Chevrolet closed out the production run of the original Corvette Sting Ray with an especially potent engine, the 427-cubic-inch L71 V-8 with an 11:1 compression ratio, three two-barrel Holley carburetors, a solid-lifter camshaft, and enlarged valve heads—good for 435 horsepower at 5,800 rpm delivered through a close-ratio Muncie M21 four-speed manual transmission. It made the Corvette a true all-engine beast, the equal of other high-powered American performance cars of the muscle car era.

As shown on the copy of its purchase form on file, this Corvette was sold through McKinney Motors in Marshall, Missouri, optioned with a tinted windshield, 15-inch wheels, dual side exhausts, a racing stripe, power steering, and a 370R Positraction axle. Lastly and most significantly, the document confirms the selection of the coveted L71 big-block with a close-ratio transmission, resulting in a substantial $5,452.80 original manufacturer suggested retail price. The taut and purposeful body lines are covered in correct Lynndale Blue over a black vinyl interior. Just 1,381 Corvettes left the factory in this shade, making it the third rarest paint option for 1967, behind Elkhart Blue and Tuxedo Black.

Consummate Corvette enthusiast and previous owner Lynn Haas restored this Sting Ray Convertible some years ago to a “factory” standard coveted by purists, which is to say with incredible attention to even the tiniest of details that result in the vehicle’s perfectly imperfect presentation. Overspray on the intake manifold, inspection markings, and the overall panel fitment accurately represent how the vehicle would have rolled off the assembly line, according to Haas. Only a Hurst shifter installed by the current owner deviates from this standard—however, the stock unit is included in the sale. Importantly, the serial number stamping on the engine block matches the serial number of the vehicle, as does the stamping on the gearbox. Unsurprisingly, following completion of its restoration, the car was Bloomington Gold Award Certified in 2003. A digital copy of the certificate is on file.

A highly desirable big-block Corvette of impressive quality, this 1967 Sting Ray 427/435 Convertible will appeal to the muscle car enthusiast seeking an authentic mid-century Corvette with uncompromising performance.