1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427-435

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Description:

This Corvette Coupe 427-435has a lot of history and two engines. David: 303.947.0444

This car was traded in at another dealership years ago. It had the 1970’s modifications done to it with fender flares, etc but it still had its original engine and carburetors. The AIR pump was gone and the exhaust manifolds were plugged. My brother purchased the car and sent it to Kentucky for an extensive restoration at a then recognized Corvette restorer. It went through a complete top and bottom restoration/authentication and came back as a near Bloomington gold car. He never had it judged it was darn near perfect. He got tired of the car and sold it to me. I, having not a lot of use for Chevy’s but loving Corvettes, drove this car extensively with no heed to the restoration. This Corvette made me respect the Chevrolet mark in general and the Corvettes in particular. The 427 effortlessly produced immense power and the car was fun and sexy to drive. One day, some guy pulled up next to me in a modified Ferrari. I stomped his guts out with my big block Corvette, embarrassing him in front of his girlfriend, but when I was done, I had a little end rod knock. It was worth every penny! I pulled the engine myself, had it built by a big block specialist, and then promptly placed it on a stand in my garage. In its place, I put the superb Chevrolet 502 crate engine and used their recommendations for intake, carburetion, and ignition. The 502, I have found to be much preferable to the original engine both in throttle response, hot restart, fuel requirements, and lack of solid lifter maintenance but nonetheless, both engines including the numbers matching engine comes with the car. I drove the vehicle extensively and have enjoyed it enough to make me quit talking crap about Chevy’s.

What’s wrong with the car: I am not even going to pretend to know enough about Corvettes to tell you what is wrong and right with the car. You will see the tank sticker from original restoration in the photographs and all you Corvette experts can tell me. From what I know, the leather is not original, and is worn from all the driving. The carpeting is original but needs to be replaced. There is a small buzz mark on the rear glass from a DA and all the appropriate small cracks are present on the car because of the massive power of the big block Chevrolet. I expect a lot of phone calls and a lot of direct questions because these cars are so incredibly well documented and I hope that whoever buys this car will come and inspect it long before they purchase it. This car starts instantly, idles smoothly, does not overheat, and every single piece of the original drive train is included with the vehicle. I have added the teak steering wheel (still have the original) power steering, (easily removable) and shoulder belts.

As pictured, you can see the remarkable condition of the frame and fiberglass of this car. (As noted, in the NCRS report.) Also, this car is clean underneath and not just because we wiped it down, it doesn’t leak a drop anywhere. Also pictured, note the power steering that has been added, the bottom of the 502 crate motor which has been added and the general overall condition. Also, the wheels are incorrect for the car but look beautiful as is the teak steering wheel which you can’t see in these photos but is also beautiful. TH rear transverse leaf spring is slightly sagged and should be replaced. However I like what it does for the look of the car.

These up close pictures show the casting mark on the intake manifold which rest on the completely rebuilt engine. It shows the existing carburetor that are on that manifold and additional list number correct carburetors that I collected. The original distributor is displayed along with the air pump (not sure if it’s original, check the numbers for yourself) and a set of date code correct reproduction exhaust manifolds. Also, please note the correct AIR air cleaner base and the silk screen script which still appears on the inside of the original air cleaner top.

Having restored cars and being around the restoration world, I am familiar with the heresy that I have committed in the Corvette world. I not only have pulled the original engine for preservation, but I can and do drive this car regularly in real-world situations. As such, the car is maintained to a very high level and since the complete rebuild of all mechanical components many years ago, I keep up with things like wheel bearing packs, changing out brake fluid, and consistent driving and then adjustment trying to attain a level of driveability not usually found in collector cars.Whereas taken to a Vette show, people would pick this car apart because of extensive driving wear, (chipping, dirty undercarriage) the car for me is perfect because without a thought I turn the key, it starts, I drive it my destination, park it where ever I want, and then drive it back home. I hope that somebody purchases this car and uses it as I do so that everyday people who aren’t at car a show can get a look at this magnificent beast. However, if the full restoration route is what’s to be done, this going to be a much easier candidate than most of the Corvettes out there.

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David: 303.947.0444