Classic cars can come in many forms. Some of them can be pretty meek and mild. Then you have cars like this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. If your passion was to go fast in a straight line, this was about as good as it got in 1967. This gem features its original 427ci V8 under the hood, producing incredible power and torque. It is also an unmolested survivor in search of a new home. If you find this too tempting to resist, you will find the Corvette located in Colonial Beach, Virginia, and listed for sale here on eBay. The bidding on this classic has been nothing short of frantic, and it has pushed the price along to $102,000. However, I’m not surprised that this figure remains shy of the reserve.
We see our share of C2 Corvettes here at Barn Finds, but this one is a bit special. The majority that we feature are usually cars in desperate need of TLC, or they have been painstakingly restored. This car is an original and unmolested survivor, which means that it is by no means perfect. Its Marina Blue paint holds a good shine for its age, but closer inspection reveals a fair collection of minor marks and imperfections. None of these are deal-breakers, but as the owner rightly points out, the Corvette looks at its best from around 20-feet away. The fiberglass doesn’t sport any significant flaws or cracking, which means that if the buyer does decide that a cosmetic refresh is warranted, they won’t be facing hefty bills for panel repairs. The owner doesn’t indicate any rust issues, so we must assume that the frame and birdcage are sound. The chrome is in good order, as is the glass. The Corvette’s overall originality is best gauged by it receiving both Bloomington’s Silver and Gold Certification, and this documentation is included in the sale.
Chevrolet offered buyers in 1967 a comprehensive choice of engines to slot under the hood of their new Corvette. Apart from the fire-breathing L88 option, all were ideally suited to road use and could be pretty civilized to live with as a daily driver. If outright performance was the sole criteria, the pick of the bunch was the L71 version of the 427ci big-block. This beast punched out an extremely healthy 435hp and 460 ft/lbs of torque, and when this was fed through a 4-speed manual transmission, the Corvette could blitz the ¼ mile in an incredible 13.4 seconds. When you look at modern performance cars, that number still seems pretty competitive. In 1967, it was about as good as it got with an American production car. There were European sports cars that could better that figure, but on a “bang-for-your-bucks” basis, nothing came close. This Corvette features the L71/4-speed combination, and it is said to be a complete numbers-matching vehicle. That is the first thing that makes this classic so desirable. The second is that it is a turn-key proposition. The owner says it runs and drives well and is ready to hit the road with a new owner behind the wheel.
When we turn our attention to the Corvette’s interior, it all looks pretty sweet. Once again, this aspect of the car has received no restoration work, and there are no aftermarket additions. Apart from the factory AM/FM radio, it also doesn’t feature any luxury extras. It seems that the original owner’s primary focus was on creating the fastest road-going Corvette that money could buy. The upholstered surfaces remain in excellent condition, as are the dash and the plastic trim. The only flaw that I can spot is some wear and fading on the carpet. However, given this car’s originality and Bloomington Certification, I would be inclined to leave the carpet as-is. As well as the Certification, this classic comes with a host of additional documentation. This includes the Dealer Sales Order, correspondence between the dealer and the first owner, the original Tank Sticker, the Owner’s Manual, the Protect-O-Plate, and the original keys.
This 1967 Corvette isn’t perfect, but it represents an original and unmolested survivor for potential buyers. Its numbers-matching L71 V8 makes it one of the most desirable offerings in the 1967 model year, and it is these factors combined which help to account for the eighty-five bids that have been submitted at the time of writing. How much higher is it likely to go? It’s hard to be certain, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the bidding headed beyond $120,000 before it hits the reserve. When you consider the bidding history to date, I suspect it will get there with plenty of time to spare.
You buy this car to preserve its character. You are merely a custodian of ownership. This is the holy grail of C2 and it’s originality is what makes this car so special. A number of years ago I met a couple who purchased a 67 Firebird 400 convertible new. It was blue with a white top. Still had the original white top and when asked how they managed to keep the top original and new looking he said the top came down in the spring and back up in the fall and the car was only taken to shows and occasional weekend cruises.
My brother-in-law is in the home stretch of a decades-long, painstakingly detailed restoration of a ’67 427 4-speed Corvette. During his ownership it’s gone from just a used car to a six-figure classic. I’m not sure what he’ll do with himself when it’s done. :-D
That sucker is “Bad to the Bone”! I’ve seen many C2’s over the years, both coupe and hard top. This one is a survivor so it’s unlikely it will spend much if any time on the road. Due to the originality I won’t offer any of my usual update suggestions as it would be a shame to do anything to it.
Good thing I’m not near it or I’d likely be drooling all over it.
I hate the home made hood scoop but love the car!!
It’s not homemade.That is factory .
Thank you for setting me straight. 👍
That hood scoop you’re hating happens to be one of the most recognizable and popular factory hood scoops ever…
For sure !
I totally get it . 👍
Back in the mid 70’s my uncle had a ‘67 roadster, marina blue/black int. It had a replaced 427, & what still amazes me today is the sound of that exhaust & the utterly astounding power that vette had-
As stated, it is the best of the C-2 Corvettes. I was standing in formation in Marine Boot Camp in 1967, when some officers drove up in a new one of these, green with white stripes. The decision was made at that time, to buy one of these when the market was low. Life interfered. I did make up for it by purchasing a new Challenger scat pack shaker. It would be interesting to draw race on of these with modern tires against the Challenger.
That was a tough time to be in the Marines. Thank you for your service.
This car has the looks and the original and unmolested survivor proof . This is the best of the best hands down . It has the potential to go to 130k – 140k with the right buyer who will keep it in true survivor condition (untouched ) . these are harder to find and will command the most money even compared to a restored car that claims to be be a ” Survivor ” which it is really not even though it looks nice , to get all three – original , unmolested ,and true survivor has the true over the top undisputed upper value .
It would be difficult to own this car. Would I peel back the car cover to enjoy peeking at this great machine only to preserve it for the next owner? ……or would I just drive the wheels off it because that is what the car was built for?
Decisions……nah, I’d drive the wheels off it because is too short.
Maybe I have no respect for money but if I was in a position to own this car I would drive it at any opportunity. It’s hard for me to understand why people buy cars like this beauty and only drive it on the trailer , off the trailer to it’s spot on the show field & then take it home to it’s controlled environment tomb. I guess the car hobby means different things to different people.
Almost perfect. The only thing missing are the chambered side pipes which I think is the best sounding American factory exhaust system ever.
No such thing as chambered side pipes . the option was N14 -side mount exhaust . That’s exactly what it was Factory exhaust manifold to side pipes . “Chambered” exhaust was only on 1969 Z/28 .
Wrong. Pull the cover off that side pipe and tell me what you see
I have worked on several 1967 Corvettes with factory side pipes and they are all chamber.
Actually yes, the piping for C2 sidepipes is chambered. You just don’t notice it under the heat shields. Also, chambered exhaust was briefly available on Chevelles as well as other Camaros in 1969 before being outlawed for noise violation. Not strictly the Z28….
Back in days of my wasted youth, I had brought the nearly completely rebuilt ’69 Dodge Dart 340 Swinger to my friend Duane’s shop for final assembly and fireup. Duane was a Mopar guy, but his shop partner Joe was a Corvette maniac who owned 3 of them. One afternoon when running out to the Dodge parts counter, instead of Duane taking me out in his 440 Charger, he says ” hey Joe drove the ’67 today…he can you over. Joe says “sure, but we gotta warm it up first”.
I suppose the first red flag should have been the fact that the only alteration to the stock interior was a set of 4 point harnesses. I will never forget the thundering sound of that 427, the feeling of my spleen being wrapped around my spine upon launch, or the sense that we had been hit in the right rear quarter panel on every shift causing the car to almost hop into the next lane. I’m still a Mopar guy at heart, but even all these years later, I have to admit that stock ’67 427 Vette was absolutely the most beautifully brutal car I’ve ever ridden in.
@ Leslie, I’d Imagine it would feel like getting rear ended on the interstate by a tractor trailer doing 100 MPH while you are doing 70 MPH, I experienced that feeling when I drove my best buddies ’66 Street Hemi Belvedere II with a 4 speed down the 1/4 mile.
This ‘Vette is a very nice car. I agree it would be nice with side pipes, in both look, and sound. Without them, it’s a ‘cleaner’ look. The Z-28’s chambered exhaust sounded great too but appropriately it wasn’t visible. It also had a different pitch, both at idle and when running, then the big block ‘Vette. These pipes were a handful when leaving the girl’s house in a neighborhood late at night or when cold started in an under-house garage.
Someone will be happy with this car. If I wasn’t so old… :-)
First yes thanks for your service Pauld. To you guys who like N14, option N11 is far superior. Most 67s you see with N14 had them added later in life. Just a few more than 4,000 67s were built with N14. Anyway, I had a 67 conv in 1976 with true N14 with the 427 400 hp engine. We actually drove our cars in those days before the age of stupid cell.phones and millions of illegals who have no license or insurance. The noise at 70 mph after about 20 miles was horrific. Don’t believe me? Try it. I have another Corvette now with under chassis exhaust. Throaty but not obnoxious. Glad this owner did not add N14. And yes, it was a chambered system. Wish I could buy this car, but auction has ended.