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1967 Roadster
The C3 was to have been introduced in ‘67 but delays gave the Stingray one more year and in retrospect it has proven to be the most attractive and popular of the midyear cars. One would expect few changes to be introduced in a year which was essentially in a holding pattern but this did not occur. The fender louvers became five angled slots, much of the body script and fender emblems were eliminated creating a much cleaner look. Even the ever-changing gas cap seemed to disappear into the body being crossed flags on a body colored cap. The 427 cid motor had increased in popularity, now accounting for 42% of all Corvettes sold. 427 cid equipped cars also received a new unique hood with a choice of four color stripes (color choice was determined by the car’s external color). The back up lights that had become standard in ‘66 became a pair of rectangular lenses located above the licence plate housing. Even the wheels were cleaned up for this last year. The standard rally wheels, painted metal with wide chrome trim rims and small center caps still managed to look classy. The optional wheels lost their knock offs because of safety concerns but as a result looked better then ever. There were even a few internal changes including changes to the pleat pattern on the seats and the moving of the emergency brake handle to the center console. While sales were down by over four thousand from the previous year, today the ‘67 has become the most highly prized of the short-lived Sting Ray generation. And the most highly prized color in ‘67, a dark metallic green color called Goodwood Green.
The model: (comments by Alan Rosiere)
Ismael has sent in these pictures of a great looking 1967 big block Roadster that won 1st Place in the Model Expo '97 in Puerto Rico.. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves...
This is Revell-Monogram's kit #2968.. notice all the correct details added.
The hood alignment is perfect with all the right decals for the big block.
Wow!! check out this engine compartment.. a lot of work went into detailing this 427... the tri-power setup looks great, not to mention the interior..
The exterior paint looks perfect along with the interior detailing..
The bottom view shows additional details and a slight weathering of the chassis.. this is a great example for anyone building a '67 to use for reference.
If you would like to contact Ismael on this model his e-mail address is: ismaelg@prtc.net
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