough room for a picnic
basket and some detailing supplies.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
A simple breakdown of this Chevy's VIN and trim tag verifies the
quality of its current restoration:
VIN: 194677SXXXXXX
- 1: Chevrolet Motor Division
- 9: Corvette
- 4: V8 engine
- 67: Convertible
- 7: 1967 model year
- S: Assembled in St. Louis, Missouri
- XXXXXX: Production sequence number
TRIM TAG:
- E13: Assembled on December (E) 13th (13), 1966
- 67: 1967 model year
- 467: Convertible
- S3458: 3,458th (3458) 1967 convertible assembled at GM's St.
Louis (S) manufacturing facility
- STD: Black vinyl trim
- 974AA: Rally Red paint
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
A vintage Owner's Manual
Reproduction factory accessory paperwork
A reproduction window sticker
The car's NCRS Top Flight award (Attained in April of 2013)
Judging sheets for that NCRS Top Flight award
The car's Bloomington Gold certificate (Attained in June of
2013)
Judging sheets for that Bloomington Gold certification
With the value of second generation Corvettes locked in a steady
climb, finding a clean car that's well restored is a great idea for
long-term investment. This award-winning Tri-power Sting Ray has
the potential to provide one lucky owner with a lifetime of great
memories and great gains. So, what are you waiting for? Call your
friends at RK Motors Charlotte and claim this incredible C2!
