If the original Corvette was a ground-breaking device, the second-generation Vette, introduced in 1963, was even more so. It was called “Sting Ray,” for its distinctive styling, and it was, apart from the engine and front suspension, completely new. It was shorter and lighter than its predecessors, and it had a new ladder-type chassis frame and a stronger body support structure. Its independent rear suspension, the first on a U.S. production car, was novel, with its chassis-mounted differential driving through halfshafts to the wheels and transverse leaf-spring suspension. It was designed by legendary engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov and was simple, highly effective and provided a great “bang for the buck.”

Chevrolet introduced the second generation or C2 Corvette in 1963. The car’s new Sting Ray design was offered in either convertible or sport coupe body styles. Notable features on the C2 Corvette included aircraft-inspired gauge layout, independent rear suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. Production of the C2 Corvette ran through 1967, a year many enthusiasts claim was the best year for the Chevrolet Corvette.

This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible has benefitted from a frame-off restoration. The car is presented in Sunfire Yellow (code 984) paintwork with a black vinyl soft-top. The vehicle rides on redline radial tires which are mounted on reproduction bolt-on aluminum wheels. The Corvette is powered by a 427-cid, 435-hp V-8 engine with a transistorized ignition system and factory side exhaust. The engine is paired to a four-speed manual transmission. The interior is completed in black featuring an AM/FM radio. Included with the vehicle is a spare tire and jack. This Corvette is one of 14,436 convertibles built in 1967.