1967 Chevrolet Corvette

*1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427/435*® The C2 generation of Corvette marked a significant shift in Chevroletâs sports car nameplate. Whereas the first ten years of production, the cars were more grand-touring oriented, designed to do battle with the likes of the Ford Thunderbird, when the C2 came out in 1963, it was a real world-beating sports car, meant to take on the best Europe had to offer. Only produced between 1963 and 1967, the C2 âknown as the Sting Rayâ offered a potent selection of small and big block V8s, and was the first Corvette with independent rear suspension. This 1967 Corvette 427/435 is one of the most powerful variants from the era and benefits from a comprehensive restoration in the late 1990s.® Finished in a rare shade of Silver Pearl with a black hood stinger, the 1967 Corvette is without a doubt one of the most beautiful Chevrolets ever produced. Known for its low, wide design, the side profile of this car looks even more aggressive thanks to a set of sidewinder side-exit exhaust, that gives the car an unbelievable sound and is quintessential C2. Although people may disagree on the best wheels for this generation Sting Ray, the Rally wheels on this car are always a great look, especially when wrapped in a set of BFGoodrich redline tires. After the consignor purchased this car in 1996, he treated it to a complete body-off restoration that still shows extremely well today with excellent panel alignment and considerable time spent getting the paint and body completely dialed in.® The interior is just as nice as the exterior, with black vinyl bucket seats and the classic Corvette dual-cockpit design. Slide into the driverâs seat and you are met with a 3-spoke teak-rimmed steering wheel, that frames a large speedometer and tachometer, with fuel level and water temperature gauges to the side. A vertical radio head unit sits in the center stack, while a ball-topped metal shifter with T-handle reverse lock-out dominates the center console. Behind the front seats is a capacious storage area for luggage that is only accessible from within the car.® Although the exterior and interior of this car are stunning, what really sets it apart is the powerplant under the hood. A 427-cubic inch big block V8, topped with triple 2 bbl Holley carburetors and an aluminum intake. Aside from the race-only L88, this combination was the most powerful option available in a Corvette in 1967, and was rated from Chevrolet at 435 horsepower. The block castings indicate this car is numbers matching, with the correct âJEâ suffix. Power is then sent through a Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmission to the rear wheels via a Positraction rear-end with 4.11 gears. Even today, this car feels remarkably fast and makes you realize what a rocket ship it must have been in the mid-1960s.® The C2 Sting Ray remains probably one of the most sought after Corvettes in the brandâs history, and a final year example with the 427/435 engine is near the top o