LOT 41

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Big Block Coupe Chassis no. 194377S112308

Sold for US$95,200 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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1967 Chevrolet Corvette Big Block Coupe

The Scottsdale Auction|25 January 2024, 10:00 MST|Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Big Block Coupe
Chassis no. 194377S112308

454ci OHV V8 Engine (see text)
3 2-Barrel Carburetors
465bhp at 5,500rpm (see text)
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Big block Corvette Coupe with uprated yet original-appearing 454 ci powerplant
*Finished in its original colorway
*Desirable 4-Speed manual
*Great Corvette for high-speed rallies and tours

THE CHEVROLET CORVETTE

To say that the Sting Ray's arrival caused a sensation would be grossly understating its impact on the North American sports car market. Indeed, such was its runaway success that the St. Louis factory hired a second shift but still could not build cars fast enough to meet demand. Styled in General Motors' Art and Color Studio under Bill Mitchell, the new Corvette featured radical styling pioneered on Mitchell's successful Stingray sports-racer, and for the first time there was a Gran Turismo coupé in the range. Beneath the skin was an all-new ladder-frame chassis with independent rear suspension, the adoption of which enabled the center of gravity to be significantly lowered, improving both road holding and ride. This new frame was the work of Corvette Chief Engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov who said: 'For the first time I have a Corvette which I am proud to use in Europe.' Now recognized as representing a 'golden age' for the Corvette, the Sting Ray was manufactured from 1963 to 1967 and has since gone on to become a highly collectible modern classic.

The Sting Ray customer could take his or her pick from an extensive range of factory options, with the result that seldom are two cars exactly alike. 1966 was the first year a Corvette could be ordered with the optional 427ci big block engine, which gained notoriety as one of the most powerful ever offered for public sale when in 1967 it became available in L88 configuration with 560bhp on tap. Although the L88 was listed for a few more years (latterly with 'only' 430 claimed horsepower but almost certainly more) only 20 cars were ever delivered with this stupendous engine, probably because it increased the list price by almost 25%! It is very hard to argue with the attraction of the big block Corvette. There is nothing subtle about these extremely powerful and loud cars, and in the subsequent forty years until today, the 427 big block Corvette is one of the most desired and avidly sought of all collector cars.

THE CAR OFFERED

The '67 Corvette on offer here presents in the same scheme in which it was delivered according to its dataplate, that of the svelte Marlboro Maroon Metallic (988), nicely contrasted with a Saddle interior (420). The subject of a nice repaint in circa 2018, the richly finished interior appears to be the original, save for its carpets, giving it a nice blend of good exterior cosmetics and the warmth of 'old car smell' inside. Originally a L68 tri-power 427, this Corvette no longer carries its original engine block, but rather a visually identical 454 block equipped with its original tri-power induction system. It's visually indistinguishable from stock but for the engine stampings, while making significantly more horsepower. Side pipes were added at the time of the repaint.

In 2022, the 454 engine was rebuilt at a cost of over $15k, with receipts accompanying the vehicle. The original 4 speed manual transmission, power steering and power disc brakes are still fitted, as is the factory air-conditioning which still blows cold. Additional features include telescopic steering column and an AM/FM Radio.

This car has the benefit of appearing completely stock while making significantly more power than it would have originally. With factory power steering, brakes and AC, it would make make a perfect mount for fast road tours, allowing the participants to weather all climates and eat up the road miles on longer distance days.

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