The second generation of the Chevy Corvette was in its last year in 1967. This was in advance of the C3 “Mako Shark” editions that would soon begin production ahead of 1968. This ’67 convertible was once a rare car in that it left the factory with a L68 427 cubic inch V8 that produced 400 hp. But a small block 327 from the same vintage rests under the hood now. Still, it’s a beautiful package overall and can be found in Raymond, Mississippi. This ‘Vette is available here on eBay where the reserve is still elusive at $60,300.
A long time in coming (10 years), the C2 (second-gen) Corvettes were a huge improvement over their predecessors in terms of styling and mechanical bits. Sales improved nicely over the five years, although 1967 demand dropped a little in anticipation of what was around the corner from Chevrolet. Just under 23,000 of the 1967 Corvettes were built and nearly two-thirds were drop-tops like the seller’s car. This auto was one of only 2,100 to have the L68 big-block which saw less than one-third the installations of the L79 that’s in the car today.
No explanation is offered as the why the original engine was replaced and downsized (we assume a mechanical failure). But it’s still a beautiful car with white paint and canvas top and a red interior (also no mention if any of that has been redone). The Chevy gained vintage air conditioning somewhere along the way. The side exhaust may have come with the ‘Vette or was added later. Documentation shows that the auto was first sold by a dealer in Dallas, Texas.
With an indicated 17,000 miles, we assume the odometer has been around once and the car refreshed to reflect its current “nice driver” condition. Everything is said to work including the 4-speed manual transmission. We suspect that the reserve would be in another stratosphere if the Tri-Power 427 was still on board. But it looks like a sweet Corvette anyway you cut it.
I’m wondering when it was swapped out if they changed the fuel lines, as the big block ones were probably a larger ID….just sayin…and then there’s the radiator…
And the redline and half shafts and on and on.
The really odd thing is the small block hood. A LOT of people go the other way, but to replace a big block hood with a small block one would be really unusual . . .
It has the right tach for a 67 400. The 400 used the 6000 rpm red line tach, but so did the 327/350 and the 427/390.
The seller included a picture of the tank sticker showing the 427/400, though it seems almost every 67 has a tank sticker now, 99% of them repro’s. I’m not an expert on the tank stickers, but because there are so many repro’s out there, I’m always suspect of everyone I see.
The tank sticker shows a 427/390 hp engine.
The tank sticker shows a L36 427/390 hp engine.
There are so many red flags here. The engine swap, the color swap, the missing hardtop, the white vinyl top instead of the original black top. Why a picture of the trim plate, but not the VIN right beside it?
Run, Forrest, run…
And what about the big block hood.
l68 motor didn’t have 3×2 setup, Pal . Probably quicker this way than it was with that boat anchor in it
The “Pal” comment was a little over the top, especially since L68s DID have tri power carbs. . . . Might want to research that. As for the boat anchor, mine gets out of the way pretty well. . . .
Cheers,
John
Another beautiful usedtobee car. I am not sure 60 is a magic number for a NOM car. This car is in the lower bracket with the non original items.
GLWS!
So, the only claim to the 427/400 is a picture of a tank sticker without a VIN?
Over 60k and reserve not met? Uhmmm I don’t think so. His asking price is for a numbers matching vette and this one isn’t not to mention going from a big block to a small block, that’s just wrong!!! IMHO
I couldn’t agree more. Why you wouldn’t simply put another period correct big block in there baffles me. Small block,just wrong is right!
Hey guys, this car was in here not too long ago. The fair number should be somewhere in the $35k range, IMO.
NOTE; I used a little “k”.
I searched Barn Finds history back to 2012 and couldn’t find another reference to this particular ’67.
I think the car would be fairly priced at $50 – $60,000 range if the chassis isn’t rusty. Now, if the seller could better explain the mismatch between the tank sticker he has and the car’s current configuration… then I could understand a higher price.
Right now I see a 350 hp car with add-on air and a few factory options. It also has a good hood fit and straight bumpers. For all I know the sticker may be from another ’67 and this car was built to match it.
Fair has nothing to do with current classic car prices.
Let me know when you buy a C2 as nice as this for 35K.
And odo reading means nothing to me. My C2 has 54K and has had 54K since the 70’s according to the longtime owner I connected with.
It’s always a pleasurable few minutes watching this site and reading thru the litany of comments from historians young and old. The agreements and disagreements. The people that have all and the ones who have none.
All while one of the nicest ’67 documented big block coupes’ is at $100K right now on the Haggerty marketplace site.
Check it out! Makes for a nice read. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Billy: the 67’s get more than the 63-66 ones, people tell me it’s because it’s the last year of the run; doesn’t make sense to me though. Sort of same reason for the 63’s being the first Mid-year. I do like the grids on the 63 hoods. I have seen running 64’s in the mid 30 range, they seem to be the cheapest Mid-year, no disc brakes, no standout feature, unless it’s the 375 horse.
Thanks joe, I guess it’s just that the 67 was my second car at 17 years. Loved that beast.
Too many issues even if the tank sticker is confirmed legit. Per the sticker, original red/red is a great combo, color change is a bummer.
While the L-79 is certainly no slouch, for 60k+, I would prefer the originality of the BB.
Hard.to say on this car with nothing.matching it..esp the motor..it had the 390 horse 427 motor which had the holley 650 4 barrel carb.not the tri carb ..but it’s not on the car..it’s a small block which could be a 70s 350 motor in wolf covers..but appears to be a nice 67 car.with lots of vette stuff…just nothing matches…which with vette folks is a insult to their cars.
Too many Questions = Too much Money
There is something wrong with this eBay ad. The seller says to check the tank sticker and that the engine was a 400 HP Tri-Power. Well…I looked at the photo of the tank sticker and it shows the L36 390 HP listed as the “born with” engine. Am I missing something or is the seller confused? Otherwise this is a beautiful car, albeit overpriced for a non-number matching car, but very nice.
In ’67 the 400 hp engine was listed on the tank sticker as a “conversion” from a 390 hp option. This tank sticker shows that language near the bottom: “02L68AA CONV 390 HP TO 400 HP”
Thanks Jerry, good catch.
Read the sellers reviews. Not exactly glowing.
Formerly a 427 car?with a small block now?…sounds like it’s formerly worth alot of money…
Also Oil pressure gauge is a small block one, 0-30-60psi. The Big blk ones are 0-40-80 psi.
No-one should buy any of these old Corvette’s without looking in the wheelhouses to see if the Bonding strips are still in place & in good shape without blobs of bondo. More than half the ones I’ve looked at have them missing (with cheapo one-piece noses) or have damage/putty.
SOLD for 68K.