Frame Off 1967 Marlboro Maroon Corvette Coupe 427/390 W/ "4 Season" Factory Ac on 2040-cars
US $126,000.00
Year:1967
Mileage:100
Color:
Marlboro Maroon - Factory Original Color
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Black Leather
Location:
Austin, Texas, United States
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Big Block 427 V8 390HP
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 194377S121700
Year: 1967
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Corvette
Trim: Coupe
Options: Factory 4 Season Air Conditioning, Posi Traction 3:55 Ratio, Push Button AM/FM Radio, Back up Lights, Owner's Manual and Disclosures, Tank Sticker, Build Sheet, Leather Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Day Night Mirror
Mileage: 100
Power Options: Power Steering, SS Brakes, Aluminized Exhaust, Air Conditioning
Exterior Color: Marlboro Maroon - Factory Original Color
Interior Color: Black Leather
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Frame off restoration, Original Color Repaint and NOS restoration parts."
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This is the real deal, and a real opportunity to own a real classic that been meticulously restored to its original glory. I cannot express the thrill of turning the key and firing up the big block 427, or the torque as the clutch is released and the gas pedal is pressed down – nothing I can do could create that rush but I will try to link a YouTube video so you can at least hear it. The car is near perfect – and it is without doubt the cleanest one I have ever seen and while it has never been shown or judged to prove its excellence and presence, at least when you do and it does win the trophies, ribbons, plaques and certificates it will all be YOURS and not someone else’s!! This color is near impossible to photograph and capture it’s true essence as it changes in different light and the time of day but the clear coat is deep and shiny like the chrome. This frame off restoration of this Texas car was completed in 1993 with the coachwork done by Bob’s Big Boys Toys in Victoria Texas and the machine work completed by Dave at the vintage experts in Austin Texas with “The Cylinder Head Shop”. The reality of offering this magnificent car here on eBay is to get lots of visibility – and start any dialogue, questions and answers and provide documentation and more pictures and of course inspections. It is not our intention to create a museum quality advertisement or educate everyone on the history of the Corvette or how rare or special this last year of the C2 is and how rare the combination of options from the factory are – if you know these cars you will know what you want to see and what questions you want answered. Regardless, I have included some key pictures below that can be enlarged in groups of about 24 that capture many highlights of the perfection to detail and quality of the finish that puts this car in the hunt as a true find and treasure. The current owner is my close personal friend as was the previous owner his brother who is no longer with us. I have known them for 30 years, and you will learn of the roots in Texas history that this car came from all the way back to the original owner that did not make it home while serving his country in Vietnam. Yes, kind of like a Private Malone story. In addition I think it goes without saying that we have all the pre and post restoration pictures and receipts that I have tried to attach below in the eBay listing but will also provide a link on shutterfly. The title is here and clean, the original owners manual and build sheet, all the receipts with details on the parts and machine work done and more. All the numbers match on this car with over $30,000 in receipts in 1992 and only 100 miles since. The engine was removed and rebuilt (details available) and the factory options both common and rare and included - · Marlboro Maroon #988AA (the same color as the original 67 brochure)
- · 427 CI / 390HP V8 TurboJet Engine
- · 4 Speed CL Ratio Manual Transmission (original)
- · Factory Air
- · Backup Lights
- · SS Brakes (disk all the way around)
- · Day Night Mirror
- · Posi Traction 3:55 Ratio
- · Power Steering
- · Black Leather Seats
- · Tinted Windows
- · PB Am/FM Radio
- · Aluminized Exhaust
- · Tank Sticker
- · T3 Headlights
1967 VIN Format: GM Decoding: 194377S121700 Digit | Usage | VIN | Decoded |
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1 | Mfgr | 1 | Chevrolet | 2-3 | Series | 94 | Corvette V8 | 4-5 | Body Type | 37 | 2dr Coupe/Hardtop | 6 | Year | 7 | 1967 | | 7 | Plant | S | St Louis MO | 8-13 | Sequential Serial # | 121700 | 121700
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I am the liaison to the family on all questions and answers relating to this amazing vehicle. The car is here in Austin Texas in my garage, and if I cannot answer the question directly I have 24/7 access to someone who can! THIS CAR HAS A BUY IT NOW AND A RESERVE AUCTION PRICE AND WILL BE SOLD.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS - ASK !!
IF YOU WANT TO MAKE AN OFFER OR BID – DO IT !! IF YOU ARE TRULY IN THE MARKET FOR A NEAR PERFECT BIG BLOCK BEAST, THE LAST YEAR OF THE C2 – MY FAVORITE OF THE STINGRAY LINE YOU NEED TO ACT NOW. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SELL THIS CAR OUTRIGHT TO ANYONE SO PLEASE MAKE SURE WE KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. IF YOU ARE NOT AN ESTABLISHED BIDDER HERE ON EBAY YOU MUST CONTACT US IN ORDER TO BID ON THE CAR. WE HAVE BLOCKED ANYONE THAT IS NEW FROM BIDDING TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THIS AUCTION.
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Any image can be supersized and enlarged but the slide shows are only 24 images each
These two are the pre-restoration shots - click to enlarge
Any image can be supersized and enlarged but the slide shows are only 24 images each This is the a copy of the original sales brochure - it is available electronically but it not included in this auction and just shown here as an image - and yes, GM chose the Marlboro Maroon as their cover car!
THIS CAR HAS A BUY IT NOW AND A RESERVE AUCTION PRICE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WANT TO MAKE AN OFFER OR BID – DO IT NOW !! IF YOU ARE TRULY IN THE MARKET FOR A NEAR PERFECT BIG BLOCK BEAST, THE LAST YEAR OF THE C2 – MY FAVORITE OF THE STINGRAY LINE YOU NEED TO ACT NOW. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SELL THIS CAR OUTRIGHT TO ANYONE SO PLEASE MAKE SURE WE KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. IF YOU ARE NOT AN ESTABLISHED BIDDER HERE ON EBAY YOU MUST CONTACT US ASAP IN ORDER TO BID or BUY THIS CAR. WE HAVE BLOCKED ANYONE THAT IS NEW FROM BIDDING TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE AUCTION. GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND BIDDING! | |
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