The 1967 model year marked the final run for the C2 Sting Ray, and many consider it the pinnacle of mid-year Corvette design. With its refined styling cues, improved mechanicals, and the availability of the legendary 427 big-block, the ’67 has long been among the most desirable Corvettes. This example, a factory 427/390 horsepower Sport Coupe, is listed here on eBay as a running and driving project, an opportunity to take on a restoration of one of the most sought-after configurations in Corvette history.
According to the seller, the car originally left the St. Louis assembly plant in Marina Blue with a black vinyl interior, a striking combination for the final-year C2. The included gas tank build sheet confirms its authenticity as a factory 427/390 car equipped with the M21 4-speed manual transmission. While the original block was replaced under warranty early in its life, the car carries a correct 1968 427 counter-exchange block, ensuring it retains its big-block pedigree.
Currently, the body shows in primer gray with green pop-up headlights, clearly in need of a repaint to restore its original Marina Blue luster. Despite the unfinished appearance, the seller states the body is excellent, with strong panel alignment, proper hood and door gaps, and a very solid frame with no visible rust issues. Both the headlights and electric motors are brand new, and the car benefits from recent brake service including calipers and a master cylinder.
Inside, the black vinyl seats look surprisingly well-preserved, though the dash and interior surfaces show dust and could use a thorough cleaning and detail. The seller notes that the interior is largely complete, making it an excellent candidate for a straightforward refresh rather than a full replacement. The car’s GM-original VIN and trim tags remain in place, and the overall impression is of a complete, largely untouched Sting Ray that’s ready for proper restoration.
Mechanically, the car starts, runs, drives, and stops, which makes it far more approachable as a project than a non-running shell. The engine compartment remains highly original, retaining the correct Turbo-Jet 427 details. The seller does note prior accident damage in the front and light damage at the rear, recommending a frame check on an alignment machine to ensure everything is square before embarking on a full restoration.
For collectors, this is the kind of winter project that doesn’t come along often—a genuine 427/390 four-speed 1967 Sting Ray with documentation, a running big-block under the hood, and an excellent foundation for restoration. With values for finished examples climbing steadily, bringing this Marina Blue coupe back to its former glory would be both rewarding and financially sound.
Would you return this Sting Ray to its factory-correct finish, or would you build it into a custom big-block driver to enjoy on the open road?
My, oh my… what beautiful green eyes you have!
Hefty price but nice car.
Pretty sure the rest of you guys get a pain in your gut when you remember what we could’ve purchased one of these for in 1978…ugggg!
My buddy in high school bought one in 74 almost identical with a 327 in lieu of the big block. Factory side pipes, rally wheels, even had the BB hood. Black with black interior for 2K. The paint on the roof was showing a little blister.
The year before I bought my 67 SS350 Camaro in great shape for $900. Didn’t realize it at the time…THE GOOD OLD DAYS!
Yes, my ’67 Z28, red/white stripes. $3,200.00.
I did buy one in 1978! I’ve been blessed to be able to keep it for all these years. I was at a car show today and it draws a crowd all day long. About 40% of the people asking when I’m going to paint it and the other 60% begging me to never paint it . I’m in the later group, the next caretaker can paint it if they want. Runs and drives wonderfully,!
A high school friend bought the L71 (427/435hp) version 2 years old in excellent condition in 1969. He paid $3600 for it. We all laughed about how he paid WAY too much………….!
Yeah. I thought $3,000+ was a lot for the ’66 coup I bought in 1968. But I hade so much fun for a few years. Then like a fool I traded it off.
1966 s bring good money only if they are rare
Fair … in 1971 one was bought for $2500…
Too much money for a car with a questionable frame and non matching engine. I’ll pass
How much is it?
67K.
Thanks for letting us know.
Looking at the prices Reto-Mods are bringing, if I were to buy it to make a buck, I would make it a Resto-Mod and swing for the fence! Go BIG or go home.
Hey, this one even has those rarely ordered lime-green high-performance headlight covers.
For those unaware , the headlight housings are metal and that is their color before any paint is applied and for the author , 1966 was the first year for the 427 in the Corvette, not 1967, this is a nice start for anyone wanting a starting point to return it to its original configuration . I like it.
I’ve always thought that was the ugliest hood ever made. It’s like they were building one style, then added another idea on top just to try it, then walked away and someone put it in production thinking it was final design.
That’s not primer, it’s black fiberglass that gets a grey hue when the paint is removed. Also. notice the top of the driver quarter panel looks like a repair was done. I like the fact that it has it’s tank sticker, to confirm its pedigree. My convertible looked like this when I stripped the paint and it was fascinating that they used a dark bonding “glue”, to see the coverage and penetration. My car was a plaid Vette, cuz the body was damaged and the replacement parts were of white glass and even grey, as they varied during the C2 production run.. I hope the new owner gets her painted, there is nothing like a freshly painted C2. Simply stunning : )