- One of the most original '67 Corvettes extant
- Just one private owner and less than 24,000 miles from new
- Original motor and factory side exhaust
- One of very few examples believed to be originally equipped with five N89 Kelsey-Hayes bolt-on wheels
- Spectacular documentation including dealer invoice, purchase documents, Protect-O-Plate, tank sticker still affixed to the tank, and maintenance records documenting mileage
- A wonderful opportunity to obtain an important 1967 Corvette
LOT 618
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1967 Chevrolet Corvette L79 327/350 Roadster
Introduced for 1963, the heavily revised 'Sting Ray' version sported a totally new ladder-type chassis and for the first time there was a Gran Turismo Coupe in the range. This new chassis 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." Styled in General Motors' Art and Colour Studio under Bill Mitchell, the new Corvette featured radical styling pioneered on Mitchell's successful Stingray sports-racer. As had been the case with the previous (1956-62) generation of Corvettes, development proceeded slowly, being characterized by annual facelifts and few engineering changes of note. The long-overdue arrival of four-wheel disc brakes was the most significant development for 1965. 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. Now recognized as representing a 'Golden Age' for the Corvette, the "Mid-Year" Sting Ray was manufactured from 1963 to 1967 and has since gone on to become a highly collectible modern classic. The Sting Ray, of course, continued and the Corvette would go on to become one of the world's best-selling and longest-lived sports cars.
The opportunity to walk into a 1960s Chevrolet Dealership and purchase a new Corvette has long passed; however, this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L79 327/350 Roadster is about as close as you can get to acquiring a like-new second generation Corvette. Presented with just one private owner from new, who cherished and loved this Corvette with the love one has for a child, sports a mere 23,149 actual miles from new. Purchased just days before taking his new girlfriend on their first date, this Roadster would be central to their relationship and decades-long marriage. Many have parked a daily driver in the driveway to protect that beloved sports car, as was the case here.
The exceptionally low miles are a testament to the overall amazingly preserved original condition. Meticulously kept and maintained, routine maintenance records with mileage verification and a copy of the original Ohio title fortify its odometer reading of just 23,149. The original Sunfire Yellow paint, soft top, and black vinyl hardtop all present remarkably well. This Vette is equipped with its original five N89 Kelsey-Hayes aluminum bolt-on wheels. Of the 22,900 Corvettes built for 1967, only a reported 720 examples were so equipped, further enhancing its collectability. This L79 Vette also left the factory with desirable side mount exhausts. Retaining its original 350-horsepower 327-cubic-inch V-8 engine and four-speed manual transmission, this Vette fires right up, and idles smoothly.
Documenting all this is a treasure trove of original documentation, which includes its original dealer sales invoice, purchase documents, warranty book, Protect-O-Plate, meticulously kept routine maintenance records with mileage verification, and most amazingly, the tank sticker still affixed to the tank. Other documents include trim tag, Protect-O-Plate, cylinder case and engine pad CCAS of affirmation from prestigious and renowned Al Grenning. Opportunities to purchase an unrestored like-new Corvette from the '60s are seldom seen. With all of the original components including engine, interior, and paint it will qualify for preservation class and benchmark judging in important shows and concours everywhere. Accompanied by all the right documents, pinned with just one private owner, and being offered for public sale for the very first time since 1967, this L79 Corvette Roadster is a true time capsule that will make quite the scene at prestigious judged events or proudly displayed in one's discerning collection.
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