1967  Unrestored 427 / 435hp  Corvette  Blue / Blue White  Convertible   . . .  SOLD . . . .

NCRS 4-Star Bowtie, Top Flight, Bloomington Bench-Mark,  Triple-Crown

Summary and Highlights

     Ask yourself this question . . . In the last 10 years, how many 1967 corvettes have you seen on the judging field with the J56, Big Brake option?  I have seen only 2.   This one, and one other.

      You are reviewing a spectacular, original motor, all numbers matching, 1967 Convertible, 427ci / 435 hp Corvette in its original paint and trim combination of  Marina Blue exterior paint and Blue/White Vinyl interior.   This Corvette came from the factory with 20 Factory Options.   This Corvette also comes with its absolutely original GM VIN tag and GM Trim tag.  See “By the Numbers,” “Numbers Matching Original Engine,” “ Numbers Matching Original Transmission and Numbers Matching Original Rear End,” and “Documentation” below for more information.  PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE AD BEFORE BIDDING OR ASKING QUESTIONS.   Some highlights are:

100 % original & unrestored unhit body

100% Unhit body & 100% original exterior paint.

100% Original interior, including Original  Blue  interior carpet, both front & back.

Original Blue dash pads and seat belts, White seats, door panels, and sun shades.

Completely original Engine Compartment

Original High performance 427ci 435hp engine

Original Muncie  M21  4-Speed transmission

Original 4.11:1  Positraction Rear End Housing

Rare J56 Big Brakes, and N89 Original Bolt-On wheels.

All gauges, lights and accessories work.   See below for the complete list and details.

T-3 Headlamps, Trico wiper arms with new blades, correct jack and jack handle.

This unrestored corvette is so original and spectacular, that it has won both major Corvette awards possible for unrestored corvettes.    Please see the awards listed below.

      This rare 1967 Marina Blue Corvette Convertible was built in St. Louis, Missouri on January 17th, 1967.   This corvette was purchased new from Fulton & King Chevrolet., in Saint Marys, Penn.  on March 18th, 1967.    This Marina Blue 427 / 435hp Corvette is an exceptionally original corvette that was originally owned by Wilfred/Robert Yohe, of St Marys, Pa, for about  10 years ( from about March, 1967 until May, 1977 ).     A Corvette enthusiast from Louisville, Kentucky (Paul P.) purchased this corvette in February, 2002.   To the best of my knowledge, the car has had 8 to 9 owners ( mostly collectors ), including myself, during its 43+ year history.

     This corvette has a gorgeous original body and original paint, and a completely rust-free (never rusted) frame.   The engine is completely original and numbers matching with its high performance 427ci 435 hp big block V8,  Muncie 4 Speed transmission, and 4.11:1  Positraction rear end.    Over the years, this car has been nicely maintained as original. 

     This is a Corvette that is enjoyable to drive or show on any occasion.   The big block V8 with the Muncie 4 Speed is the perfect combination for someone who plans to use the car on nice weekends for shows, club events or pure driving pleasure, not to mention the investment value.   This car runs perfectly and will go anywhere.  This car also performs the way a high performance big block Corvette should perform…..straight and strong to redline, brakes perfectly, and smooth at any speed.

By The Numbers

     The original GM VIN plate and original GM Trim Plate on all 1967 Corvettes is affixed to the birdcage just below the glove box.   The VIN Tag and Trim tag on this corvette are absolutely original to this corvette.   They have been closely examined by at least a dozen different NCRS master judges, and both tags were determined to be original to this corvette.    The VIN Tag number and Body Plate are decoded as follows:

VIN Tag #194677S108328

First digit                                         1                     Chevrolet Division of General Motors

Second and third digits             94                    Corvette

Fourth and fifth digits                67                     2 Door Convertible

Sixth digit                                       7                      1967 Model Year

Seventh digit                                S                      St. Louis, Missouri Manufacturing Plant

Last six digits                            108328               Production Number.  This is car # 8,328 of  the 22,940 built in 1967.

Trim Tag (various codes indicating Style, Trim, Body, Paint and Build Date)

Style                                         67  467            1967 Model Year, Convertible (467)

Trim                                          450BR             Blue & White Vinyl Interior

Body                                        S4817              Body Manufactured in St. Louis, Mo. by GM Corporation

                                                                            ( all big block corvettes were manufactured in St. Louis )

Paint                                         976AA             Marina Blue exterior paint

Build Date                               F17                  Body Built January 17, 1967

Numbers Matching Original Engine

    This Corvette has the original and correct, matching numbers,  427cid/435hp high performance big block V8 as denoted by the 6 digits of the engine code.  These digits match with the last six digits on the VIN tag discussed above.  The engine pad on this Corvette is as it should be and the stamping is absolutely original and authentic.  Here are the numbers:

Engine Number # 7108328   T0106JE

First digit                                  7                      1967 Model Year

Next six digits                        108328            Production # 8,328 of 22,940

First letter                                 T                     Engine assembled in Tonawanda, NY

Next four characters              0106              January 06, 1967  Engine Assembly Date

Last two letters                       JE                   Engine suffix code  JE = 427ci/435 hp with 4 speed trans

                                                                                            (6,500 rpm redline tachometer)

Engine Block Casting  # 3904351

This casting number is correct for most 1967 big block engines.

Engine Block Casting Date # I  27  6

Engine block casting date codes begin with the letter "A" for January, "B" for February, and so on through “L” for December.  The letter "I" represents the month of September.   This first letter is followed by a digit, or digits, representing the day of the month ("1" through "31") followed by a single digit designating the last digit of the calendar year.

I 27 6  = September 27, 1966

Big block engines were assembled at Tonawanda, New York.   The engine in this car was cast on September 27th, 1966 and later assembled on  January 6th, 1967 (see Engine Number above).  Final assembly of the car was completed on or about January 17th, 1967.

Numbers Matching Original Transmission and Rear End

The transmission and rear end on this car are also original and correct for this car.   Here are the numbers:

Transmission, M-21, Muncie 4-speed

     This corvette has the original Muncie 4-speed M21 transmission.   The transmission is the original transmission that came with this corvette.   The vin derrative on the transmission matches the vin number of this corvette.. 7S108328.   The date stamp on the transmission is P7T28, which translates into December 28th , 1966, which also coresponds to the production schedule date of this corvette.

 Rear End # AP  10 10 66

     The rear end on this car is original to the corvette.  The first two letters “AP” represent an optional axle ratio of 4:11:1 with Positraction Rear Axle.   The remaining digits represent a manufacture date of  October 10th, 1966.  Corvette rear ends did not have a VIN stamping and can only be matched to the car based on the date and originality of the rear end.   In this case, the match is as good as it gets.

Some additional numbers on this car are as follows:

Alternator                                  Delco Remy #1100696, 37 amp,  6 M 21,  December 21, 1966

Bell Housing                            3899621 Aluminum construction, 11" clutch

Carburetor                                3) Holley 2-Barrel carbs:  3659  6A3, 3660 6A3, 3659 6A3

                                                     3rd week of November  1966,                               

Cylinder Heads                        #3904391

Coil                                             Delco Remy    # 1115263

Distributor                                Delco Remy # 1111258

Exterior Glass                          LOF Safety Plate, windshield VA ( December, 1966 ) drivers win CA ( Nov. 66)

                                                    driver vent JA ( May 66), pass win XA ( Feb66), pass vent CZ (Nov. 67)

Engine Block                            #3904351, 4-bolt main, I 27 6, ( dated September 27, 1966 ) 

Exhaust Manifolds                  #3880827  LH   and # 3880828  RH

Horns                                         #9000487  LH  and #9000488 RH

Horn Relay                                #1115837 made by Delco Remy

Intake Manifold                        #3894374  made by Winters, all aluminum construction, square port

Master Cylinder                       #5480346 made by Delco Moraine, stamped PG

Radiator                                    #3008567 made by Harrison

Rear End                                   AP 10 10 66,  4.11:1 ( dated October 10th, 1966 )

Rear Window                           Dated  10/6 ( dated October, 1966 )

 Starter                                       #1107365 made by Delco Remy  6 M 21  ( December 21, 1966 ) 

Transmission                            Maincase #3885010, P7T28 ( December 28, 1966 ), vin # 7S108328

Voltage Regulator                    #1111515,  6L  ( dated November, 1966 )   

Water Pump                              #3856284, made by GM

A01                 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows  ( 1 of 11,331 )

A31                 Power Windows  ( 1 of  4,036 )

C05                 White folding soft top  ( 1 of  5,900 )

C07                 Auxiliary Hardtop  ( 1 of  6,880 )

C08                 Vinyl covering for hardtop  ( 1 of  1,966 )

F41                 Special Heavy Duty Suspension   ( 1 of  2,198 )

G81                Positraction Rear Axle     4.11:1  ( 1 of 3,500 )

J50                 Power Vacumn Brakes ( 1 of  4,760 )

J56                 Special Heavy Duty Brakes ( 1 of  267 )

K66                 Transistor Ignition ( 1 of  5,759 )

L71                 435 horsepower 427 cubic inch engine ( 1 of  3,754 ) 

M21                 4-Speed Manual CL Transmission (Muncie)  ( 1 of 11,015 )

N14                 Dual Side Exhaust System  ( 1 of   4,209 )

N89                 Bolt On Aluminum Wheels  ( 1 of   720 )

P92                 Whitewall tires  7.75 - 15"    ( 1 of  13,445 )

U15                 Speed Warning Indicator   ( 1 of  2,108 )

U69                 AM FM Radio   ( 1 of  22,193 )

455BR            Interior Blue / White Vinyl Trim ( 1 of  less than 700 )

976AA             Exterior  Marina Blue  body color  ( 1 of  3,840 )

19467              Corvette convertible body  ( 1 of 14,436 )

     Based on the above listed options and production quantities, this corvette is One of One,  1967 corvette convertibles  manufactured with Marina Blue exterior paint, with Big Brakes, with original Bolt-On wheels, with the L71,  427 / 435 hp engine.

Exterior

     The paint on this car is both original and awsome, as it should be.   The exterior paint has the correct sheen, luster, and patina, while the door jambs and body jambs have the correct satin finish.   This corvette retains all of its GM weatherstriping on the hood, both doors, and the decklid.   The front and rear bumpers, door handles, and all exterior chrome and stainless are all original to this corvette, and the chrome finish on the bumpers is in unrestored original conditon.   The window glass in this corvette is all correctly dated to this corvette's 1967 production schedule.  The outside mirror is the original mirror to this corvette, and it appears to be perfect.   The windshield wiper arms and wiper blades are of  Trico manufacture, as they should be, and they are in perfect condition.   The original T3 headlights look awsome in this corvette, and none of the parking lights or rear light lens are blemished or cracked.   The NOS thin black rocker panels, with aluminum accent trim are also in overall exceptional condition.   This corvette originally came from GM with the optional bolt-on wheels with center starburst, and this original appearance is still maintained on this corvette, with the original bolt on wheels ( 5 ) and center starburst, not to mention original non-dot White-Line tires ( 5 ).

Interior

     The interior of this corvette is in overall pristine condition.   The original white vinyl seat covers and seat foam are original to this corvette and they appear as nearly mint.  Of the 22,940 corvettes produced in 1967,  less than 700 of these corvettes had the blue white vinyl interior trim package.   All carpeting, both front and rear, is the original carpeting.  The blue dash pads, seat backs, sunshades, and seat belts, are original to this corvette, and they are in excellent + condition.   The gauges are all original and they appear as original and perfect condition.   The steering wheel has no cracks, and the 3 spokes have the correct brushed metal appearance.   The interior rear view mirror is the original mirror, and it is also in excellent condition.  The glove box area is also in original condition.  The glovebox also contains the correct components:  key envelope with extra set of keys, pop booklet, original owners manual and owners manual bag, radio instruction sheet, amd hardtop wrench.   The original blue seat belts are original and functional on this corvette, and they are both original to this corvette, and in pristine condition.   The console and armrest both appear in el minto condition.  The original 1967 corvette jack and lug wrench are included in the rear storage area, behind the front seats.  The original jack, and lug wrench are in perfect condition, along with the double rear storage area.   The sill plates are unrestored original sill plates, with the correct configuration.

Chassis

     The frame of this corvette is in as original unrestored preserved condition, as it should be.   The frame, A-arms, trailing arms, dust shields, and front & rear suspension bars are all in excellent preserved condition.  The frame shows no evidence of  any repairs or replaced frame sections, and the frame is overall in original and unrestored conditon.  The A-arms and control arms, both upper and lower, are the original A-arms to this corvette, and all four appear to be in original condition, with no evidence of any type of damage or misuse.  The front splash shields are in place and they are also in original condition.   Both headlight motors are original to this corevette, and correctly dated.  The Delco master cylinder, # 5480346 is the correct Delco part number, along with the Delco master cylinder cap, power brake booster, and big brake "cigar" below the master cylinder.  The original dual side exhaust system, including integral mufflers are fully functional, and they appear in unrestored original condition, as they are of GM manufacture.   The transmission in this corvette is the original 1967  transmission to this corvette, dated P7T28, December 28, 1966.   This transmission is the original Muncie M21 4-speed close ratio transmission ( 7S108328 ), with the original corvette 4-speed shifter.  The rear end in this corvette is the correct rear end to this corvette.  Stamped on the rear end is  "AP  10 10 66".  That determines that this rear end was built on October 10, 1966, and that the rear end ratio is 4.11:1.   The rear half shafts are in original condition as are the rear strut rods, rear sway bar,  F41 rear spring, and spindle supports.   The optional F41 heavy duty shocks, 3171489, dated 10 A 6 ( 1st week of October, 1966 ) on this corvette are both original & correct to this corvette.  The dual pin front calibers and front backing plates are indeed a very rare option on this corvette.

Mechanical

     The engine block on this corvette has the correct casting number and casting date for this corvette.  The casting number is 3904351, and the casting date is I 27 6  ( September 27, 1966 ).   The numbers on the engine pad are  7108328  and T0106JE.   The vin stamp, 7108328, indicates a 1967 corvette and the last 6 digits of this corvette's serial number, 108328.   The assembly stamp, T0106JE indicates that the engine was assembled at the Tonawanda, New York plant on January 6, 1966, and the engine is a 435 hp with 4-speed transmission, and 3 x 2 barrel carburators.   The engine and engine compartment are original, and the complete engine and engine compartment are original and unrestored.  The heads are the correct 3904391 double hump cylinder heads, and also the orange painted metal valve covers are the original big block valve covers, with drippers.   The Winters aluminum intake manifold, # 3894374, is also original, and it has no cracks or repairs.  The 3) 2-barrel carburators are Holley 2-barrel carburators #3659, # 3660, and # 3659, all with the correct date codes of  6A3.    6A3 is the 3rd week of November, 1966.   The air cleaner is also an original and it is unrestored in appearance.  The exhaust manifolds are also both correct... # 3880827 and # 3880828.    The Delco Remy distributor and Delco Remy Coil are also correct, # 1111258  and # 1115263 coil.  The distributor also has the original Delco Remy distributor cap, with no R.   The vacuum advance ( 201 ) is also correct, along with the dated AC unbraided spark plug wires.   The fuel pump is the correct AC # 6440482.  The water pump is the correct # 3856284, and it is dated correctly for this corvette.   The radiator is the correct original radiator, # 3008567.   The radiator cap is also the original RC-15 radiator cap, made by AC Delco.   All of the rubber hoses and fan belts are the period correct components and the clamps are also the correctly dated clamps.  The alternator is the original # 1100696, and it is also dated correctly, 6 M 21 ( December 21, 1966 ).   The voltage regulator is the correct # 1119515, and it is dated correctly 6L ( November, 1966 ).   The horn relay is also the correct part # 1115837.   The windshield wiper and washer assembly is completely original, and it looks and operates perfectly.   Even the oil plug, on the oil pan, is the original part... with the capital A inside of a triangle.

Operations

As of this writing, everything works on this car.   I don’t mean I think it works,  I mean it really works.

Here’s the list of  items just checked recently:

Ease of Start -  the engine starts with just a single turn of the key and one pump of the gas pedal.

Horns - both blow correctly, loud and clear, with both the high tone and low tone.

HeadLights –  The low beams and high beams both function as designed.   These T3 original headlamps look great and the headlight buckets both rotate smoothly and correctly, with no stuttering or delays, to the fully open or closed positions.

Parking Lights - The 4) parking lights work correctly, both the front and the rear.

License and Tail Lights - both work correctly

Brake lights – perfect.

Back up lights – perfect.

Turn Signals & Hazard warning - all flashers function correctly, and turn signals cancel properly.

Windshield wipers and washer – wipers function at both low and high speed, the washer squirts water as it should.

All other lights – interior lights, gauge lights. high beam, turn signal, and brake indicator lights.  All checked and working.

Gauges – every single gauge, Speedometer, Tachometer, fuel, ammeter, temperature, oil pressure, work correctly.

Radio – plays correctly on either AM  or  FM stations

Clock –  Works great.

Heater, Defroster, & Fan – blows outside air, or hot air, in either direction, and the fan works fine at all 3 speeds

Cigarette lighter – works properly, pops out when ready.

Odometer reset - reset works correctly in either direction.

Seats - both the passenger and driver seats adjust correctly, and both seat backs lock into position.

Seat Belts - both the passenger and driver original seat belts operate correctly, both latching and adjustable.

Side Windows - both side windows open and close completely and smoothly, without binding or interference.

Vent Windows - both vent windows open and close completely and smoothly, without binding or excessive force.

Locks - The ignition key works as designed.  Both compartment doors and the glove box door also lock and unlock properly.

Doors & Hood -  the doors open easily & they close properly and securely.  The hood totally closes and it releases correctly.

Awards

Bloomington Gold  Survivor award  June, 2001   4/4  100%

NCRS  Chapter Top Flight award   Banner Elk, NC   September, 2002   97.7%

NCRS Chapter Top Flight award   Cincinnati, Ohio   September, 2002   97.3%

NCRS Regional Top Flight award   Orlando, Florida  January, 2003   97.5%

Bloomington Gold  Survivor award,  June, 2003   4/4  100%

Bloomington Gold  Gold Certified,  June, 2003    97.0 %

Bloomington Gold  Benchmark award,  June, 2003

NCRS 4-Star Bowtie award  Hershey, Pennsylvania   July, 2003

Chevy VetteFest  Triple Crown award, November, 2003

At these judging events, it was also verified that both the GM Vin tag and the GM trim tag are both original and correct to this rare corvette.   At all of these judging events, it was verified that the engine is correct and original to this corvette.

This corvette is one of less than 10  1967  427/435hp corvettes to have achieved the NCRS 4-star Bowtie award, in the last 10 years.

Documentation:

This corvette has the original dealer invoice from the selling dealer, Fulton & King Chevrolet, to the original owner, Wilfred Yohe.   The original owner card ( looks like a credit card ) is included.  The original registration is also included.   Complete owner history is included from the original owner to the current owner.  An original owner affidavid is included which states how, where, when, and what options were included with this corvette, and a brief history of the first 10 years of this corvette, while the original owner owned this corvette.   4 poleroid color pictures are included which show this corvette while it was setting in the original dealer's showroom.   There are also several pictures included taken in 1967, and several additional pictures taken in 1971, and in the mid-1980's, and the mid-1990s.   When this corvette attained the 4-star Bowtie award in 2003, the original owner, Bob Yohe was at the event, and a picture of that is also included.   All awards are included with this corvette.

     At this level, this corvette is  a $ 300,000 to $ 325,000 car, given its unrestored originality, options, super nice body and original numbers matching drive train.   This car runs great…starts with one turn of the key…..brakes perfectly….idles smoothly…..runs strong and hard to redline……straight as an arrow and steady at any speed…..and everything works.

Contact and Payment Information

Please give me a call with questions on this car.   I enjoy the car hobby and I am more than happy to answer any questions.  I will also help arrange for an inspection and work with your shipper to get the car loaded for transport.  It’s fairly stressful buying a 40 year old car on Ebay.   I would strongly recommend coming to see the car in person, or hiring a competent inspector to examine any corvette purchase.   It is better to invest $500 than make a $ 300,000+ or more mistake, and you will feel great when the transport driver pulls up to your neighborhood and you know exactly what’s rolling off the back of his truck.   Bid with confidence….the winning bidder will be the new owner of this car.

The car will be available for inspection during the auction.   If you don’t have time to arrange for inspection prior to the end of the auction, you can inspect the car after the auction ends.  You can also travel to Louisville, Kentucky to see the car after the auction ends.   If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, you can pass on the car, and I’ll return your down payment and re-list the corvette.   Your travel expenses, however, are your own and I will not consider any reimbursement for your travel to see the car.   Also, once you have it shipped to your location, it’s yours to keep.  The car has been represented accurately in this ad and not too many people are willing to give the above terms.

Call Paul.  Cell is 502-648-4059 or 502-244-4400.  Leave a message, if necessary, and I’ll call back asap.  You can email me at kyimports@earthlink.net.   The car is located in Louisville, Kentucky and I will only accept cash at time of pickup, cashier’s check, or certified check for payment.   I have a clear title to the vehicle.  This is a  $ 300,000  to  $ 325,000 corvette.   I will need complete contact information and a $ 5,000 deposit within 4 business days of the end of the auction.   You must contact me within 24 hours of auction end by phone to confirm your deposit, payment and inspection plans.   This corvette is also advertised locally.