1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 Sting Ray Coupe

Description

Beginning in 1963 Chevrolet offered a new, forward-thinking body style for the Corvette dubbed the “Sting Ray.” Only lasting for five years (1963-1967) the “C2” series is considered the most elegant and sporty of all Corvette generations, with head engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov purported to have said, “For the first time I now have a Corvette I can be proud to drive in Europe.” These C2 Corvettes were offered with an enormous range of engine, transmission, and performance options allowing anyone in the 1960s to order a boulevard cruiser with a 300 hp small-block and three-speed automatic up to the “big-block” 427 cu-in variants with a four-speed producing an underrated 435 horsepower. While the earlier C2s were constructed with more ornate trim, the 1967 model year is considered the most refined version of the C2 series with the removal of excess exterior trim decoration and badging, front fenders featuring five smaller air vents, and a new big-block hood scoop.

This undocumented example is restored in its original trim tag colors of Rally Red and a Black stinger stripe correctly matching its black interior, it features just ​​269 miles since completion. According to the reproduction paperwork, this well-optioned Sting Ray, with 12 total options listed, was equipped from St. Louis with rare cast aluminum bolt-on aluminum wheels—just one of 720 so equipped from the factory—and a powerful “L71” 427 cu-in big block under the hood. This 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe is the definition of the classic 1960s American sports car and is offered with reproduction copies of its dealer order paperwork, invoice, and GM window sticker.

Highlights 

• Currently fit with a big block 427 cu-in / 435 hp V8 engine with 460 lb-ft of torque 

• M21 Four-speed, close-ratio manual transmission 

• Chassis Serial Number (194377S120301) decodes as: 

  • 19437 - Corvette Coupe 

  • 7 - 1967 

  • S - St. Louis 

  • 120301 - Sequential production unit number indicating early June 1967 production 

• Trim Tag decodes as: 

  • Body time build code: K07 - June 7th 

  • Style: 67 437 - 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 

  • Trim: STD. - Standard Black Vinyl upholstery, black carpet, black dashboard 

  • Body: S6235 - St. Louis built body 6235 

  • Paint: 974 - Rally Red paint 

• Engine Serial Number as stamped (T0523JE 7120301) decodes as: 

  • T0523 - Built at Chevrolet’s Tonawanda, New York plant May 23rd 

  • JE - L71 big block 427 cu-in / 435 hp V8 engine 

  • 7 - 1967 production 

  • 120301 - number matching the sequential production unit number of the chassis serial number on the aluminum tag located under the glove box 

• ​​​Block ID Number: 3904351 

• The reproduction paperwork lists the following factory fitted options: 

  • J50 - Vacuum power brakes 

  • M21 - Four-speed close ratio transmission 

  • A01 - Soft Ray tinted glass (all windows) 

  • N89 - Cast bolt-on aluminum wheels 

  • U69 - AM/FM Radio 

  • K66 - Transistor ignition system 

  • F41 - Special front and rear suspension 

  • N14 - Dual side exhaust 

  • QB1 - 15 inch bias-ply red line tires 

  • N40 - Power steering 

  • G81 - 3.70 Positraction rear axle 

  • L71 - 435 horsepower V8 TurboJet engine 

• Fitted with Firestone “Deluxe Champion” redline bias-ply tires 

• The most refined model year of the Corvette’s second-generation 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just 269 miles since restoration, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• ​​​​​Three two-barrel Holley carburetors 

• Special camshaft 

• Mechanical lifters 

• 11.0:1 compression ratio 

• Disc brakes 

• Independent front suspension 

• Multi-leaf rear suspension 

• Bucket seats 

• Tachometer 

• Clock 

• Left hand outside mirror 

• Padded sun visors 

• Heater/defroster 

Known Imperfections 

• ​​​The paint is showing some age 

Included Items 

• Owner’s manual 

• Spare tire, jack and lug nut wrench 

• Boxed original parts from restoration 

• Reproduction Chevrolet Motor Division Corvette “Tank Sticker” Order Copy 

• Reproduction Chevrolet Window Sticker 

• Reproduction Chevrolet Car Shipper (dealer copy) invoice 

• Reproduction retail dealer order form 

• Reproduction dealer invoice 

• NCRS Shipping Data report 

• NCRS Master Judge sheet 

Owner History

According to its reproduction window sticker, this 427/435 Corvette Coupe was originally sold via Dawson Taylor Chevrolet, Inc. of Detroit Michigan to Donald E. McGeachy of Commerce Township, Michigan. Ordered on 25 April 1967, it appears McGeachy was liberal with the options, ordering $1,467.60 in additional extras, including the big-block 427 cu-in L71 engine for $437.10. Receipts and invoices for restoration parts are on file and available for download and today, this undocumented big-block Coupe is offered with just 269 miles since the completion of its restoration. 

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com