1967 Chevrolet Corvette
50 Cars for 50 Years – Spotlight #50
Fans of the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette say it has it all: style and performance, sleek body, retractable headlights, red stripe tires, and more. As Berkley One Classics celebrates the big 5-0, we’re hosting an exciting virtual car show for collectors and enthusiasts alike. We’ll share our love of classic cars by spotlighting 50 cars for 50 years that have been chosen and beloved by our employees. Each will showcase the evolution of design and engineering and provide a nostalgic journey through auto and pop culture history. Read on as Alex Jaskula, Senior Underwriter at Berkley One, tells us why he loves the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
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The Car
One of the most collectible Corvettes and the last of the second generation, the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray had it all—style and performance, sleek body, retractable headlights, red stripe tires, and more. Not only did the new front fender louvers behind the front wheels look cool, but they also provided an escape for hot engine compartment air. The car was equipped with plenty of power from the base option 300 horsepower 327 cu in a Small-Block V8 engine. Optional power included a 350 hp version of the 327 and a big block 427 cu in with either 390hp or 435hp that included triple carbs. Loaded with additional features like bucket seats, carpeted luggage area, center mounted lever parking brake, power steering, power brakes, and wrap around bumpers, the ‘67 Corvette Sting Ray was a driver’s car with all the bells and whistles.
The Collector
As the last production year of the C2 Corvette, Chevrolet created the most refined version of the Sting Ray. From the comfortable bucket seats to four-wheel disc brakes, the 1967 Corvette was equal parts luxury and sports car. The bright metal body and door sill moldings with black highlights were marks of sleek sophistication along with the newly designed gas filler door and Corvette emblems. The fully independent suspension and large vented brake rotors provided excellent handling and stopping power. A total of 22,940 1967 Corvettes were produced— 14,436 convertibles and 8,504 coupes.
The Love
One hot July day in 1967, I was playing in my grandparents’ driveway enjoying my last summer as a preschooler when my uncle Woody drove up in a brand-new silver convertible Corvette Sting Ray. The top was down, and he was nestled in a red bucket seat. I was staring wide-eyed like a spaceship had landed when he pulled to a stop and asked, “Want to go for a ride?” I didn’t say anything as I climbed in and stood on the passenger seat while we drove around the block. I never really noticed anything specific about cars before then, but I was hooked on this car. This is my second favorite car of all time, losing out to the 1973 maroon T-top Corvette.
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Contributed by Alex Jaskula
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
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This car feature is part of our 50 Cars for 50 Years campaign in honor of Berkley One Classics celebrating 50 year of insuring collectors and their vehicles. See the other cars we love here.
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