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LOT 37

1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435HP Convertible Chassis no. 194677S119348 Engine no. T0512JE 7119348

Sold for US$201,600 inc. premium
Lot 37

1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435HP Convertible

1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435HP Convertible
Chassis no. 194677S119348
Engine no. T0512JE 7119348


427ci OHV V8 Engine
3 2-bbl Holley Carburetors
435bhp at 5,800rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Stunningly restored Big Block Corvette
*Certified numbers-matching engine
*Final model year for the beloved C2
*Gorgeous Rally Red with White "Stinger" Hood
*Recipient of Triple Crown, Golden Spinner Awards and more


THE 'STING RAY' CORVETTE

Even as sales of Chevrolet's new Corvette sports car faltered and GM threatened to pull the plug, plans for a more focused, purposeful Corvette began as early as 1957. It took considerable effort by a passionate team of engineers led by Zora Arkus-Duntov to convince the GM board to allow the program to continue, the Corvette received a stay of execution, and the rest is history, as the saying goes.

In 1963, Chevrolet introduced the completely new second-generation Corvette. Duntov and his team revolutionized the Corvette, ditching its family sedan underpinnings and creating a proper, no-excuses sports car to take on the Europeans. Essential elements of the experimental Q-Corvette and Sting Ray dream car combined to form the most sophisticated and stylish Corvette yet, with a stunning new body designed by the great Larry Shinoda under the direction of GM design boss Bill Mitchell. The new purpose-built chassis had four-wheel independent suspension, big drum brakes (discs followed soon after), and variations of the 327ci small-block V8. An optional 396ci (6.5-liter) "Big Block" V8 arrived in 1965, followed by the mighty 427ci which saw through the end of Sting Ray production in 1967. Now recognized as the 'golden age' for the Corvette, the 1963 to 1967 Sting Ray and has become a highly collectible classic, widely beloved by motoring enthusiasts worldwide.

THE CAR OFFERED

Representing the ultimate iteration of the roadgoing C2 Corvette, this 1967 427/435hp Sting Ray Roadster is a truly spectacular example, restored and detailed to exacting concours standards. Finished in an arresting combination of Rally Red with a white "Stinger" hood scoop, white top, and gleaming white and black interior, this car has rightfully earned virtually every major award in the Corvette concours world. Accolades include a 2006 Triple Crown Award (NCRS Top Flight, Bloomington Gold, and Golden Spinner awards), NCRS Performance Verification award, and an Engine Pad/Cylinder Case Affirmation Certificate from Classic Car Affirmation Service, LLC, verifying its original, matching numbers engine.

As expected of a Corvette with this much accompanying hardware, this car is exhaustively detailed inside and out, and is backed with original documentation including a partial tank sticker, original Protect-O-Plate warranty card, owner's manual and a set of correct bias ply tires. One of the most fearsome sports cars of the period, the Corvette 427 blurs the line between sports car and muscle car thanks to its mighty 435bhp (rated) tri-power big block and Muncie 4-speed manual transmission.

Undoubtedly among the most collectible C2 Corvettes, this roadster is one of the finest available examples, and is certain to shine as the centerpiece of your collection.

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