Beschreibung
Auction Estimate: £59000 - £66000
Lot 250 - 1967 Corvette Stingray
Lot Number 250
Registration BNH 167E
Chassis Number the details below
Estimate £59, 000 - £66, 000
Auction info
Bicester Heritage, OX26 5HA
September 24th 2022
Pre-Auction Viewings
Wednesday 21st September 2022 10am - 5pm
Thursday 22nd September 2022 10am - 5pm
Friday 23rd September 2022 10am - 5pm
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The Corvette Stingray had grown to be America's most popular sports car since its debut in 1953 but it was time for a change for the 1963-1967 models. Even the most superlative design grows whiskers after a decade and Chevrolet chief, Bill Mitchell, and stylist, Larry Shinoda, faced a tough task; to improve a living legend. Not only did they succeed but their creation turned into a modern classic and they created the most collectible Corvette of them all, sending sales soaring to record levels. Seeds were planted by the Stingray Special racer and experimental XP-720 which displayed a smooth fastback profile. These and other styling details pivoting hidden headlights, doors cut into the roof, a swage line dip all wound up in the production Sting Ray. The four headlights aligned with the pointy front end when shut, rotating open when needed.
This handsome 1967 Stingray was imported into the UK in September 2012. Presenting in the rare but stunning colour of copper metallic with a contrasting interior, this Corvette started when requested and runs with a subtle tick over sound from its 6990cc engine. The vendor tells us that ‘subtle’ isn’t the word he would use when driving this beast; which he describes as being ‘tremendous fun’. This striking coupé has immense kerbside appeal and is ready for a new owner.
