Early Corvette buyers were sometimes disappointed by the performance provided by their new purchase. Many believed that a six-cylinder motor and automatic transmission didn’t pass muster in an American sports car, but by the time our feature ‘Vette rolled off the line in 1967, there were no such doubts. It presents beautifully, but the big-block V8 is the star of the party with this classic. It provides power to burn and should be capable of transforming tires into smoke effortlessly. The seller feels the time is right for it to find a new home, listing the Corvette here on Craigslist in Memphis, Tennessee. They set their price at $62,000, and I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Tony P for spotting this beauty.

The C2 Corvette represented a complete shift in design and engineering philosophy from Chevrolet. Brute straight-line performance was still a driving factor, but better weight distribution, significant suspension improvements, and better brakes made the new generation a more complete driving package. Also new was a Coupe derivative, giving occupants genuine all-weather protection for the first time. Sales were initially line-ball between the Coupe and Convertible, but the former lost ground during the C2’s production life. This car is 1-of-8,504 Coupes ordered during 1967, which accounted for 37% of total sales. Its panels wear Goodwood Green paint with a White Stinger stripe. The supplied photos are limited, but they make a positive impression. There are no signs of paint or fiberglass issues, and while the car’s history is unclear, I suspect it may have previously received at least a cosmetic restoration. The seller doesn’t identify any rust problems, and the trim and glass look easily acceptable for a driver-grade classic.

The Coupe’s interior is as tidy as its exterior, with no wear or physical damage to its Black vinyl upholstered surfaces. The rear carpet might be slightly faded, but the poor photo quality makes that impossible to confirm. The dash and gauges are spotless, but there is evidence of minor wear on some console parts. There appear to be no aftermarket additions, and this car retains its factory AM/FM radio.

It is disappointing the seller doesn’t supply engine photos because this car’s V8 is the star of the show. They identify it as a replacement L71 version of the 427ci V8, with that Tri-Power unit churning out 435hp and 460 ft/lbs of torque. The power feeds to the road via a four-speed manual transmission, while four-wheel disc brakes bring proceedings to a safe and rapid halt. The performance potential of the big-block can’t be understated, with this classic capable of scorching the ¼-mile in 13.4 seconds. While the seller acknowledges this engine is a replacement, they don’t indicate whether this Corvette is 1-of-3,754 that were originally ordered with that powerplant. That question requires further investigation, and it would be fascinating to learn whether the Tank Sticker is intact to provide a definitive answer. The lack of engine photos isn’t the only shortcoming with this listing because there is no information on how this Chevy runs or drives. The poor photo quality and lack of information would seem to make an in-person inspection imperative, but I recommend that strategy with any classic purchase.

I would never insult the intelligence of our readers by describing this 1967 Corvette Coupe as affordable. That claim is no longer valid once a price passes a certain point. However, where that point is can be considered a moving target, depending on each person’s financial circumstances. I will say that this car could be a case of getting what you pay for. If this were a genuine numbers-matching Coupe with the L71 under the hood, its condition would command a comfortable six-figure value. This Corvette is nowhere near that price, but a close inspection would be required to reveal its lack of authenticity. This could be a viable alternative if the real deal is beyond your means. It has only been on the market a short time, and my instincts make me believe it could find a new home for Christmas. Are you tempted to make it yours?