67 Corvette 427

[rkittine]

Yes, the L-88 Motor was a $5,000+ option in those days, while the option on my 67 435 HP, was $158.00. For insurance purposes, it was listed as 475 HP, though was well over 500. Factory spec showed 12.5:1 compression and 560 Gross HP. Fun to look at my window sticker and tank sticker (build instructions) for my 67. I have an aluminum headed 435HP/427 that I am about to send out for a full overhaul. Its going in a Nova.

Bob

 

[doublesharp]

This 1963 split window has been in my local Craigslist for a few days now. Wonder if I could test drive it for the summer?

1963 Corvette Coupe - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

 

[rkittine]

Don't know where you live, but you'll cook in the summer in a 63 Split Window coupe. Never made it in the race circuit either due to the rear view restrictions.

Bob

 

[BigBill]

I would love to build one last ground shaking 1,000hp car but I remember my younger days with my drag car. I had to park it in front of the window at the bar, be with it all the time, it took over my life. Today it's even worse with car theft.

 

[PALADIN85020]

427 Vettes are works of art - I took this shot of the open hood on one as an abstract art project.

The early Sting Rays ('63-'67) are among the most svelte of all Corvettes, in my opinion. This '65 hard top roadster belonged to me many years ago. I still regret that I let it go.

This one wasn't mine, but it's a nearly exact duplicate.

John

 

[leswad]

I once owned a black on black, 427 powered, Z06 that was pure evil...

The Vin number even ended: 666

 

[Rastoff]

This 1963 split window has been in my local Craigslist for a few days now. Wonder if I could test drive it for the summer?

1963 Corvette Coupe - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

Something wrong here. A real '63 split window that was rusted and had no engine would bring $50K. A running edition that was restored and in good running condition will be 4x that.

 

[rkittine]

Lots of scams on Craigslist.

 

[Donn]

Had my '67 Vette since 1971, first thing I bought when I got out of the Army, $2500. It's a small block, (L-79), convertible, not nearly as valuable as the low production, big blocks. Still, it's worth a hell of a lot more than I paid for it. Don't even like leaving it parked in my own driveway for any length of time. That said, it's a driver, not Wedgewood china. When the weather breaks, (if it ever does), it'll be on the road.

 

[wheelgun28]

I had a 66' convertible was a 390 427. The original engine was long gone when I go it but all the big block stuff was still in place.

The car at one time was a bit customized as so many were. I spent time and money undoing all of it.

I had it for about ten years, sold it to buy a house when we got married. It was a fun car in its day, I look at them today and wonder if I would enjoy another. Honestly I am not sure, kinda spoiled by new cars.

If you see a Nassau blue with blue interior 1966 427 390, vin 194676S114620, I had her for a while. Would be nice to see her again.

 

[rkittine]

Today's Vetts are less expensive, faster, last longer, easier to repair for less money and have lots of luxury. But, They just Ain't the same!

My 67 was $5,985.00 on the sticker in 1967, but in 1967, I was in college and did not have two nickels to rub together.

Bob

 

[Tradewind36]

I still have the purchase agreement for my '72 T-top, $6415.40

 

[epj]

If I can get these pics to load, here are a couple of the nicer vintage Vettes that have passed thru my hands:

 

[NYlakesider]

Nice, very nice!

 

[rkittine]

I had a 65' Small Block with the High Output 327 - 365 HP with solids. The fuely was the only higher horsepower small block at 375 and a pay to keep running.

My 67 327/350HP though was the one I liked to drive the most.

 

[NYlakesider]

I had a 65' Small Block with the High Output 327 - 365 HP with solids. The fuely was the only higher horsepower small block at 375 and a pay to keep running.

I was real involved in the street racing of the 60s. (Had a well built 440 Dodge RT) I also worked part time for my buddy that owned a speed shop/ garage. Those Fuelys were a real PITA to keep them running right. Most times a 340 HP would tear up a Fluely in street Grand Prix action, or even on the legitimate drag strips many times.

 

[epj]

I had a 65' Small Block with the High Output 327 - 365 HP with solids. The fuely was the only higher horsepower small block at 375 and a pay to keep running.

My 67 327/350HP though was the one I liked to drive the most.

I have to agree with the 327/350 being sweet to drive. But, nothing quite like the feel and sound of a well tuned fuelie. I was privileged to own and drive one for a few years. Had to learn to tune it myself as there was nowhere to take it to get it worked on. Probably couldn't have afforded it if there had been!

 

[amazingflapjack]

1965 Vette

427 Vettes are works of art - I took this shot of the open hood on one as an abstract art project.

The early Sting Rays ('63-'67) are among the most svelte of all Corvettes, in my opinion. This '65 hard top roadster belonged to me many years ago. I still regret that I let it go.

This one wasn't mine, but it's a nearly exact duplicate.

John

Had a friend who had a 65' w/ 396-425 HP motor-wow, that thing was a Hoss!!

 

[rockquarry]

Body style after '67 took a drastic departure from good looks, a trend that continues today.

 

[rkittine]

Yep, Chevy came out with the 396 in the 65 Vette to be compatible with what was THOUGHT to be the new IROC unlimited max cubic inch rule of 400. A 396 with 5 thousands ring wear would keep it at 400, but then the rules were set for higher CU IN displacement and the next year out came the 427. The Yenko's actually had 430 cu in engines, 427 plus legal ring wear.