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The chevrolet corvette c2 is the second generation of the chevrolet corvette sports car, produced by the chevrolet division of general motors for the 1963 to 1967 model years. Red 1967 chevrolet corvettes for sale used on oodle. When equipped with the l88 427 corvette engine, the build also called for blank covers to replace both the amfm radio controls and the heatingcooling controls normally found in the center console of a 67. This package was only available from 67 69 and only 216 l88s were ever built. When equipped with the l88 427 corvette engine, the build also called for blank covers to replace both the amfm radio controls and the heatingcooling controls normally found in the center console of a 67 corvettes dashboard. The first red corvette was introduced in 1954, with one paint shade named sportsman red. This 1967 l88 corvette list contains 15 known l88 corvettes. Used 65 to 67 l88 corvette big block hood for sale in. Discussion in american muscle started by remix, nov 11, 2009.

Sold 1967 chevrolet corvette convertible 427390hp for. Documented with the tank sticker, vintage photos and time slips including the first run on new car at puyallup dragway in washington. Dec 24, 2015 1969 chevrolet corvette original tank sticker convertible l88 1 of 99 monza red black interior white soft top m22 4speed manual owner history collector owned whos who of owners owned by mike. Corvette mike has been a leading preowned and classic car dealership for more than 38 years, with locations in southern california, chicago and boston. What set this car apart was a comprehensive racing package that. This was the only time sportsman red appeared as a production color on a corvette. Want a real red red factory 435 convertible, documented by original validated gm order copy tank sheet, complete owner history to day one.

Here you will learn that uu is the paint code for rally red on the 1965 corvette and that the tire size for the 1963 corvette was 6. In the hands of drivers dave morgan and don yenko, sunrays l88 corvette bested some of the worlds greatest purpose built and production based racers to finish 1st in gt class and 10th overall. Read all about the truth about this 1967 chevrolet corvette coupe built with the l88 option vette magazine. This vehicle is the only known 1967 redred l88 produced, it has gm documentation in the form of a legible tank sheet order copy that has been validated by. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1967 chevrolet corvette classics for sale near you. The 67 l88 was a unique car for a number of reasons. New up to date info and photos are in the l88 corvette news section. Pete vicari grew up in a family owned construction and realestate development. Specifications for the 1967 corvette, including dimensions, electrical, capacities, engine, and features. This vehicle is the only known 1967 redred l88 produced, it has gm documentation in the form of a legible tank sheet order copy that has. Mar 01, 2004 a closer look at the 1967 l88 corvette. This car was the only 1967 redred l88 coupe produced. Unfollow 1967 corvette l88 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Used 65 to 67 l88 corvette big block hood for sale in lexington 65 to 67 l88 corvette big block hood posted by josh in lexington.

All options are listed, including prices and quantities shipped. A number of factors made this car special, and it was owned by the late roby price, a prominent corvette. One of 20 total l88s built in 1967, and reportedly the only redonred example, the coupe originally came with rpo a85 shoulder harnesses. At tonawanda, ken kayser interfaced with zora arkusduntov, on specialbuild corvette l88 and zl1 engines. Has working head tail and dash lights the horn blows and the l88 engine makes awesome sounds when the ignition is activated. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. According to hendricksons letter, the original chassis, l88 engine, m22 transmission, power brakes and master cylinder, suspension and trim were all retained.

Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Find red 1967 chevrolet corvettes for sale on oodle classifieds. L88 corvettes 1967,1968,1969 l88 corvette 1967,1968,1969. The l88 s were built only from 67 69 in very limited numbers 20 units in 67. Jan 26, 2017 of course, ordering the l88 production option meant more than just placing an order for an engine.

Used 65 to 67 l88 corvette big block hood for sale in lexington. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1967 chevrolet corvette and assess the current state of the classic car market. Another red 1967 l88 corvette coupe was found by accident. Purchased new at lyman slack chevrolet by jim elmer of portland, or, this 1967 chevrolet corvette l88 convertible is one of twenty l88 corvettes produced in 1967. I have a short description of each corvette and a link to my magazine and text book. Original l88 block with al grenningccas engine pad. The biggest and baddest corvette of them all was the l88 built from 1967 to 1969. Other years may have offered better performance, superior features, or better styling, but this threesome tops the value list. Were looking at a 1967 chevrolet corvette coupe in silver paint with a 427 ci l88 engine. A stunning wellexecuted bodyoff recreation build of the famous 1967 corvette lemans l88 race car. During the restoration, body components from another 1967 427 corvette were sourced to complete the project.

This vehicle is the only known 1967 redred l88 produced, it has gm documentation in the form of a legible. The 67 l88 was a unique car for a number of reasons, not. This model was crafted by hand from more than 500 parts. Pete vicari grew up in a family owned construction and realestate development business in harvey, louisiana, just south of new orleans. Almost as soon as the hammer fell on the l88powered 1967. These are the 8 best books about the chevy corvette. Sold 1969 chevrolet corvette l88 convertible for sale by. It raced to victory at the 1967 12 hours of sebring in the hands of drivers dave morgan and don yenko to finish 1st in gt class and 10th overall. Unrestored 1967 chevrolet camaro had l88 power transfusion. The 5 most expensive corvettes ever sold at auction hagerty media.

When equipped with the l88 427 corvette engine, the build also called for blank covers to replace both the amfm radio controls and the heatingcooling controls normally found in the center console of a 67 corvette s dashboard. The l88 only lasted three years, and among l88s its the 1967 models that are the most special. This vehicle is the only known 1967 redred l88 produced. The car was eventually restored with a correct l88 motor and sold for what was top dollar at the time. This was an exceptional corvette, which attracted by far the highest price weve seen for a 67 l71.

In the corvette world, three models have dominated the collector market. Factory original bolt on wheels are and upgrade as are the 7. Read this whole l88 corvette site for all the info. The l88 the pinnacle of all corvettes famous vettes. Jim pearse kept an eye on this 1967 chevrolet camaro, given the l88 teatment by the famous nickey chevrolet, for nearly 20 years before he made it his own. It was the one and only 67 corvette l88 development mule from april 1966 through december 1966. And for those few who still might be tempted to buy an l88 corvette for highway use, chevrolet added a couple more impediments. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Below is the a summary of the performance test results of the the l88 corvettes as published in mainstream automotive publications over the years. It raced to victory at the 1967 12 hours of sebring in the hands.

Documented with copies of the warranty bookprotectoplate, ccasgrenning engine stamp affirmation. L88 service kit was installed into a rally red 1966 corvette coupe. Want a real redred factory 435 convertible, documented by original validated gm order copy. Factory original bolton wheels are and upgrade as are the 7. Jan 01, 2002 read all about the truth about this 1967 chevrolet corvette coupe built with the l88 option vette magazine. What set this car apart was a comprehensive racing package that included the big block v8 with solidlifters and canamspec cylinder heads. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. The 1968 l88 was a corvette built with the singleminded intention to be the fasted streetcar in production with little. Zora arkusduntovs legendary l88 corvette sting ray mule vin 58053 is alive, well and the subject of kenneth w. The fresh frameoff restoration includes new ermine white paint with red. Almost as soon as the hammer fell on the l88powered 1967 chevrolet corvette convertible that set an auction record at last septembers mecum dallas auction, barrettjackson began to hype the l88 corvette coupe that it would offer at this weekends scottsdale auction.

Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The car was purchased long after the l88 motor had vanished without knowing it started life as an l88. L88 corvettes 1967,1968,1969 so what is an l88 corvette. I have a short description of each corvette and a link to my magazine and text book which covers these corvettes in much greater detail. Exploring the history of the l88 corvette and visiting two rare 1967 l88s. The 1968 l88 was a corvette built with the singleminded intention to be the fasted streetcar in production with little concession to creature comforts like power steering, air conditioning or a radio. An ultra rare classic 1967 corvette l88 427430 hp muscle car was the talk of the collector car world this week. If you were able to buy a new 67 corvette back in the day, few if any buyers truly knew of the significance of their purchase. For starters, the l88 corvette came equipped with the aforementioned 427 ci l88 full competition engine with its trademark l88 hood, a heavyduty m22 fourspeed transmission, a performance suspension package, a positraction rear differential, upgraded brakes including heavyduty disc brake calipers and a transistor ignition. Sep 22, 2018 jim pearse kept an eye on this 1967 chevrolet camaro, given the l88 teatment by the famous nickey chevrolet, for nearly 20 years before he made it his own. Chevrolet produced only 300 examples of its corvette sports car for the 1953 model year, and according to the dealer in phoenix advertising the pick of the day on, this one, the 87th produced, is one of the most important extant. Of course, ordering the l88 production option meant more than just placing an order for an engine. The l88 engine that powered the red, white and blue dx racer to victory became a regular corvette option soon after sebring. Red 1967 chevrolet corvettes for sale used on oodle classifieds.