1967 Corvette convt. 300hp/327", 4-spd, matching #'s. CA car
1967 Chevrolet Corvette for sale in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, United States
Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, United States |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Corvette |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | convertible, |
Year: | 1967 |
Mileage: | 207,556 |
Color: | originally Goodwood Green (now maroon metallic) |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | 4-speed manual |
Drive type: | rwd |
Interior color: | Black |
Options: | 4spd, posi-traction, tinted windows, CA AIR SMOG. |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Chevrolet Corvette 1967
67' Corvette was delivered to Bill McGuire Chevrolet in Orange County CA. Second owner. Bought the car at 46,000 mile 1970. CLEAR CA TITLE and CURRENT TAGS.Have TANK STICKER, riginal owners manual (poor condition), any receipts. Have my personalmaintenancelog books (3 of them) since my purchase in 1970. Build sheet shows only basic options. 4-speed,positractionandtintedwindows. ( NO radio or poweraccessories ) Car delivered at Bill McGuire Chevrolet after July 1967
NOTE - Original seller related car had been HIT in the RIGHT FRONT CORNER. Chassis report by Johnson Alignment in Torrance, A dated June 6, 015 mentions "possible frame damage left front, ight front and crossmember. Alignment OK". See photo# 20.2 & 20.5 for the report.The tech related that there was NO evidence of buckling in the frame.
I have driven the car 150K miles in this condition since purchase December 1970. Car tracks straight.
Mileage over 207,556. Engine rebuilt to stock specs ~at 92,000. Bored 0.030, tock pistons, TOCK "300hp" cam, alve springs. Original heads, ntake, ell housing. Idles OK.
Car now has NEW plug wires and intakemanifoldgaskets. Currently the engine has 20"+ of manifold vacuum at idle. Overall runs OK.
Original distributor rebushed, ew weights/springs and re-curved. New Tach Drive cable.
Original accessories include the alternator, tarter, ntake, orns, eadlightrelay, an/clutch, hivs (pulleys).
Transmission original wide ratio 4-spd Muncie. Shifts smoothly.
Front suspension total rebuild. Wheel bearings, ushings, pper/lower ball joints,tie-rod ends and NEW SPRINGS (460lb uprated). Heavy duty tie-rod connectors by GULDSTRANDS.
Rear suspension trailing arms, heel bearings, ushings by GULDSTRANDS.
Differential alsorebuilt by Dick GULDSTRAND'S shop. original gears, :36 positraction, EW STUB-AXLES.bearings etc. U-joints on half-shafts/drive shaft.
BRAKE CALIPERS and MASTER stainless steel sleeved. Calipers were modified by Dick GULDSTRANDS for the NEW "O-RING" PISTONS design.
Shocks are newer KYB and are very stiff. Body I would call "FAIR". Numerous dings, hips. Fenders radiused.
Fenders radiused to run 8" rims off a 69' Corvette. (Have the original 6' wheels). OriginallyGOODWOOD GREEN, epainted metallic maroon IMRON enamel. Still glossy. Paint is 30 years old. Numerous chips, ings etc.
WindshieldStainless steel trim is OK,Bumpers, xhaust bezels, nd MOST EXTERIOR CHROME NEEDS to be re-chromed.
Headlights both rotate.. Right headlight motor unit is a newer REBUILT GM core (not imported aftermarket!) from "Corvette Mike's" in Anaheim, A
Dash pads are original and VERY GOOD. Instrument panel and glove box look good. All instruments working, lear lenses. Clock inop. Occasionally starts running!!
Passenger seat and door panel are OK. Drivers seat has cracked pleat on upper section. Lower section some threadseparation. Drivers door arm rest vinyl is cracked.
Have enough of the original 1967 type SEAT INSERT CLOTH material if you want to have a upholstery shop replace the seat inserts (the pleated center sections).
Carpet is newer. No smoking in the car..
Radio is a aftermarket, he car did NOT come with a radio. This radio's digital display has a high draw and will drain the battery in a few days. Really needs a on/off switch.
Handling upgrades include are new stiffer (460lb) front springs,.heavy duty aluminum tie-rod connectors, amber bracket is a 69' Corvette unit as it lowers the rear roll center and improves handling. 8" Corvette rims.
Original extra parts that come with the car: 4 - 6" rims, ie-rod connectors, amber brackets, olley 3418 carb probably not rebuildable, hoke/linkage, mog pump. misc small parts.
CAR NEEDS new external CHROME, OP, nd TIRES. The left muffler baffles are loose and rattle until the unit heats up. The starter will grind about every 10 starts as flywheel has a chipped tooth.
Reached the 24 picture limit pretty quickly...have a LOT more pictures. E-mail me with specific requests I will try to comply.
Car will be available for inspection, -mail to makearrangements.Have tried to be up front about it's condition for the GOOD and the BAD points. E-mail me for questions and to arrange an inspection by you or your representative.
If you are looking for a show car, his is not it. BUT...if you want a car that you can drive and enjoy NOW it fits the bill.If you decide "down the road" to do a restoration...most every part needed is there. Finding individual correct parts can be a LOT of time and money.
I have had a LOT of fun with this car over the years...44.years to be exact. wow... have been up front about it's condition, he GOOD AND the BAD.
E-mail me for questions. I encourage an inspection by you or your representative. Of course there is NO WARRANTY.
The reserve price is lower than you may think, nd I feel very reasonable.
Thanks for reading my add ! Good luck winning the right car for you !
PJM
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