Vehicle Description
While Corvettes can be optioned into fire-breathing brutes, it's
important to remember that they are equally adept at being refined
grand-touring machines, as this lovely Marlboro Maroon 1967
Chevrolet Corvette ably demonstrates. And without a giant lump of
cast iron over the front wheels, this strong-running small block
becomes a fantastic dance partner once the pavement starts to
twist. Better yet, it comes with an awesome pedigree that includes
the freshly rebuilt numbers-matching engine on the side!
Code 988 Marlboro Maroon is one of those Corvette colors that
transcend the American muscle car scene, transforming the stunning
Sting Ray bodywork into something far more sophisticated. This one
also happens to be beautifully refinished, with plenty of attention
paid to all the critical areas. Restoring a Corvette to this level
is no easy task, but the guys who built this one nailed it with
great gaps, nice, straight bodywork, and just the right amount of
metallic in the paint. Parked in the sun, there's a soft glow from
the Marlboro Maroon, and it tends to highlight the mid-year
Corvette's many lovely details in a way that no other color does.
From the crisp line that circles the body to the subtly bulging
fender blisters, you'll look at this Corvette in a new light once
you see it in person. It's not perfect, but it's just beautiful to
look at. The chrome has also been refinished, featuring bright
bumpers, correct badges, and lots of nicely polished stainless
steel. There aren't many Corvettes better-looking than this
one.
The understated elegance theme continues inside where the standard
black vinyl interior demonstrates why GM designers were at the top
of their field in the mid-60s. The buckets are comfortable as well
as stylish, and the twin-cockpit design harkens back to the very
first Corvette. The gauges appear to be original and show crisp
markings on their faces, and the woodgrained steering wheel is a
very European touch that works well in America's sports car. The
seats, carpets, dash pad, and door panels are all fresh
reproductions that look right, and even the cargo area is
masterfully finished. And yes, no see that correctly, this is an
original PowerGlide car, which was fairly rare even in 1967 and
makes this a Corvette that anyone can drive and enjoy without a
second thought. It also has a nicely integrated A/C system, power
windows, and an AM/FM radio, turning it into a fantastic grand
tourer that looks like a million bucks.
Personally, I'm a big fan of small block Corvettes, and if you want
a car that stops and corners, it's the only way to go. The
original, numbers-matching 327 cubic inch V8 is included with the
sale of this car, but it currently runs a freshly built (400 miles)
327 built by Speed Specialties Racing Engines and installed in
December of 2015. We have dyno sheets that show 323 horsepower,
which is a significant bump over the stocker, and it offers the
kind of bulletproof reliability and smooth power delivery that the
Europeans could only dream of. It's nicely detailed with bright
Chevy Orange paint, chrome accents, and ram's horn exhaust
manifolds, along with a few upgrades to help support the additional
horsepower. Add in a nicely preserved chassis with recent shocks
and brakes, plus power steering and a mellow exhaust system, and
this is a 'Vette you'll be happy to drive cross-country. For the
perfect period look, it has been fitted with 205/75/15 Michelin
whitewall radials on pretty bolt-on alloy wheels.
With receipts, ownership history, and other paperwork, this is a
high-quality Corvette that drives even better than it looks. Call
today!