427 Tri-Power: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette

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Even in its most basic form, the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette offered buyers performance that was hard to beat. However, for the original owner of this ‘Vette, that was never enough. He sought performance that would make him the unquestioned king of the road. When we work through this survivor’s specifications, you will see that this car was about as good as it got in that year. I’m not alone in my belief because the bidding has been intense since the current owner listed the Corvette for sale here on eBay. It is located in Alexandria, Alabama, and the bidding has rocketed to $61,995 in a No Reserve auction.

The first thing to consider with this Corvette is that although it is a survivor, its Black paint isn’t original. The Trim Tag indicates that it rolled off the line finished in Goodwood Green. That raises an interesting decision for the buyer to make. The existing paint shows significant deterioration, and there’s almost no doubt that the buyer will treat the car to a cosmetic refresh. The question is, do they apply another coat of Black, or is a return to its original shade on the agenda? For me, it’s a no-brainer. When we start looking at the originality of the rest of this classic and its mechanical specifications, it seems only fitting that it be returned to its factory color. A repaint will allow the new owner the opportunity to address the few minor flaws in the fiberglass panels, but they won’t need to touch anything below the surface. The seller supplies some underside shots, which reveal a spotless frame and floors. The trim and tinted glass are in better than average condition for a survivor, while the original side exhaust adds a touch of menace and indicates that we could be dealing with something pretty special with this car.

If the original owner hadn’t ticked any options on his Order Form and had stuck with the most basic Corvette available in 1967, the 327ci V8 under the hood would have produced 300hp. That’s a respectable number and was enough to send the car through the ¼ mile in 14.7 seconds. However, this buyer was never going to be satisfied with that, which is why he ticked the box beside “L71” on the Order Form. This brought the barnstorming, mind-bending, 427ci Tri-Power V8 to the table that churned out 435hp. He kept ticking those boxes because this ‘Vette also features a four-speed M21 close-ratio manual transmission, a 4.11 Posi rear end, transistor ignition, F41 suspension, and power brakes. With so much power on tap, this classic was always going to accelerate like there was no tomorrow. Pointed at the same ¼ mile, the journey would be relegated to a memory in 13.4 seconds. If the driver were brave enough to keep the loud pedal nailed to the floor, that glorious big-block would eventually run out of breath with the needle nudging 142mph. While he doesn’t state it outright, the seller’s focus on originality suggests that this is a numbers-matching classic that comes with its original Dealer Order Form. As for how it runs and drives, there’s nothing to worry about on that front. He describes the experience as “100%,” suggesting that all the new owner has to do is strap themselves in and feel the G’s when they hit the gas.

While the paint isn’t original, the only noticeable change inside this Corvette is someone’s decision to swap the original shifter with one from the good people at Hurst. That may only seem a minor thing, but in a classic of this caliber, it would be worth the cost and effort if the buyer ditched that in favor of a factory unit. Flaws and faults seem limited to some visible cracks in the wheel and some possible slight fading on the carpet. The Black vinyl upholstery and trim are original, except for the rear carpet. It shows no apparent signs of wear or damage, while the dash is faultless. If the buyer replaces the shifter and wheel, that will go a long way towards returning this interior to a pristine state. It seems that the original owner wasn’t purely focused on power because he equipped this interior with power windows and a factory AM/FM radio.

There’s no question that this 1967 Corvette is something special, and the bidding history suggests that I’m not alone in my belief. Any classic car that attracts fifty-two bids has captured the public’s imagination. When the bidding on that car climbs by a staggering $45,000 in under a day, there’s no questioning its desirability. There are nearly three days left on the auction as I write this, leaving plenty of scope for the bidding to climb considerably higher. I don’t know where it is likely to end, but it is conceivable that it could climb towards six-figure territory. If it did, would you be surprised?

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Comments

  1. bobhess bobhessMember

    That’s a lot of car that will bring a lot of money. All I see in this car is a bunch of fun on the road. Beautiful!

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  2. Howard Smith

    Am I reading the seller’s description wrong? In the ebay listing it states warranty replacement engine, while still a very desirable car I don’t see it hitting six figures with a repaint and a non numbers matching engine.

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    • 86_Vette_Convertible

      IMO Howard nailed it relating to this car. Unquestionably it looks good but the paint and engine replacement will not make it original. It’s a driver, assuming you can afford the fuel it undoubtedly will take. I wouldn’t kick it out of the garage but I wouldn’t pay a premium for it either.

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  3. Todd

    I would like to see the word ‘survivor’ removed from ALL listings. (‘… although it’s a survivor …”) A non-original engine, plus a repaint, in a non-original paint color I might add. So how can anyone label that a ‘survivor’? With such a broad definition, EVERY car is a survivor! Is my George Washington axe a ‘survivor’? I only replaced the head and the handle, but the rest is all original. Sorry, but it just gets under my skin sometimes.

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    • Ike Onick

      Bravo! While we are at it, let’s dump “Clone” and “Tribute” and all other bogus terms used to squeeze another buck out of a buyer.

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      • jwaltb

        How about Nicest One Left?
        Haha.

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      • RexFoxMember

        To me, using the terms clone and tribute shows integrity on the seller’s part. He is being honest by saying it’s not an original SS396 (or whatever). Oh yeah, I would love to drive this Vette!

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    • Frank

      Some sellers will say anything to get the last nickel out of the car.

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    • Bravo2Member

      Bravo2. If it’s not original just say Not Original!

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  4. Gary Hunter

    Beautiful car, cheesy side pipes.

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    • its1969ok

      The side pipes may not be pretty but they’re the best sounding factory exhausts ever.

      Like 8
    • smokeymotors

      Cheesy side pipes? the sound is like no other car in the sixties, one drive I bet you change your mind, WARNING these 435hp vettes are known to go side ways across three lanes before you know it! point it straight grab second gear YEHAAAA! I say clean the white walls drive it! nothing worse than waiting for your car to be restored, if you really need one nicer than this buy another one that’s done I would not do anything that would take time away from being able to keep driving! someone was worried about gas mileage, that’s funny!

      Like 13
    • John Alm

      Gary you call them cheesy , you obviously never ridden in any car with Factory Side Exhaust , Their period correct , as for price for car , fact that motor & paint aren’t original , car s price should reflect that , perhaps new owner would address those issues

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  5. TED WALTHER

    Return it to Goodwood Green, find a matching numbers block, take it to Carlisle, and enjoy it to the fullest!

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    • jwaltb

      Highly unlikely you’ll ever find a “matching numbers block”. It probably blew and was scrapped decades ago.

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  6. old beach guy

    I want to know who has a shop that clean.

    Like 2
  7. Russ Ashley

    It’s at $85K now with no title. Sold with a bill of sale and Georgia tag registration. Georgia started having titles in 1963 and Alabama was 1975, so that could be the reason why it doesn’t have a title. I wouldn’t feel comfortable with it though unless I could trace the ownership all the way back to the original owner.

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  8. Moe James R Fitzhugh

    $81900 as of now

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  9. NW Iowa

    Bid up to $85,200 with 4 hours 40 minutes left. Absolutely repaint to the factory applied green color. WHAT possesses some people repaint to God awful black, the worst color known to mankind? No doubt screws loose upstairs.

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  10. Gary

    A survivor is a untouched vehicle, just maintenance items (belts,hose,oil,filters, etc) replaced, no repaint, no engine and/or transmission replacement, no interior work, everything on the vehicle in good shape, period

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  11. old beach guy

    Bidding ended at $95,100.00. The Barnum principle applies.

    Like 3
  12. Reid Hall

    Hmmmm,original factory side pipes, that’s, a pretty good original factory option in it’s,self,if you know these car’s,side pipes have a,sound like no other, although some car’s probably didn’t 😉, powersteering,which explains some hard pull,to either, left,and or right,but away somebody 😉, got ripped, because they paided,90-110K,for maybe a 5-25K,car,and trust me,and 😉 ,l’m not trying to insult the corvette community.

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    • Gary James Lehman

      You don’t get “ripped” when you buy a car like this for what the buyer thinks is worth it.
      5-25K??? There were 9 people on this car over $50,000.

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  13. George Mattar

    At least the seller did not change the trim tag to code 900. Plenty of incorrect items on this nice driver.

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  14. PRA4SNW

    Non-original color and replacement engine – maybe the fact that most of the bidding was down by two bidders may explain the price. Either it’s a shill auction or 2 people really wanted it.

    I would change it back to the original green. Black just doesn’t do it for me on any Corvette. And I’ve owned more black cars than any other color.

    Like 2

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