When you look at the combination of optional equipment that this 1967 Corvette has been fitted with, you come to realize that this is a pretty impressive car. It remains original and unmolested, and it generally presents well as a survivor. It would undoubtedly benefit from a cosmetic restoration, but this is by no means something that would require urgent attention. That means that the option is there to drive and enjoy this potent classic as it currently stands. The Corvette is located in West Fargo, North Dakota, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has reached $65,100, but the reserve hasn’t been met.
The Corvette is finished in Marlboro Maroon, and the paint does hold a nice shine. However, a closer inspection reveals quite a few cracks and imperfections. There is little doubt that this classic would benefit from a cosmetic refresh. This doesn’t appear to be something that would need to happen immediately, so the car could be driven and enjoyed as it currently stands. The exterior trim and chrome seem to be in excellent condition and could be considered to be above average for a driver-standard vehicle. The Corvette rolls on a set of cast aluminum wheels, which appear to be in good condition. Those wheels are an interesting feature because a mere 720 buyers chose this option in 1967. The original owner also decided to order this beauty with Soft Ray tinted glass all around, and this is free from any apparent flaws.
Finding a classic like this that is numbers-matching is always a huge plus. When they are as nicely equipped as this Corvette is, that’s the icing on the cake. It seems that the original owner scanned the order form, and then chose to tick the box beside Option Code L68. This brought a 427ci Tri-Power V 8 to the party, with 400hp available under the driver’s right foot. They also chose the M21 close-ratio 4-speed transmission, the Posi rear end, and power steering. That’s quite a combination and should make the vehicle capable of devouring the ¼ mile in 13.8 seconds. If that isn’t enough to whet your appetite, then the fact that it would be capable of finding its way to 141mph should help in that department. The owner includes plenty of documentation that verifies the originality of the drivetrain. He also states that the car is ready to be driven and enjoyed immediately. The engine bay presents exceptionally well, and if its appearance is a guide to how well the Corvette runs and drives, then it would seem that the news is all good.
Opening the doors and taking a look around inside the Corvette reveals an interior trimmed in Saddle Leather. Once again, this is an area of the vehicle that presents well for a car of this age. The leather on the seats looks to be slightly stretched and wrinkled, but it is free from any rips, seam separations, or significant wear. The leather simply looks supple and inviting. The photos are a bit bleached in spots, so I’m not sure if the rear carpet might be slightly faded. If it is, then that rates as one of the few significant faults that are visible. The trim and dash look nice, and there are no apparent issues with the carpet or console. The original AM/FM radio is still in situ, and the inclusion of factory air conditioning means that this is a classic car that should be both seriously fast, but very comfortable on hot days.
Chevrolet produced 8,504 examples of the Corvette Coupe in 1967. This figure was a long way short of Convertible production during that model year. When you start to look at the numbers with this car, you realize that it is actually a relatively rare beast. Across all Corvette sales for that year, only 2,101 buyers chose the L68 engine option. There were 1,601 who chose leather seats, but only 720 buyers ticked the box beside the cast-aluminum wheels. That means that ’67 Corvettes equipped like this one would be in the minority. However, if you want to ignore those numbers and just consider this Corvette as a potent and desirable classic, then I can fully understand that. This is a car that should offer its owner some astounding levels of performance. It should also be capable of making them feel special every time that they slide behind the wheel and turn the key. Feeling special? That seems like a pretty decent reason to slap down the cash for a classic car. Do you agree?
Every time I see one of these, I can only imagine how much of a badass one must have been to drive one of these around in 1967.
I had one in ’67, 20 years old, saved my money since forever in order to show Mom & Dad that I could put down a sizable down payment and finance the rest, I depended on them to co-sign the loan, Dad wouldn’t, said no car with 2 seats was worth that much, $ 4200.00, so begged and pleaded with Mom, she came thru. I didn’t really think I was a bad ass but apparently some people did. Mine was only a 300 horse 327 4 speed but quick enough to run even with and occasionally beat a friends ’68 383 automatic Road Runner. I loved that Corvette and would have kept it a long time if that idiot hadnt ran that stop sign and t-boned the passenger side. But it did look much better with the front bumpers and trim rings and center caps on it.
That’s one nice car I’m sure it was heartbreaking for that to happen to it I can’t even imagine the grief. Those little 327s were a force to be reckoned with.my cousin had a 65 Impala 2 door with what is probably the same engine. after Edelbrock Holly and Muncie and a good set of headers and a Mallory distributor it would run with the best of them. I don’t remember how many Dodges we ran off and just left. It was a sleeper for sure. we even got into it one night with a guy that had a 70 SS 454 Chevelle and we were pulling him by about a fender length in 2nd gear when we saw the cops and had to make a run for it! The 454 was the 360 horse version with an automatic. I was very surprised that the little 327 ran that strong against it. But it’s the truth.
@Tom Farabee, yup it was a heart breaker for sure and if my girl friend had not left her belongings in the car from the night before I would not have been on that road.
Me too 20 years old new 67 427, 390. My dad made me sell my 65 442 because i got tossed in jail for drag racing on woodward in detroit. He said i could buy anything i wanted long as it was slower in the quarter mile then the 442.
The 442 would do 133 at 10.8 at detroit dragway, and yes it was no where near stock.
one bad ass motor scooter
Said the great Ronnie Montrose
She is a beauty!
The right motor!! The right carburetion!! The right color combination!! This is a beautiful car and my favorite year of any corvette!! It really can’t get any better than this!!!
I couldn’t have said it better! A dream car!
A young lad in our village bought one right out of high school. 427 Maroon coupe.. About a week into his ownership he popped the clutch at the center of town stop sign and spiraled the car into a pole and hydrant. Up on the hook it went and we never saw the car again…
True story.
Regarding this one… who knows where it will go before the gavel falls… Maybe that kid is sitting home viewing this and willing to cash in his 401K to get his dream back…
A very nice car. The ad says an “easy restoration”. If one calls stripping the body to bare glass (hopefully no hidden issues) easy then I agree. I’m not sure maroon was it’s born with color. A buyer would want to do a thorough due diligence before buying this car.
Having said that it is a nice driver at $70-75,000. It will probably sell for $85+.
Check all of the close-up pics, you don’t see here. Lots of body cracks from stem to stern.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184412930641
The body work on this one will cost a pile of $$ before it’s done. 427 or not, I think any buyer will be underwater very quickly unless they can do all the work themselves.
My 2 cents.
You sure got that right… Lots and Lots of dollars to rejuvenate this car… Im sure a decent shop would take the car off of the frame to do it… big dollar signs
Perfect time of year to pick this bad boy up and drive it home. I’m going out right now to buy a lotto ticket.
Purchase 50 thousand lotto tickets, you might have a chance. LOL!
Is it rare to see a/c on a 427 with 4 speed? I guess the big motor is not a high revver? Solid lifters?
Odd Chevy’s flagship motor for ’67 would not get chrome valve covers(an option?) but would get chrome air cleaner cover & distrib cover.
I could see water seepin into the birdcage with next gen t-tops, but not this gen. Must have had lousy windshield sealers back then.
No big deal on the body work,its a 50 year old car and fiberglass is going to go south fix the spots repaint and drive it step up or step back.
I looked at one in December of 72 coming back from Christmas shopping. I could have bought it for $2500. I had to get back in my 67 Falcon and take my 7 1/2 pregnant wife home. Wanted one ever since.