Description
1967 Chevrolet Corvette StingRay
Specified new with the 327cu in High Output 350hp small-block engine, power steering, side-pipes, short-ratio axle (now replaced), manual gearbox, in Rally Red.
This is one of the best C2’s in the UK, it is in fabulous condition cosmetically and is mechanically absolutely spot on having just completed a 4, 000 mile tour without issue. The dismantled original engine is included, but a brand new crate 327/ 350 GM engine was fitted in 2017 along with many ancillaries. This car is superb fun, the noise is sublime (but not too much on a cruise), the power is really impressive and it raises as many smiles out of the car as inside it.
The history includes its previous California title and many US invoices from a big restoration around 2005 along with an engine rebuild in 2006. It was then imported in 2013 to the UK by the previous owner who spent a long time searching for the right specification in the right condition.
The history shows that this car has been used regularly over the last couple of decades and is on the button, has had money spent when and where required. And it drives fantastically, the carb is spot-on, there are no flat-spots, coughs, misses or excuses. There are no problems with the gearbox and clutch. The brakes are brilliant and the short pedal travel is extremely confidence-inspiring. The suspension works well with no clonks or graunches.
There are loads of invoices from this Corvette’s life in UK including the following. New: windscreen, carpets, crate 350 engine in 2017 (bills for supply and fit come to £11k, compression test in 2024 confirmed all is good), clutch, thermostat, electronic ignition, fuel lines, wheel bearings, radiator hoses, caliper rebuilds, rear axle rebuild, battery, hub caps, tyres and myriad other bits and bobs.
The car had a full respray in its original colour in 2016 and the history includes the invoice and pages of photos of the respray and the rebuild after. The paint is still in magnificent condition. I inspected the car prior to purchase and confirm that the steel frame is in great condition and there is no rot in the birdcage and windscreen frame (unlike the other cars I viewed). Underneath the car is in as good condition as above, a ramp is available for viewing.
In preparation for our tour, I also worked on the following: clock fixed and restored, window/ door seals replaced with lots of screws, rubber bumpers etc properly fitted (to fix rattles), front wishbone bushes.
I can confirm that the following is still working: radio, clock, all the ventilation and heating controls, cables and flaps, dashboard lighting and all door locks and ignition work off the same key.
Recent services invoiced in 2022 and 2024.
In advance of the tour all of the following were added or upgraded, all of which are reversible: replaced short rear diff with std ratio (short diff available), LED lights front and rear, LED interior lights including upgraded boot light, 2 wing mirrors, Revotec engine fan - thermostatically controlled with manual over ride, 4 point harnesses (original 2 point included), 12v & USB points, rear strut / seat belt bar, heavy duty sump guard, elec cutoff in glovebox, additional stone-catcher grill in front of the radiator, braided flexi hose for oil pressure gauge. Since returning I have rebuilt the brake master cylinder and steering valve, tightened the front wheel bearings and completed a thorough clean.
Also available is a box full of spare parts from caliper and power steering pump rebuild kits to wheel bearings to coils etc. plus numerous other parts such as new 80psi oil gauge.
