The big block hood and side pipes on this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette in Scottsville, New York announce to everyone that this classic was more of a bruiser than a cruiser. As may appear obvious, no big block or engine of any kind lies under the hood today, but the seller offers this svelte Chevy as a “factory side pipe big block coupe.” Furthermore, the listing reports this example of America’s Sports Car lay dormant since being parked in 1969! Wow! Today it can be yours with the high bid here on eBay, where at least 15 bidders have driven this roller’s market value beyond $45,000.
Sigh. Despite the tidy appearance, no one can overlook the gaping hole in this picture where a 435 HP 427 cid (7.0L) V8 once lived. That mill and the four-speed manual transmission would have made this ‘Vette the kind of ride that people talked about around town. “Have you seen that blue ‘Vette with the side pipes and the big block hood? I’ll bet that thing will really get it.”
If you believe this muscular coupe covered fewer than 30,000 miles in its two years of operation before being sidelined for five-plus decades, you might expect to see an interior like this, assuming indoor storage. At a time when the Corvette was known as the astronaut’s favorite two-dimensional conveyance, the aircraft-like cockpit inspired frequent experiments in Earth-bound flight.
The seller describes easing primer away from the original paint, so you’re seeing what was intended to be a restored and not refurbished classic, a project that never got across the finish line
In case you think a Corvette is just a normal car with a fiberglass body, check out the transverse leaf rear suspension and disc brakes on this ’67, features that didn’t grace most American RWD cars until two decades or more later. Credit the seller for including a description of what is known of the car’s history and some extra parts that come with the sale. Do you believe the low-mileage story on this big block ‘Vette?
That would be a “no”.
Keep an open mind, Mr. Bramlett
Looks pretty clean underneath,too clean for sitting for almost 55 years
No! But it could be made into a nice driver, to be enjoyed not just looked at. But I have never been one to worry about retaining value, I have done things to new Corvettes that most here would think criminal; installing a functioning air scoop, cut out for headers, thrown away smog air pumps, putting the ’69 one inch wider wheels on a ’68.
Half the price of one that’s original and real nice.
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Looks like a great project for a hands on guy
Hard to believe any story aboot this Corvette, the interior sure enough looks like it was only in service for 2 years, too bad the body looks like it was rode very hard and put away sopping wet, I understand the seller said it was covered in prime in anticipation of paint work by a previous owner but ? Its a crying shame that the drive train is M.I.A. My first ever Corvette ever was a new ‘ 67 Coupe, Lyndale Blue, std. Black interior, it was a 300 horse 327 , 4 Spd. it was sitting in the lot along side big block coupes and convertibles and small blocks 327 350’s but that Lyndale Blue pulled me in like a magnet, the only regret I have is that I sold it way too soon.
Parked in 1969? That was a pretty rough two years.
Frank. thanks for the laugh,that was funny.
I remember a known youtuber as he visited a huge barn with
tons of classics and a one of 43 built Lincoln V12 appeared.
The owner said that a customer was looking for an engine as
his is seized and he couldn’t bring it back to work. So the barn
owner sold him his turning engine and made a ChevyI remember a known youtuber as he visited a huge barn with
tons of classics and a one of 40 built Lincoln V12 appeared.
The owner said that a customer was looking for an engine as
his is seized and he couldnt bring it back to work. So the barn
owner sold him his turning engine and made a Chevy
small block in the Lincoln.
This car could have been touched the same fate and the
owner needed some money but wanted to keep the car.
small block in the Lincoln.
This car could have been touched the same fate and the
owner needed some money but wanted to keep the car.
Sincere question. Why did the rear axle shafts use conventional U joints instead of CV joints? I believe corvettes all the way thru the 70s and 80s still had U joints. Anyone know why?
This could be a cool ride but bodywork has gotten extremely expensive over the past number of years, so I question this cars price a bit
@ Brad460,,,,, RE: U-Joints V CV Joints,,,,,,,,,,,, cost ?
CV joints in the ’60’s couldn’t handle that much power, but GM probably never even considered them because U-joints were up to the task and they already had them on the shelf. Just don’t think about the binding that occurs with them and those solid half-shafts when the suspension moves up or down.
Lots of scammer bids including the hi bidder. Good luck and happy motoring. up tp 47 large. Smells fishy
Cheers
GPC
If bidding is real, then the C2 market is indeed on fire!