Why the 1967-1969 L71 427/435 Corvettes Still Matter
The 1967 Corvette 427/435 wasn’t just fast—it was expensive. See what one cost new, what it’s worth today, and why originality drives a $90K price gap.
The 1967 Corvette 427/435 wasn’t just fast—it was expensive. See what one cost new, what it’s worth today, and why originality drives a $90K price gap.
The 1963–1967 C2 Corvette was a radical break from the original Corvette, introducing all-new engineering, bold styling, and perfect economic timing that ensured its survival.
Explore Tony Batterson’s remarkable collection of C2 Corvette Sting Rays, a family of midyear icons that showcase timeless styling, raw performance and deep enthusiast passion. From split-window heritage to big-block muscle, these 1963–1967 Corvettes represent the golden era of Corvette design and the enduring bond between owner and machine.
Explore how Hot Rod Magazine’s 1965 cover story wondered if the radical Mako Shark-II concept hinted at the next Corvette. Designed under Bill Mitchell’s direction and widely seen as a precursor to the 1968 C3, the Mako Shark-II blended forward-looking style with Corvette heritage. Learn why this show car still fascinates Corvette fans today.
Today, some 1963 split-window coupes command very high prices. Only 199 Z06 Corvettes were built in 1963, making restored versions extremely valuable. And only 20 1967 L88 Corvettes were built, putting them close to the top of the “most expensive classic Corvettes” list.
Al Paer and his 1967 427 Corvette prove that it can be worth getting good grades in high school! Dateline: 8-29-15 – There is a...
Okay, lets get this part out of the way first. True, true – a modern C6 Z06 or ZR1 Corvette can easily walk away from anything from the big-block days – HANDS DOWN! But as our pal Mike Beal once told us, the difference between modern Corvettes and the big-block Corvettes from the olden days is that the newer cars deliver “controlled horsepower.” The old big-block Corvettes delivered EXPLOSIVE horsepower.” Not only that, but there was a guttural rumble that let even the uninitiated know that this was one bad-ass machine. STOP BY AND CHECK OUT THE VIDEO!!!
Dive into the story of the Bob Wingate FSO 1967 427 Corvette — a bold, custom-built classic that pushed performance boundaries with big block power, bespoke craftsmanship, and ’60s era ingenuity.