Corvette 1969
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1967 Corvette

Chevrolet's Corvette has the famous distinction of being the first all American car. It was the first all-American racecar built by an American company. Manufacture of the Corvette started in 1953, and today it is exclusively made by General Motors in Kentucky. Though Corvette had earned the respect and admiration of car lovers in America and was popularly called "the poor man's super car", Chevrolet seemed to be on shaky legs in the beginning of the 1960s. Then came the surprising emergence of the Stingray series in 1963, and the Corvette became one of the classic beauties in car history. 

The 1967 Corvette comes under the C2 category of the Corvettes. This mid-year generation car was designed by Larry Shinoda, who was working under the styling direction of Bill Mitchell. The Corvette Sting Ray coupe with its independent rear suspension and its fake hood vents became one of the most popular series in Corvette history. An all-new model of the Corvette was expected in 1967, but the upgrade was delayed due to technical snags. So, GM pushed a hastily engineered 1967 update into service. The famous split window had already been discarded in 1964, due to safety concerns. The non-functional vents of the 1963 models had also been replaced by three Ferrari style side vents. In the 1967 Corvette, a smaller panel of four vents replaced these three side vents. Four-wheel disc brakes gave the car the kind of power its "big-block" engine required. The engines had newer and more exciting options. The more powerful 400 hp version of the 427 was put in. Three two-barrel Holley carburetors were put in. Side exhaust pipes that had started with the 1965 Stingrays were carried on. A taller box-like cover replaced the hood scoop.

According to original plans, the 1967 Corvette would have been the first of the C3 series, but the new series had to wait one more year to see the light of day. But the racing scene was put on fire with the introduction of the lethal L88, an even hotter version of the 427. This model, offered from 1967 through till 1969 was a high-power racing car offered to the common man for use on the street. The engine actually had an output of 600 hp, although the official claim was of a mere 430 hp. For this reason, this

model came combined with a number of racing options. The L88 engine packed aluminum heads, hi-lift cam, an 850 CFM barrel carb and 12.5 to 1 compression.

The L88 was a near unbeatable combination that was beginning to make serious inroads even on the racing circuits. Though the lighter 427 Cobra was still the king in the SCCA road racing events, the L88s began sneaking into the victory stands. The big-block Corvette did get its fair share of recognition in endurance racing events where the durability of the vehicle was just as important as the cutting speed. The 1967 Corvette L88 was one of the most desirable cars ever made by GM, and is even more attractive today because only twenty such models were ever made. Possessing one of these pricey beauties can fetch a cool US$6,000,000 in the auction markets.

Though Corvette came out with a newer model the very next year, the 1967 Stingray was among the best in the C2 series. Nostalgia may be yet another reason why the '67 Corvettes are so sought after by car lovers today. But, the fact that the '67 Corvette still continues to linger in the minds of people was evident in the 2004 car Sports international event, where the Stingray featured as one of the most desirable cars ever to be made.