1967 Corvette Convertible 427ci / 400hp One of 10 For Sale
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1967 CorvetteBlack /Black Convertible Summary and Highlights You are bidding on a spectacular, original motor, all numbers matching, 1967 Convertible, 427ci /400 hp Corvette in its original paint and trim combination ofTuxedo Blackexterior paint andBlack Vinylinterior. This Corvette came from the factory with a 4-speed manual transmission, am/fm radio, dual side exhausts, and heavy duty suspension. This Corvette also comes with its absolutely original GM VIN tag and GM Trim tag. See “By the Numbers,” “Numbers Matching Original Engine,” “ Numbers Matching Original Transmission and Numbers Matching Original Rear End,” and “Documentation” below for more information. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE AD BEFORE BIDDING OR ASKING QUESTIONS. Some highlights are: Frame-Off restoration (completed March, 2008) NewTuxedo BlackPPG lacquer paint (February, 2007). Great fit and finish. OriginalBlack dash pads, seat belts, seat covers, door panels, and sun shades. Detailed Engine Compartment Original High performance 427ci/400hp engine (rebuilt, balanced, & dynoed,January, 2008) Muncie M21 4-Speed transmission (rebuilt December, 2007) Original 3.70:1 Positraction Rear End (rebuilt December, 2007) Original Firestone Deluxe Champion non-DOT tires All bonding strips in place. Nice beltline. All gauges, lights and accessories work. See below forthe complete list and details. T-3 Headlamps, Trico wiper arms with new blades, correct jack and jack handle. This rare 1967Tuxedo BlackCorvette Convertible was built in St. Louis, Missouri onFebruary 1st, 1967. This corvette was purchased new fromFrost Motor Sales Co., in Mechanicsburg, Ohio( halfway between Dayton, Oh and Columbus, Oh )on March 6th,1967. ThisTuxedo Black427 / 400hpCorvette is an that was owned byDavid Morgan, Dayton, Ohio,forabout the last28years ( fromaboutOctober, 1978until June, 2006 ). During this28 year period, the car sat in the garage most of the time, hence the very low mileage of37,600 miles. A Corvetteenthusiast from Louisville, Kentucky (Paul P.) purchased this corvette inJune, 2006tototally restore this corvette,with the intention of reselling the car uponcompletion of it'sframe off restoration, and consequent judging. Therestoration was completed in March, 2008. To the best of my knowledge, the car has had4 owners, including myself,during its 40+ year history. This corvette has agorgeous bodyand paint job,and a completely rust-free (never rusted) frame. Theengine is completely original and numbers matching with its high performance 400hpbig block V8, Muncie 4 Speed transmission, and 3.70:1 Positraction rear end. Over the years,this car has been nicelymaintained as original. The only changes from theway that this corvette left the factory, is the addition of the 1967 original bolt-on wheels, and original blackwall non-DOT tires. This corvette currently has the very rare original bolt-on aluminum wheels, but it came from the factory with thestandard rally wheels, trim rings, and center caps. This is a Corvette that is enjoyable to drive or show on any occasion. Thebig block V8 with the Muncie 4 Speed is the perfect combination for someone who plans to use the car on nice weekends for shows, club events orpure driving pleasure, not to mention the investment value. This car runs perfectly and will go anywhere. This car also performs the way a high performancebig block Corvette should perform…..straight and strong to redline, brakes perfectly, and smooth at any speed. By The Numbers The original GM VINplate andoriginal GM Trim Plate on all 1967 Corvettesis affixed to thebirdcage just below the glove box. The VIN Tag andTrim tagon this corvette are absolutely original to this corvette. Theyhave different NCRS master judges, and both tags were determined to be original to this corvette. The VIN Tag number and Body Plate are decoded as follows: VIN Tag #194677S109554 First Chevrolet Division of General Motors Second and third Fourth and fifth 2 Door Convertible Sixth Model Year Seventh St. Louis, Missouri Manufacturing Plant Last six Production Number. This is car #9,554 of the 22,940 built in 1967. Trim Tag(various codes indicating Style, Trim, Body, Paint and Build Date)
Build Built February 1st, 1967 Numbers Matching Original Engine This Corvettehas the original and correct, matching numbers,427cid/400hp high performancebig block V8 as denoted by the 6 digits of the engine code. These digits match with the last six digits on the VIN tag discussed above. The engine pad on this Corvette is as it should be and the stamping is absolutely original and correct. Here arethe numbers: Engine Number # 7109554T0109JC First 1967 Model Year Next six Production #9,554 of 22,940 First Engine assembled in Tonawanda, NY Next four 9, 1967 EngineAssembly Date Last two Engine suffix code JC = 427ci/400hp with 4 speedtrans Engine Block Casting # 3904351 This casting number is correct formost 1967big blockengines. Engine Block Casting Date # I 30 6 Engine block casting date codes begin with the letter "A" for January, "B" for February, and so on through “L” for December. The letter "I" represents the month of September. This first letter is followed by a digit, or digits, representing the day of the month ("1" through "31") followed by a single digit designating the last digit of the calendar year. I 30 6=September 30, 1966 Bigblock engines wereassembled atTonawanda, New York. The engine in this car was cast onSeptember 30th, 1966and laterassembled on January 9th, 1967(see Engine Number above). Final assembly of the car was completed on or about February 1st, 1967. Numbers Matching Transmission and Rear End The transmission and rear end on this car are alsooriginal and correct for thiscar. Here are the numbers: Transmission, M-21, Muncie 4-speed This corvette hasthecorrect Muncie 4-speed M21transmission. The transmissionis the original transmission that came with this corvette. The vin derrative on the transmission matches the vin number of this corvette.. 7S109554. The date stamp on the transmission is P7A23, which translates intoJanuary 23rd, 1967, which also coresponds to the production schedule date of this corvette. Rear End #FA01 1767 The rear end on this car is original to the corvette. The first two letters “FA” represent anoptional axle ratio of 3.70:1 with Positraction Rear Axle. The remaining digits represent a manufacture date of January 17th, 1967. Corvette rear ends did not have a VIN stamping and can only be matched to the car based on the date and originality of the rear end. In this case, the match is as good as it gets. Some additionalnumbers on this car are as follows: Bell 3899621 Aluminum construction, 11" clutch
Cylinder datedL28 6, andA 3 7 ( November28, 1966& January 3,1967 ) Exterior Safety Plate,windshieldYA( October, 1966 ) drivers winYA (Oct. 66) Engine 2-bolt main, I 30 6, ( dated September 30, 1966 ) Exhaust LH and #3880828 RH Horn made by Delco Remy Intake made by Winters, all aluminum construction, oval port Master made by Delco Moraine Rear 1767, 3.70:1 ( dated January 17, 1967 ) Voltage (dated January, 1967) Water #3856284, made by GM This corvette came from GM with the following 12 options:
Based on the above listed options and production quantities, there wereless than 9, 1967 corvette convertibles manufactured withTuxedo Blackexterior paint withBlack vinylinterior with the L68,427 /400 hp engine. Operations As of this writing, everything works on this car. I don’t mean I think it works, I mean it really works. Here’s the list of itemsjust checked recently: Ease of Start - the engine starts with just a single turn of the key and one pump of the gas pedal. Horns - both blow correctly, loud and clear, with both the high tone and low tone. HeadLights – Thelow beams and high beams both function as designed. These T3 original style headlamps look great and the headlight buckets both rotate smoothly and correctly, with no stuttering or delays, to the fully open or closed positions. Parking Lights - The 4) parking lights work correctly, both the front and the rear. License and Tail Lights - both work correctly Brake lights – perfect. Back up lights – perfect. Turn Signals & Hazard warning- all flashers function correctly, and turn signals cancel properly. Windshield wipers and washer – wipers functionat both low and high speed, the washer squirts water as it should. All other lights – interior lights, gauge lights.high beam, turn signal, and brake indicator lights. All checked and working. Gauges – every single gauge, Speedometer, Tachometer, fuel, ammeter, temperature, oil pressure, work correctly. Radio – removed andreconditioned. Both FMand AM work properly. The pushbuttons also work for preset stations. Clock – removed and refurbished. Works great. Heater, Defroster,& Fan – blows outside air, or hot air, in either direction, and the fan works fine at all 3 speeds Cigarette lighter – works properly, pops out when ready. Odometer reset - reset works correctly in either direction. Seats- both the passenger and driver seats adjust correctly, and both seat backs lock into position. Seat Belts- both the passenger and driver original seat beltsoperate correctly, both latching and adjustable. Side Windows -both sidewindows open and close completely and smoothly, without binding or interference. VentWindows -bothventwindows open and close completely and smoothly, without binding or excessive force. Locks - The ignition key works as designed. Both compartment doors and theglove boxdoor also lock and unlock properly. Doors & Hood - the doors open easily & they close properly and securely. The hood totally closes and it releases correctly.
About the Restoration The interior of this car is totallyoriginal,such as: carpet, door panels, seats,seat foam, dash pads and sun visors. The interior on this car is exceptionally nice……see pics.I have tried to keep everythingin great shape as original, and it is ingreatoriginal condition, and the interior rear view mirror is also original.All gauges in the dash cluster have been examined and refurbished as needed. Most gauges are original to the car. You need to remember that this corvette only had 37,660 original miles on it, at the start of the restoration in 2006. The speedometer now shows 35 miles. The exterior paint is newTuxedo Blacklacquer paint. The rebuilt and ballancedoriginal engine runs great….absolutely no disappointments here. The engine compartment isalso exceptionalwith lots ofattention given to details. The engine has been completely rebuilt andbalanced, with all of the correct components. Anything that might have needed to be replaced... was replaced. The body was taken off of the frame. The underside of the body was completely cleaned and reconditioned. The frame and all chassis parts were also removed and reconditioned... new brake lines and fuel lines, new brake calipers, restored wheel hubs and emergency brake shoes and lines. This corvette looks and preforms just like new.
Exterior The paint on this car isawsome, as it should be, as it was recently painted ( February, 2007), withTuxedo Blacklacquer paint with the correct Rally Red stinger. The exterior paint has the correct sheen and luster, while the door jambs and body jambs have the correctsatin finish. All of the old paint and old primer was removed, prior to the repaint. All new GM weatherstriping was installed on the hood, both doors, and the decklid. The front and rear bumpers, door handles, and all exterior chrome and stainlessare all original to this corvette, and the chrome finish on the bumpers has been rechromed, and is in pristine conditon.The windowglass in this corvette is all correctly dated to this 1corvette's 1967 production schedule. The outside mirror is the original mirror to this corvette, and it appears to be perfect. The windshield wiper armsand wiper blades are of Trico manufacture, as they should be, and they are inmint condition.The original style T3 headlights look awsome in this corvette, and none of the parking lights or rear light lens are cracked. The thin black rocker panels, with aluminum accent trim are also in overall exceptional condition, and they help to accent the dual side exhaust system, with perfect chrome tips. This corvette is currently equiped withtheoptional 1967 original bolt-on Aluminum wheels, with originalnon-DOT Firestone Deluxe Championbiastires. This corvette originally came from GM with the standard rally wheels with center caps and trim rings. Only 720 1967 corvettes came from GM with the bolt-on wheeloption. Interior The interior of this corvette is in overallpristine condition. Theblackvinylseat covers and seat foamare original to this corvetteand they appear as nearly mint.Of the 22,940 corvettes produced in 1967,about halfof these corvettes hadblackvinyl interior. All carpeting, both front and rear,is original carpeting. Theblackdash pads, door panels, sunshades,and seat belts, are originalto this corvette, and they are in excellent + condition. The gauges are all original and they appear as original and perfect condition ( recently refurbished and reconditioned ). The steering wheel has no cracks, and the 3 spokes have the correct brushed metal appearance. The interior rear view mirror is the original mirror, and it is also inexcellentcondition. Theglove boxarea is also inoriginal condition, with a new glovebox interior being recently installed.The glovebox also contains the correct components: key envelope with extra set of keys, pop booklet, original owners manual and owners manual bag, and radio instruction card. Theoriginalblack seat beltsare installedand functional on this corvette, and they are inboth pristine andoriginal condition. The console and armrest are also recently reconditioned, and both appear inel mintocondition. The original 1967 corvette dated jack and lug wrench are included in the rear storage area, behind the front seats. The dated jack, and lug wrench are in perfect condition, along with the double rear storage area. The sill plates are perfecto mundo original sill plates, with no scratches or blemishes. Chassis The frame of this corvette is inasnewcondition, as this corvette has undergone a complete frame off restoration. The frame, A-arms, trailing arms, dust shields, and front & rear suspension bars have been completely restored, and they are probably better than new. The frame shows no evidence of any repairs or replaced frame sections, and the frame is overall in original andperfect conditon. We also photographed thestamped vin number on the frame. ( the vin number stamped into the frame ( 7S109554 ) is the same vin # that is stamped into the vin tag). The A-arms and control arms, both upper and lower, are the original A-arms to this corvette, and all four appear to be in original condition, with no evidence of any type of damage or misuse. The front splash shields are inplace and they are also inmint condition. Both headlight motors were disassembled and restored to as-new condition. The Delco master cylinder, # 5455509 is the correct part number ( and it was restored), along with the Delco master cylinder cap. Theside exhaust system, including integral mufflers are fully functional, and they appear in as new condition, as they are GM components. The transmission in this corvette is the original 1967transmission to this corvette, dated P7A23, January 23, 1967.This transmissionisthe originalMuncie M21 4-speed close ratio transmission ( 7S109554 ), withthe original corvetteshifter. The rear end in this corvette is the original rear end to this corvette. Stamped on the rear end is "FA01 1767". That means that this rear end was built on January 17, 1967, and that the rear end ratio is 3.70:1. The rear half shafts are inperfect condition as are the rear strut rods, rear sway bar, F41 rear spring,and spindle supports. Theoptional F41 shocks on this corvette are a very rare and expensive component. Mechanical Theblock on this corvettehas the correct casting number and casting date for this corvette. The casting number is 3904351, and the casting date isI 306 (September 30, 1966). The numbers on the engine pad are7109554and T0109JC. The vin stamp, 7109554, indicates a 1967 corvette and the last 6 digits of this corvette's serial number, 109554. The assembly stamp, T0109JC indicates that the block was assembled at the Tonawanda,New Yorkplant on January 9th, 1967, and the engine is a400 hp with 4-speed transmission, and 3 x 2barrel carburators. The engine and engine compartment have been detailed, and the complete engine and engine compartmentare highly detailed to NCRS judging standards. The heads are the correct3904390double hump cylinder heads, and also theorange painted metalvalve covers are the correctbig blockvalve covers. The Winters aluminum intake manifold, # 3894382, alsois correct, and it has no cracks or repairs. The 3) 2-barrel carburators areHolley2-barrel carburator #3659, # 3660, and # 3659, all with the correct date codes of 6B4, 6B3, and 6B4. 6B3 is3rd week of December 1966, 6B4 is4th week ofDecember 1966. The air cleaner is alsoan original and it isperfect in appearance. The exhaust manifolds are also both correct... # 3880827 and # 3880828. The Delco Remy distributorand Delco Remy Coil are also correct, # 1111248 ( dated6 K 4( October 4, 1966) ) and # 1115264 coil. The distributor also has the correct Delco Remydistributor cap, with no R. The vacuum advance is also correct, along with the dated AC braided spark plug wires. The fuel pump is the correct AC # 6440482. The water pump is the correct # 3856284, and it is dated correctly for this corvette. The water pump has been completely rebuilt with new bearings and a special hi-efficiency impellar, which increases the water flow through this big block engine, to help increase cooling. The restored radiatoristhe correct original radiator, # 3008567, which has been recored to also increase engine cooling ability. The radiator cap is also the correct RC-15 radiator cap, made by AC Delco. All of the rubber hoses and fan belts are the correct components and the clamps are also the correctly dated clamps. The alternator is the correct # 1100693, and it is also dated correctly,6 M 29(December 6, 1966 ). The battery is one of the new no-maintenance, double cranking power, originalappearing restoration batterys ( that sells for about $ 250.00). The voltage regulator is the correct # 1119515, and it is dated correctly7A (January, 1967). The horn relayis alsothe correct part # 1115837. The windshield wiper and washer assembly is completely restored, and it looks and operates perfectly. Even the oil plug, on the oil pan, is the correct part... with the capital A inside ofa triangle. Documentation Original GMPOP Booklet. This original GMPOP booklet with protecto-platehas been examined and verified byseveral different NCRS Master Judges, and ithas beendetermined to be the Real Deal. This the this is an originalTuxedo Black/ withBlack vinylinterior, corvette convertible, with a 400hp engine. This corvette was awarded a Regional Top Flight awardinMarch 2008, inNovi, Michiganat the NCRS Regional judging event. It was awarded a Chapter Top Flight award in June, 2008, in Dayton, Ohio at the NCRS Chapter judging event. It was awarded aNational Top Flight award in July, 2008, inSt.Louis, Mo.at the NCRSNational judging event. At each of these 3judging events, it was also verified that both the GM Vin tag and the GM trim tag are both original and correct to this rare corvette. For the first time being judged, this corvette did very well. It's overall score at the Regional judging event was 98.3% ( with0 driving points). It only lost 73 points out of 4,510 total possible points. There were no judging deductions taken on the engine pad. At the next 2 judging events, the chapter event in Dayton, Ohio, and the National judging event in St. Louis, Mo, it scored 99.0 % at both events. I also have the following records: Owner History: This corvette was sold originally byFrost Motor Sales Co.in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, in March, 1967. Don Leake, of Dayton Ohio, was the original owner. Donald Edmunds, ofUnion Ohio,was the2nd owner. I haveowner history recordsdating back to 1967 showing thatDavid Morgan, ofDayton, Ohioownedthis corvettefrom about 1978 until June, 2006. Acorvette enthusiast, Paul P. of Louisville, Kentucky, bought this corvette fromDavid Morganin June, 2006, afterhe had ownedthis corvette for about28 years. Inspection and Research The history of this car was researched and the car was closely inspected prior to my purchase inJune, 2006. I personally inspected the car, checkedthe numbers, checked every switch and light, and reviewed all of the available documentation, including the engine number stamping, the VIN tag, and body plate. The numbers on this car are absolutely correct. Nothing has been changed ortampered within any way. This corvette is restored to the highest standards, thebodycame off and all of the suspension componentswere completely restored…new bushings, springs, rebuilt trailing arms, A-arms, etc. At this level,this corvette is a $ 275,000 to $ 300,000 car given its very rare color options,super nicebody and original numbers matching drive train (see P__eam’s website for prices on Black 427/400’s). This car runs great…starts with one turn of the key…..brakes perfectly….idles smoothly…..runs strong and hard to redline……straight as an arrow and steady at any speed…..and everything works. Contact and Payment Information Please give me a call with questions on this car. I enjoy the car hobby and I am more than happy to answer any questions. I will also help arrange for an inspection and work with your shipper to get the car loaded for transport. It’s fairly stressful buying a 40 year old car on Ebay. I would strongly recommend coming to see the car in person, or hiring a competent inspector to examine any corvette purchase. It is better toinvest $500 than make a $ 275,000+ or more mistake, and you willfeelgreat when the transport driver pulls up to your neighborhood and you know exactly what’s rolling off the back ofhis truck. Bid with confidence….the winning bidder will be the new owner of this car. The car will be available for inspection during the auction. If you don’t have time to arrange for inspection prior to the end of the auction, you can inspect the car after the auction ends. You can also travel toLouisville, Kentuckyto see the car after the auction ends. If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, you can pass on the car, and I’ll return your down payment and re-list the corvette. Your travel expenses, however, are your own and I will not consider any reimbursement for your travel to see the car. Also, once you have it shipped to your location, it’s yours to keep. The car has been represented accurately in this ad and not too many people are willing to give the above terms. Call Paul. Cell is 502-648-4059 or 502-244-4400. Leave a message, if necessary, and I’ll call back asap. You can email me at kyimports@earthlink.net. The car is located inLouisville, Kentuckyand I will only accept cash at time of pickup, cashier’s check, or certified checkfor payment. I have a clear title to the vehicle. This is a $ 275,000 to $ 300,000 corvette. I will need complete contact information and a $ 5,000 deposit within 4 business days of the end of the auction. You must contact me within 24 hours of auction end by phone to confirm your deposit, payment and inspection plans. This corvette is also advertised locally. Auto Transport Quote  |