1967 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Sting Ray 427/435 Coupe
- Engine
- 7.0L (427 cu in) V8, triple two-barrel carburetors (Tri-Power), 435 hp, 460 lb-ft torque; L71 package, numbers-matching
- Colour
- Goodwood Green over black
A 1967 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Sting Ray coupe finished in Goodwood Green over Black, equipped with the numbers-matching L71 427-cubic-inch Tri-Power V-8 rated at 435 horsepower, M21 close-ratio four-speed gearbox, and G81 Positraction rear axle. Produced on 17 January 1967, the car underwent a comprehensive restoration by 1990 and subsequently earned an NCRS Top Flight Award with a judged score of 98.6, reflecting its high degree of factory correctness and preserved specification.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$145,600
- —Auction saleSold US$168,000
- → 1994Acquisition unknownFrancis Flynnpartial documentation
Pennsylvania-based owner who completed a full restoration by 1990, after which the car received an NCRS Top Flight Award with a score of 98.6.
- 1994 → 2010Acquisition unknownPennsylvania collectorpartial documentation
Described as a well-known Pennsylvania collection; held the car from 1994 until approximately 2010.
- 2010 →Acquisition unknownCurrent Pennsylvania consignorpartial documentation
Also based in Pennsylvania; corrected minor details after acquisition, had brake components professionally restored, and later performed a full chassis service and carburetor work before limited road use.
Competition
- 1990National Corvette Restorers SocietyNCRS Top Flight Award judgingTop Flight Award — score of 98.6
Car was evaluated following completion of its full restoration while owned by Francis Flynn in Pennsylvania.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1990Restoration
Complete restoration of the vehicle was carried out, finished by 1990 to a standard sufficient to achieve a near-perfect NCRS judging score.
Restoration was completed while the car was owned by Francis Flynn.
- —MechanicalLonestar Caliper Co
Minor detail corrections were made to improve factory accuracy; brake calipers and master cylinder were professionally rebuilt.
Work carried out by the current consignor after acquiring the car circa 2010.
- —ServiceHolley
Full chassis service performed and carburetors rebuilt to recommission the car for road use.
Carried out approximately four years before cataloguing; subsequent use has been limited and careful.
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