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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:

Jeff Robinson from Canada built this beautiful '67  representing a Lynndale blue big block roadster.Some of the mods and additions are all the photo etch pieces from Model Car Garage, key holes in the doors, roof locks on the rear deck, all emblems, hood, glove box, crossed flags on front Corvette words on rear deck, keys in the ignition on a Chevy key ring, fuel cap, inside door latches and locks. Engine compartment is detailed with the insulated plug wires, heater hoses, fuel line, and rad hose. Also changed the rims from  the Bolt On’s to the rally wheels ( and they are painted a light gray but they look blue in the photo).  Reworked the windshield frame to make a better fit. Also the steering wheel is photo etch as is the horn button and is painted too. He will  add  the owners manual and also have British Columbia License plates on it and the Corvette USA 1 license plate surround.

If you would like to contact Jeff on this model his e-mail address is: vette93@shaw.ca

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