The owner of this 1967 Chevelle begins his sales pitch by claiming that he is a car enthusiast and not an expert. He purchased this car off a friend of a friend, and after returning it to the road, has decided to part with it. You will find the Chevelle listed for sale here on eBay. Located in Peralta, New Mexico, it has been listed with a clear title. At the time of writing, bidding had reached $24,100, but the reserve has not been met.
When I look at this car, the first thing that hits me is the condition that it is in when I consider how it has spent a large part of its life. The car spent 18 years stored in a shed under a sheet of plastic. This is usually death for paint finish, but obviously, that dry New Mexico air helped preserve the car. This seems to be a fairly honest looking car. There are a few chips and scratches in the paint, but overall it looks to be straight. The seller states that there is no rust that he is aware of. There is none visible in the body, and the shots of the trunk and underside of the car look remarkably clean. The only real issue that the seller identifies is that when he fills the gas tank and parks it on a slope, gas leaks from the top of the tank somewhere. This may be coming from the gasket around the sender unit, or there may be an issue with the tank. Either way, it’s a pretty simple and cheap fix.
Overall the condition of the interior looks to be both good and original. The seller states that everything works, including the clock. The dash is intact and unmodified, while the remainder of the upholstery and carpet seem to be in good condition. The headliner is sagging slightly where a seam has separated, but this should be able to be repaired by a good upholsterer.
The seller provides some clear photos of the VIN Tag, the Fisher Plate and the engine number. This is the 396ci 350hp L34 code engine. It is backed by a heavy duty clutch and 4-speed manual transmission. The seller states that the car is numbers matching. When the seller bought the car it had been sitting for 18 years, but he says that it didn’t take much work to get it up and running. The engine does have a very minor oil leak and does leave a few drops on the ground, but he says that it runs and drives well, and the transmission shifts smoothly.
If the panels and paint on this Chevelle are original, then this car represents a rust-free survivor. It appears to be a car that is solid, both bodily and mechanically. It is interesting to look at cars that are available in the market at present. There are a decent number of these on the market, but the vast majority have either undergone some form of modification, or they’ve undergone pretty extensive restoration work. Original and unmolested survivors seem to be quite rare. For my money, if I bought this car, I’d address the oil and fuel leaks along with the headliner problem, and I wouldn’t touch another thing on it.
This `67 is almost TOO clean. It even has period-correct whitewalls which it would’ve left the factory with. 51 years old, and the carpet and vinyl seats are THAT fresh? Even the driver’s seat? It’s even the best color combo buys want of black/red guts. I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop, here.
The brake power booster looks to be new. It would be brown looking and oxidized if it were original in my opinion.
What is the gauge to the left of the steering wheel? Vacuum, perhaps?
Sharp-looking example and it should sell for serious coin if it isn’t some time-warp scam.
Shows a tachometer when pix is expanded
It’s very clean and nice looking …
I checked the tach options and matches offered item
http://chevellestuff.net/faq/gauges.htm
Tachometer..
Tachometer and turn signal since the in dash turn signal is right behind the tachometer.
I think the vacum gauge is in the counsel. This appears to be an extra tach or afr meter.?
White walls are radials, she would have had bias ply’s from the factory….the other stuff is a little too new though, maybe the pic makes it look better than it is…
Who cares? I love it!!
Looks like 69 or newer c3 Corvette 15×8 wheels and has 68 or newer wheel centers. 67 (only) hubcaps were much shallower and smaller looking. ( Much better looking in my opinion)
Changed to a serpentine belt arrangement. Why? Original parts are now missing,trunk lid replaced. Hmm starting to lose its “survivor” status. IMPO
Mike
That’s what I was thinking
Well it’s very nice in pictures. I wonder what reserve is
Being a big block 4-speed Chevelle, probaby the GDP of a small country.
Currently at $35,169.69
I think a serpentine belt set-up would be an upgrade, regardless of originality
After all, are you going to TQ it, or drive it?
I’d drive this, wash and polish, drive it some more, ‘cuz I like it
Too rich for my blood, unless I hit Megamillions tonite
Well you didn’t hit the jackpot but hey, there’s another chance on Tuesday :) LOL
What there not to like? Black exterior red interior 4spd Big block 396
Love this Detroit darling
I agree. Some will complain because it isn’t a 427. It’ll still get up and scoot!! And it’s really cool!!
Factory tach mounted in that position blocked the left turn signal indicator, so the tach had an indicator in the face. Neat and rare option.
I wonder what that guage is in front of the shifter
It’s up to over 35K now and reserve has been met.
I’m looking at this thing on Saturday evening. It had to be written up on BF earlier today or last night and posted today. If this isn’t gone by tomorrow at 12 Noon, ya know, right after church where all those prayers are being offered up to get the winning bid, I’d really be surprised. So, there. That’s my two cents worth.. I’ve always loved these…my favorite Chevelle body style. The ’65 comes in second. If I could afford it, I’d raise the bid another $5.00.
Where’s the Rubber on the Clutch Pedal ?
Beautiful!
Best year body style and most solid drivers for all GM midsized, IMO.
Oil leaks would be minor fix, even if rear seal.
I know, duh!
Pull motor, fix seal, and if many older miles replace clutch assembly, pull heads and bumpstick with lifters exchanged for stock duration #’s 425 HP , as that can still run on todays pump gas and carb needs but simple rejetting
40K seems fair if appearances are true,;
throw a few more K$ for tires and paint
and under 50.
Although locally in last year we looked at over 20 this period midsized with most original #’s or redone motors that were in this shape or better for 30k and under.
Anyone else note that banks and credit unions are becoming leary of financing these older performance autos and begun charging premium, (higher), interest, as they cannot find real solid values levels due to fluxuating prices?
Also many insurance are doing same.
Locally financials need help by buyer having above loan value rod or antique insurance or higher level collaterall over their loans.
I understand why as some autos are reaching parity with local real estate and unless you got cash for buy and fix up those high rates must be figured in.
Just wondering.