67 Corvette 427

[Watchdog]

Once upon a time

That looks exactly like the one my good friend had back in 1970, same colour, convertible...except his had the factory side pipes. We worked for Duke Power then, building towers, and I'd ride to work with him. He scared the bejesus out of me, driving that thing. But he let me drive it a few times...wow! So much horsepower.

 

[ameridaddy]

I had a series of three of those, all one year old, low mileage, as a college graduation present from me to me; one with rollback mileage that the state police made the dealer take back, one stolen from me after only a couple months, one sold a couple years later. All of them were Goodwood Green, a dark British racing green color, with a white stripe on the hood stinger.
That 427, especially the 435 HP version, was wayyyy too much engine for those skinny little 7.75-15 tires. Even with rotation, I burned off all the tread on my first set of tires in about 8,000 miles.
I think I sold the last one in late 1969 for $3,300. Along about the same time, I saw an ad for a 289 Shelby Cobra (the real one, not a Mustang or kit car) in the DC paper for $7995. That was highway robbery, doncha know?
Ain't hindsight frustrating?

 

[Sevens]

It's an heirloom-quality Corvette for sure. If I'd been the son, it would still be in my possession despite knowing I could get well over half-a-million for it.

I'd never call you a liar, but I think your heart is talking and your brain is being bypassed. It's also extremely easy to make a bold statement when the situation isn't real.

I think the decision and thought process might be quite different if you actually were the son and you DID have the car and you were aware of the payout.

The car is inspiring. But you could hardly do a thing with it.
In the same spot, I couldn't sell it fast enough.

 

[Huskerguy]

I worked in the auto collision industry for the early years of my working career. Worked at a shop that specialized in vettes, Mercedes, BMW's, Caddy's and anything else out of the norm back in the late 70's and early 80's. I can't tell you how many vettes I repaired and restored. I never had the desire to own one myself. In spite of what people thought, they really were not that hard to repair body wise. You can form just about anything with fiberglass. It is some itchy stuff though. Makes me itch just thinking about it.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Was driving down Menual, major E-W street here in town.
The light turned Red.
I stopped.
Heard a squeal and a nasty crashing sound.
I jumped out to see a Stringray suspended on the trailer ball sticking out the rear of my pickup.
The driver jumped out and screamed 'Why Did You Stop?'
I replied, the light turned Red!
He backed off the Vette.
That was one ugly hole!

 

[Farmer17]

When I was 16 years old growing up in Tulsa around 1975 I worked at a huge mexican restaurant called "Casa Bonita". There was about 220 employees there, mostly high school students, and several managers. The restaurant owner was a car guy and the manager and assistant manager were given "company cars" which were Corvettes. One was Navy and the other Butterscotch and they had T-tops and it was really a blast when a boss said to go run an errand or pick someone up at the airport and would toss you his car keys!

 

[poorbroker]

I owned a 1967 Corvette Roadster (convertible) for 19 years. It was Lynndale Blue w/ White interior, 327cu. inch/350 H.P., 4-speed, side pipes and factory bolt on Wheels. Sold it about 6 years ago. Old Corvettes are a lot like older S&W handguns; they are fun to own, you can use and enjoy them and when you are ready to sell them they have probably gone up in value. I love a hobby that pays for its self!

 

[rkittine]

435 HP / 427 L-89 - Factory Side Pipes and all matching numbers. The 4:88 rear is an issue though.

Bob

 

[Tradewind36]

My first Vette was a new '72 coupe white with saddle leather, then added a '63 coupe to the collection. A few years later my ex got the '72 and I kept the '63. Next was a '73 vert. Traded that on a used '85, kept that for a couple years then my last Vette was a new '89. In '92 I decided to break away from the expense and hassle of owning a Vette and be practical for a few years. Now at 70 I'm getting the fever again, either a C5 or C6.

 

[rkittine]

My favorite Vette wa a 67 350HP / 327 Roadster in Marlboro Maroon. With the 3.70s rear, it was a fun cruiser, got reasonable mileage, great high end and fun to drive. I was sorry after I traded it for the Rat Motor, which however is a better investment.

All my Vettes have come from D&M Corvette in Downers Grove, Illinois, the official rebuilder for Chevy.

Bob

 

[brjr51]

67 was a high water mark for all things GM in my opinion. First year Camaros and Firebirds, the SS 396 Chevelles and GTO's still had that brawny look, redesigned Nova,(Chevy ll still), and the sleek Impala. Last year before the Government got involved with things like headrests and marker lights. Probably saved lives but took away from the designs. And I still like the ignition on the dash where it belongs.

 

[BRatliff]

435 HP / 427 - Factory Side Pipes and all matching numbers. The 4:88 rear is an issue though.

Bob

Oh my, 4:88's, I bet they are an issue!! A new set of rear tires once on month, half shafts every time you really get on it. I would imagine not much freeway driving and what? about 7 or 8 miles per gallon?

I love steep gears. Tubbed with a narrowed Ford 9" and a set of 28-10 drag slicks, that thing would snap your neck on a hard launch. Thank goodness it is a soft top. Without a cage you would more than likely buckle the roof. Ask me how I know .

Absolutely beautiful ride. I will confess to being a Ford guy, but could change my mind for yours. Bob

 

[rkittine]

I had a 69 Yenko Camaro that I bought new, that had a locked rear. Now that wore out tires unless you only went in a straight line 100% of the time. Wish I still had that and my Baldwin Motor cars from the same era.

Bob

 

[1955joe]

i don't have to wish I still had my car....still got my 68 firebird. she's loud and fast and turns heads every where I go. bought it over 30 yrs ago for 1,700 bux and now they are selling for 25 to 35 grand... good investment eh?

 

[rkittine]

I bought my Yenko for $3,855.00 new. Sold it for $2,450.00. Today in the shape it was when I sold it, it would bring about $650,000.00. Paid about $7,000 for each of my Baldwin Motion cars. Don't even want to think what they would be worth today. One with a 1 of 25 L-88.

Bob

 

[Rastoff]

One day I would like to have a Corvette. Personally, I like the 1971-1982 body style. I know, they're not great cars, but I like them.

Rest assured, I would never pay 6 figures for any car.

 

[ladder13]

I had this 80 L82 for about 31 years. Loved the shape/aero of the 80-82's.

 

[Sevens]

Would anyone care to comment on the 1987 Corvette? I'm not trying to be a downer but that dual-range transmission seemed like a bad joke to me. My buddy had one and neither of us quite understood the best way to make use of that transmission.

The Buick GN stole the title of America's fastest production car that year. Must stick in some craws even to this day!

 

[Doug M.]

I don't think of myself as being a big guy at 6'1/225, but I can't comfortably get into or out of a Vette, or ride/drive one. They are also not really good choices when there are two rottweilers that need to be transported.

 

[4barrel]

I bought my Yenko for $3,855.00 new. Sold it for $2,450.00. Today in the shape it was when I sold it, it would bring about $650,000.00. Paid about $7,000 for each of my Baldwin Motion cars. Don't even want to think what they would be worth today. One with a 1 of 25 L-88.

Bob

L88s were 500 hp+ that year. A friend of mine has a Yenco camero.