1967 Chevrolet Corvette

Stingray -

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

RK Motors Charlotte 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, US Phone : 704-596-5211 Email : joseph.carroll@rk-motors.com Frame Up Built 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray LT1 ! Two weeks ago, we rolled out a black 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window, powered by a supercharged LS6 and backed up by a 6 speed manual. Within 24 hours, we received flame mail from Corvette purists deriding the car and offering their valuable market advice that the car wouldn't bring $50K. In reality, the car sold for $125K. In 36 hours. And we had 10 guys asking us when we would be getting another. Ummmmmm .... how about never? As those of us that do this for a living understand, things have subtly shifted over the past ten years. And while there will always be a place for 25 copies of what was built 50 years ago sitting neatly in a row while judges check to make sure that the power steering hoses have the correct codes on them, the demand for these types of cars has been overrun by demand for cars who are unique and perform better than stock. Think less art and conformity ..... and more pure enjoyment. We talk a lot about originality and "correctness" here at the shop, and there are few cars where "correct" is more hotly debated than Corvettes. So what's a guy to do when he has a killer 1967 Corvette coupe with a numbers-matching 327, a 4-speed, tank sticker, and a desire to both enjoy and preserve the car? Well, my advice would NOT be to give it an 8-year frame-off restoration that ends up costing more than $200,000, but that's exactly what happened here. The result? A car that is stunning in person, with a built LT-1 under the hood (the original engine was removed and preserved, just in case the car needed to hit the road once in a while), an incredibly detailed show-quality chassis, and that is unquestionably better than new in every way. Now if you're a regular reader, you know that "better than new" is a no-no with a lot of Corvette restorers, an attitude that I certainly appreciate and respect. And if you are one of those guys who has made it his life's work to make sure that every Corvette at an NCRS show has the correct owner's manual in the glovebox, you should stop reading right now and skip on down to our Bloomington Gold winning 1967 tri-power Roadster. For the guys that simply love to own and drive hot cars, and for the purists that have a wild streak, stay with me. This Corvette is so nice, you'll forget all about duplicating factory "flaws" the instant you see the beautifully smoothed and painted chassis, the immaculate paint, and the extreme attention to detail that no assembly line could ever duplicate. First off, it's important to note that this is a black-on-black car with a red Stinger hood, arguably the best color combination on a Corvette Stingray. As I always say, if you're going to paint it black, it better be perfect, and this one is so straight we caught some scientists in the shop using it to calibrate their instruments. OK, not really, but wow, is this an incredible black car. Forget visible bonding seams and factory alignment, this car looks like dark matter from a black hole settled on the fiberglass and simply assumed the shape of a Corvette. Panel gaps are precise, and yes, that's a big block hood with a red stinger, added for some contrast (the original hood is available). Every square inch of the car has been color sanded and buffed to a distortion-free finish?look at those photos carefully and you'll see what I'm talking about. This one is seriously nice. Of course, with a body like this, you can't hang cheap jewelry on it, so every piece of chrome was refinished to better-than-new condition. Stainless was polished until it shone like a mirror, and everything was carefully installed and aligned. Glass is new and crystal clear, while all the emblems and badges are fresh reproduction items that are crisp and sharp, including the LT-1 badge slyly added to the hood dome. As I mentioned earlier, the car's matching-numbers original 327 was removed and stored, and in its place is a fire-breathing 1972 LT-1 that was grossly over-built when the car was restored. It features a crazy big .550-inch lift roller camshaft, Airflow Research slant-plug aluminum heads that were fully ported and polished, and eight high-compression 11.5:1 GM pistons making the whole thing go. Up top is a 750 CFM Holley double-pumper, while MSD supplied the ignition system. This one cackles like serial killer, and who needs a big block anyway? This car will probably humiliate any factory 427 in a fair fight. In case you can't tell, this car was built to stop hearts at car shows, so the engine wasn't merely thrown into a black engine bay. There's a lot of shiny in there, ranging from the Edelbrock chrome air cleaner and Chevrolet valve covers, to the braided stainless fuel lines and trick Coolflex radiator hoses. The intake was fully polished before it was installed, and just for effect, bright red plug wires were added. Long-tube headers handle the exhaust and let this high-winding small block breathe properly through a true dual exhaust system. I wish this car came with a rotisserie so you could more easily show off the chassis, which is truly remarkable. I think I mentioned earlier how nice the frame is?it was actually filled, sanded, and smoothed before the satin black paint was sprayed. The body sits on new urethane body mounts, and there are new lines, hoses, nuts and bolts throughout, all beautifully installed to look good. The chrome shop was called on to dress it up, with a chrome-plated rear end, including the half-shafts, sway bars, brake backing plates, and transverse leaf spring. The T10 4-speed hangs off a chrome bellhousing and the floors are beautifully finished. A new stainless gas tank hangs out back, ensuring a clean, uninterrupted supply of high-octane. It rolls on a set of correct 1967 Corvette wheels, with brand spanking new redline radials that look perfect on this Stingray. Inside, surprisingly (and thankfully), they took it easy and simply restored it to stock specifications. Beautiful new black seat-covers have only about 600 miles of seat time on them, and there's fresh foam underneath. New black carpets, headliner and door panels match the original equipment (this was an original black-on-black car) perfectly. The dash is beautifully restored, with rebuilt gauges and a wood-grain steering wheel as original. Even the seat springs are new! To be honest, I don't know what you could do to make this interior better?the original design combined with impeccable workmanship and first-rate materials has resulted in a driver's compartment where you'll want to spend a lot of time. Documentation is notable, as it includes the original tank sticker, original owner's manual, and an original warranty booklet with Protect-O-Plate. This car has already started collecting trophies, and now it's time for a new owner to start filling up his trophy room. And as I mentioned, both the original engine and the original hood are available, just in case the incredible workmanship isn't enough for you and you want to take it back to 100% stock. The new owner of this Corvette will also receive the original, numbers matching 327 engine, and the correct, original hood for the car, painted to match. Yes, count me among the group that appreciates a "correctly" restored Corvette, flaws and all. But that wasn't the point with this car. Instead, the goal was to build a period hot-rod with show-winning finish quality and a high-performance engine that takes no prisoners. But the builder gets a big tip of the hat for recognizing that Corvette fans do appreciate originality, and preserving the original engine for the future. You can't argue with the quality of the work that went into this car, and with $200,000+ worth of blood, sweat, and tears, I'm not surprised. It has recently appraised for $185,000, but you couldn't duplicate it for what we're asking today. Fully sorted and ready to rumble, this is one Corvette where I'm happy to say that it's better than new in every single way. Call today! FACTS & FIGURES Year:1967 Mileage:84110 VIN: Transmission Type:Manual Type of Vehicle Title:Clear Number of Cylinders:8 Primary Color:Black Interior Color:Black About this auction & RK Motors Charlotte As the world rushes into hard assets ahead of collapsing paper money, sales of top notch classic cars are exploding. Remember, they aren't making anymore #1 condition 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertibles! In times of economic uncertainty, capital flows to the highest quality assets which contain the least amount of risk and the classic car market is no exception. The lesson is simple: buy the very best you can find! Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask! Note that our cars are on display in our showroom, in national print ads, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time. RK Motors Charlotte sells 30-40 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear, it means that it sold to someone who saw it somewhere else. If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. If you would like to make a sales visit or inspection, we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with you. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll at 440-313-8091 or (704)596-5211. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility. For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service. Our Transportation Manager, Tony Klein, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs. A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joe's email address is: Joseph.Carroll@rk-motors.com. Our retail showroom is located in sunny Charlotte, NC. We usually 100-140 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment, stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars! In addition to retail showroom in Charlotte, NC, our sister company, RK Motors Auto Restoration is a full restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop, located in Mentor, Ohio. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. RKM restored cars have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, contact Joe Carroll at (704)596-5211. Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that ?we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact Gary Volpicelli at: (704)596-5211. Gary's direct email address is: gary.volpicelli@rk-motors.com. Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. Here's what some of customers have to say: http://rk-motors.com/testimonials.htm. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Bid with confidence! For general information, call us at: (704)596-5211. You can send an email directly to our President, Joseph Carroll, at: joseph.carroll@rk-motors.com. 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