1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 427
Stingray body epitomized 2-seater American Sports Cars of the 1960s
Advanced independent rear suspension
Desirable big block and 4-speed manual transmission
1967 marked the final year of the second-generation Chevrolet Corvette which acquired the “Stingray” model name at its 1963 debut. A radical departure from previous years, the Stingray featured an all-new fiberglass body shape with retractable headlights and refined suspension for better handling along with a variety of high-performance engine options. The car on display features the famous 427 cu in big block, the largest offered in 1967.
Zora Arkus-Duntov served as the lead performance engineer for the Corvette during this period, and there was a single element of the driving experience he was insistent on including with the new Corvette: independent rear suspension. This completely modernized the performance of the Corvette over the first generation, transforming the platform into a world-class sports car.
With 8 different versions of the model’s history, the second-generation Corvette version is often now referred to as the “C2” Corvette. First-year Stingrays arrived in 1963 with hidden headlamps and the famed “split-window” fastback that lasted for only one model year. Five smaller front fender vents replaced the three larger ones, and flat-finish rockers minus ribbing gave the car a lower, less chunky appearance. Due to its low profile, the fastback coupe features doors partially cut out of the roof, making it easier to enter and exit the car.
By 1967, the 427 cubic inch big block, as seen in this car on display, was by far the most popular engine choice. With 435 horsepower when mated to a 4-speed manual transmission and triple 2-barrel carbs, the Stingray stood as the lone 2-seater sports car built in the USA by a major automaker. Set up for street and track, it could hold its own against European counterparts in all phases of competition. Unlike other high-performance American cars of this period, the Corvette could handle the weight of the larger engine in corners too due to its advanced suspension setup. Side-mounted exhaust pipes with free-flow mufflers added a throaty rumble to Stingray’s driving experience.
The Corvette Stingray could be bought as a fastback coupe or convertible with a soft top or optional blank vinyl hardtop for the convertible.
Specifications:
Engine: 427 cu in V8
Horsepower: 435 @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 460 ft lbs @ 3600 RPM
Transmission: Four-Speed Manual
0-60 MPH: 5.0 Seconds
Quarter Mile Time: 13.6 Seconds
Weight: 3336 lbs