The seller describes this 1967 big-block, air conditioned, manual transmission (salivating yet?) Corvette as “a pinnacle of preservation.” Based on the description in the auction listed here on eBay, they are correct. 42 bids so far have taken the price over $86,000 but any reserve has been met, so this beautiful car will have a new owner shortly. For the time being it can be found in Fairfax, Virginia.
The seller describes the car very carefully, explaining that it has only 43,737 miles and comes with a full documented history all the way back to the MSO (Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin) including ownership by “noted historian and Bloomington Gold judge, Bill Mock.” For those unaware, Bloomington Gold is the longest running all-Corvette event in the USA.
The car was also used as a “class study” about Corvettes in 2011 and comes with a tremendous amount of documentation. My question to you is whether or not this car is art to be treasured, or a car to be driven? To be honest, while I like a car that is this original and this preserved, my inclination would be to pay less for a restored car and then drive it–a lot!
I do find the color scheme (Marina Blue with a white “stinger” stripe and a white and blue interior) fantastic and would strongly consider having my restored car from the previous paragraph in the same hues! I don’t see anything to fault in the appearance of the car at all, although I would appreciate more interior pictures beyond this one.
This is the 400 horsepower version of the 427, and as you can see it is equipped with air conditioning. No word on the functionality of the a/c, but I would be surprised if everything on this car doesn’t work as it should considering its overall condition. What do you think, folks? Would you drive it, show it, or both?
Jamie, if I could afford to play in this league, my first choice would be to find a more “normal” ‘Vette with at least approximately this specification — lots o’ V8 power and a manual transmission — and then do my best to get it to approximately this condition.
Then I’d drive the ever-lovin’ bejeebers out of it!
That would be more fun than buying this one and risking the pitchforks, tar, and feathers of the Purists every time the engine on a low-miles, totally original car gets cranked over.
I just can’t do “collecting.” No matter how noble keeping a car like this in near-showroom shape is, if I can’t drive it, I don’t want it.
Just gorgeous !! Both a Pinnacle of Preservation and a work of art.
I don’t see a reserve either. It was listed last month with a BIN of $148,000. The last few minutes of this auction should be interesting.
Nice car, I hope it sells for good money. This seems to be one of the cars that deserves to bring top dollar.
Steve R
$148,000 seems top-of-the-mark – Preserved or not. 427/435, manual, red over black, convertible – Now you’re in the zone of $148,000 vehicle. What do I know? All way out of the sandbox I am relegated to.
Fantasy, pure fantasy. A car like this with a stable for a home to put it in? How about a shop you can walk in? Non-existent. I saw a diarama at a model car section at a car meet that had more dust on it. Maybe the new C-12 ‘Vettes will look like this one. Outstanding.
Nice car, great color. Only other colors I like as well is yellow with black interior.
Personally I would prefer a SBC over a BBC under the hood, IMO they handle much better.
As far as the show vs. drive thing, if I couldn’t do a little of both then why have the car? I would have to say I’d likely want to find one an build it up myself that I can drive the wheels off and no one would say boo about doing.
concur re sb vs bb
A L79 4 speed with ac would be MY idea of the “perfect” 67 Corvette
That poor car never really got enjoyed. Does staring at perfection mean more than the driving experience? Only those with the money can answer that question. The rest of us can only dream.
This is why I drive my C6 in the snow & rain. I treated my 10K mile C4 like a museum piece – saving it for the next guy. Made no sense at all…
I’ll probably catch some slack but if I could afford a car like this which is my dream Corvette next to a split window then I’m sure as heck going to drive it and enjoy it, not as a daily driver but to local car shows and if I decided to take it across country then and only then would I trailer it.
If I could afford it I would drive the wheels off it and not give a damn about what other people think, purists like me, or not. That’s what cars are made for. Who cares what the mileage is as long as it’s driven properly and looked after body and mechanically wise, it should look just as nice with another 43,000 miles on the clock and by which time the value would have gone up considerably so you would still get your money back, even after you have enjoyed it immensely.
My thoughts exactly!
My first thought is “another rich guys toy”, but then again, however it happens, a cool car is more likely to be preserved. However, I would rather see someone enjoying this ‘Vette than see it in a museum.
(Gee, I could spend a chunk of my retirement savings on something like this, but wifey dear would probably get it in the divorce settlement! Perhaps it’s better to spend my money on nice cruises. I like sleeping indoors!)
A thing of pure beauty. out of our price range. Will love to see what it brings!
Good luck to the new owner!
I would drive the hell out of it but if I had that kind of money I would swap out the drivetrain for an LS engine and a 5-speed first. That would be fun!
@Gus.
And that would devalue it so quickly that it wouldn’t be worth your time to buy it.
Could that be a later model Corvette peeking out of the garage door in the second photo?
I’m with the others that a car like this should be driven.
Back in 1990, a motoring journalist (not me!) described these kind of collectors’ cars as “four-wheeled coffee tables.”
I agree with his sentiments…
My thoughts exactly!
I don’t see the purpose of owning it if you don’t drive it not that you have to use it as a daily driver but a nice country Drive on a gorgeous day once in awhile among some short trips now and then to the ice cream shop or hot dog stand does no good sitting in storage somewhere, why bother.
@69goat.
My point exactly!
nice…..
I have the twin brother to this car, with the L71 435 HP engine. It was built a few thousand cars before the ebay car and delivered to a dealership in a small Texas town about 100 miles from where the other one was delivered. For the last 15 years, it has been quietly hibernating in my garage covered up on jack stands while we finished raising the kiddos. The DAY after my youngest gets that HS diploma, I will unleash the beast from it’s garage prison to wreak havoc on the back roads of central Texas. The siren song of a triple duece, solid lifter big block can not be denied. These are meant be ogled while in high speed motion, not as a static display. See you guys out on the road👍
I have the unrestored version of this car in white with black and white interior, AC, 4 speed, tele, and am/fm. Got it in 2016. All documentation and tank sticker in place. I do all my own work but when finished it WILL be driven.
I have a yellow 65 no radio fuelie coupe with SE and 4:11 which has all awards including triple diamond and it is driven every month! There is nothing better than seat time on a perfect spring day!
Good man. That’s what they were built for!
Unmolested? The rear end housing was changed and side exhaust added! It’s not on the order sheet? Is that considered the pinnacle? Hmm.
Ended: Mar 24, 2018 , 4:46PM
Winning bid:US $112,100.00
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