Discover the fascinating history of the iconic C2 1967 Corvette Sting Ray, from its specs and options to its colors and unique features. Explore restored and original models with photos and pricing information.
The 1967 Corvette – A Sports Car Ahead of Its Time
1967 Corvette Specifications, Options, Costs, Colors, Facts, and Details
The 1967 Corvette Sting Ray sports car has some of the best-known options, specifications, costs, colors, facts, and details of any vehicle in history and deserves to be among the top 10 most famous vehicles in automotive history as well as one of the top collector vehicles in the world today.
Various reasons were behind General Motors’ decision to extend the production of the current model for one more year. One theory was that the release of the C3 had been intentionally delayed to work on the Chevrolet Camaro in 1967. In spite of what critics and enthusiasts predicted, the C2 1967 Corvette Sting Ray wasn’t actually the first of a new generation, but it was the most refined of the second-generation Corvettes.
Throughout this article, we will be discussing the 1967 Corvette Specifications and its pricing, colors, facts, and other details, with accompanying photos of some of the best restored and original Corvettes.
How many 1967 Corvettes were made?
The 67 Corvette sports car was offered in two body styles. 22,940 cars were produced that year. Of that, 8,504 1967 Corvette Coupes and 14,436 Corvette Stingray 1967 Convertibles were produced.
What did the 1967 Chevy Corvette cost new?
The Corvette Stingray 1967 base price was $4388.00 for the Coupe and $4,240.75 for the Convertible.
What Colors were available for the 1967 Corvette?
Interestingly, the blue interior and stinger are color correct for a 1967 Corvette, when four were built in this combination.
1967 Corvette Exterior Color Choices
| CODE | EXTERIOR | QUANTITY |
| 900 | Tuxedo Black | 815 |
| 972 | Ermine White | 1,423 |
| 974 | Rally Red | 2,341 |
| 976 | Marina Blue | 3,840 |
| 977 | Lynndale Blue | 1,381 |
| 980 | Elkhart Blue | 1,096 |
| 983 | Goodwood Green | 4,293 |
| 984 | Sunfire Yellow | 2,325 |
| 986 | Silver Pearl | 1,952 |
| 988 | Marlboro Maroon | 3,464 |
1967 Corvette Interior Color Choices
| CODE | COLOR |
| std | Black Vinyl |
| 402 | Black Leather |
| 407 | Red Vinyl |
| 408 | Red Leather |
| 414 | Bright Blue Vinyl |
| 415 | Bright Blue Leather |
| 418 | Teal Blue Vinyl |
| 419 | Teal Blue Leather |
| 420 | Saddle Vinyl |
| 421 | Saddle Leather |
| 430 | Green Vinyl |
| 450 | White and Blue Vinyl |
| 455 | White and Black Vinyl |
Our First Example of a Stock 1967 Corvette
Our first example of a beautiful matching number 67 Corvette is owned by David and Mary Matlock. The Matlocks received the Vette Vues Magazine’s Tri-Power Award at the Galveston Corvette Chevy Expo. The 38th Corvette/Chevy Expo was held at the beautiful Galveston Island Convention Center, right on the Gulf of Mexico, February 27 & 28, 2016.
67 Corvette owned by David and Mary Matlock
These are the Sting Ray 1967 Corvette Options that the Matlock’s Corvette Sport Coupe has:
- #974 Rally Red
- #407 Red Vinyl Trim
- #M21 4 Speed Cl Ratio Tran
- #N89 Aluminum Bolt-on Wheels
- #U69 PB AM/FM Radio
- #K66 Transistor Ignition System
- #N14 Side Dual Exhaust
- #F41 Special Front and Rear Suspension
- #Q81 – Redline Tires 7.75×15
- #G81 Positraction Rear Axle, All Ratios
- #L71 435 HP V8 Turbojet
Below you will find a list of the 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Specifications / Options that were available in that model year, as well as the number of cars with these options and the costs:
| RPO# | DESCRIPTION | QUANTITY | RETAIL COST |
| 19437 | Base Corvette Sport Coupe | 8504 | 4388.75 |
| 19467 | Base Corvette Convertible | 14436 | 4240.75 |
| – | Genuine Leather Seats | 1601 | 79.00 |
| A01 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass (all windows) | 11331 | 15.80 |
| A02 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass (windshield) | 6668 | 10.55 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 4036 | 57.95 |
| A82 | Headrests | 1762 | 42.15 |
| A85 | Shoulder Belts | 1426 | 26.35 |
| C07 | Auxillary Hardtop (convertible) | 6880 | 231.75 |
| C08 | Vinyl Covering (for Auxillary Hardtop) | 1966 | 52.70 |
| C48 | Heater and Defroster Deletion (credit) | 35 | -97.85 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 3788 | 412.90 |
| F41 | Special Front and Rear Suspension | 2198 | 36.90 |
| G81 | Positraction Rear Axle | 20308 | 42.15 |
| J50 | Power Brakes | 4766 | 42.15 |
| J56 | Special Heavy Duty Brakes | 267 | 342.30 |
| K19 | Air Injection Reactor | 2573 | 44.75 |
| K66 | Transistor Ignition System | 5759 | 73.75 |
| L36 | 427ci 390hp Engine | 3832 | 200.15 |
| L68 | 427ci 400hp Engine | 2101 | 305.50 |
| L71 | 427ci 435hp Engine | 3754 | 437.10 |
| L79 | 327ci 350hp Engine | 6375 | 105.35 |
| L88 | 427ci 430hp Engine | 20 | 947.90 |
| L89 | Aluminum Cylinder Heads with L71 Engine | 16 | 368.65 |
| M20 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 9157 | 184.35 |
| M21 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission – close ratio | 11015 | 184.35 |
| M22 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission – close ratio (heavy-duty) | 20 | 237.00 |
| M35 | Powerglide Automatic Transmission | 2324 | 194.35 |
| N03 | 36 Gallon Fuel Tank (coupe) | 2 | 198.05 |
| N11 | Off-Road Exhaust System | 2326 | 36.90 |
| N14 | Side Mount Exhaust System | 4209 | 131.65 |
| N36 | Telescopic Steering Column | 2415 | 42.15 |
| N40 | Power Steering | 5747 | 94.80 |
| N89 | Cast Aluminum Bolt-On Wheels (5) | 720 | 263.30 |
| P92 | 7.75×15 Whitewall Tires | 13445 | 31.35 |
| QB1M | 7.75×15 Redline Tires | 4230 | 46.65 |
| U15 | Speed Warning Indicator | 2108 | 10.55 |
| U69 | AM-FM Radio | 22193 | 172.75 |
We also have a pdf of the 1967 Corvette Stingray options.
As we look at the 1967 Corvette Specifications, we want to look at the engine and transmission options.
The base 1967 Corvette Stingray came with a 327ci, 300hp engine, 3-speed manual transmission, vinyl interior trim, and soft top.
67 Corvette Stingray Engines:
- 327ci, 300HP Engine (standard)
- 327ci, 350HP Engine
- 427ci, 390HP Engine
- 427ci, 400HP Engine
- 427ci, 430HP Engine
- L71 427/435 HP Big-Block V-8 Engine
FIBERGLASS FACT: Option L89 – Only 16 were built with the L89 aluminum head option in 1967.
FIBERGLASS FACT: In 1967, only 20 RPO L88 427 engines were made available and advertised with an underrated horsepower of 430; however, their true power was much higher at over 500 horses. These models are now seen as one of the most sought-after and pricey Corvettes of all time.
Corvette Transmissions available in the 1967 Vette:
- 3 speed manual transmission (standard)
- 4 speed manual transmission (optional)
- 2 speed Powerglide transmission (optional)
The 67 Corvette Stingray exterior came with ten color choices:
The Tuxedo Black was the rarest color for 1967, with only 815 produced that model year. Below is an example of a 1967 Chevy Corvette Sting Ray, only 815 in Tuxedo Black in perfect shape.
CODE EXTERIOR QUANTITY 900 Tuxedo Black 815 972 Ermine White 1,423 974 Rally Red 2,341 976 Marina Blue 3,840 977 Lynndale Blue 1,381 980 Elkhart Blue 1,096 983 Goodwood Green 4,293 984 Sunfire Yellow 2,325 986 Silver Pearl 1,952 988 Marlboro Maroon 3,464
The soft top colors were black, white, and teal blue.
1967 Corvette Interior Color Choices
| CODE | COLOR |
| std | Black Vinyl |
| 402 | Black Leather |
| 407 | Red Vinyl |
| 408 | Red Leather |
| 414 | Bright Blue Vinyl |
| 415 | Bright Blue Leather |
| 418 | Teal Blue Vinyl |
| 419 | Teal Blue Leather |
| 420 | Saddle Vinyl |
| 421 | Saddle Leather |
| 430 | Green Vinyl |
| 450 | White and Blue Vinyl |
| 455 | White and Black Vinyl |
1967 Corvette Coupe is owned by Lou Sanchez
Our next example of a 1967 Corvette Coupe is owned by Lou Sanchez and is on at the Corvette Chevy Expo in Galveston Island, Texas. Lou’s Marlboro Maroon Corvette has the 427/390 HP option.
Here is a shot of the engine in Lou’s 67 Stingray. This is RPO L36 and was an additional $200.15.
Notice the Side Mount Exhaust System on the 1967 Chevy Corvette.
The NCRS Gallery at Corvettes at Carlisle always has some examples of the way the Corvettes came from the factory.
Richard Morgante’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
The color on the above 67 Vette is Marina Blue with Black Soft Top with a black vinyl interior. It is on display at the 2015 Corvettes at Carlisle NCRS Gallery. Richard Morgante owns this beautiful convertible 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray.
Matthew and Margie Kochman’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
Next is a 1967 sport coupe Sting Ray with the 427/435 hp engine that is owned by Matthew and Margie Kochman of Port Jefferson, New York, on display at the Bloomington Gold Corvette Hall of Fame.
67 Corvette Convertible Sting Ray
This 67 Corvette Convertible Sting Ray is on display at the 2022 Corvettes at Carlisle NCRS Gallery. The color is Goodwood Green. On the inside, it has a white vinyl interior. Steph Howard owns it. It has the AM-FM radio, TI Ignition, F42 suspension, tinted glass, and off-road exhaust. This 1967 Corvette convertible has several NCRS Top Flight Awards, Performance Verification, and Bloomington Gold Certification and has won the People’s Choice. The Rally Wheels have White Wall Tires 7.75×15. The engine is 427 Ci 435 horsepower with a 4-speed manual transmission, and the differential ratio is 4.11:1.
1967 L88 Corvette Sting Ray Race Car
A limited number of L88 Corvettes were produced in the late 1960s, with only 20 built in 1967, 80 in 1968, and 116 in 1969. The car you are looking at is one of these race cars. This is the 1967 L88 #92 Corvette Dana Racer was also Featured in the 2017 Gold Collection at Bloomington Gold, and you can read about it on our blog.
How much is a 1967 Corvette worth?
America’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette was the last of the ‘mid-year’ generation of the iconic sports car and, depending on its condition, can be worth well over $139,000. According to Hagerty’s website, here are the averages as of September 2022.
- #1 Concours $139,000
- #2 Excellent $108,000
- #3 Good $81,700
- #4 Fair $53,400
Then you would add in value for some of the optional equipment on the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray C2. You can get an idea of value by looking at the chart above as to how many were sold or a particular option. An example would be that only two were sold with the 36 Gallon Fuel Tank. Rare option = More Value.
Optional Equipment
- 36 Gallon Fuel Tank
- 4-Speed Manual Transmission
- Air Conditioning
- AM
- AM/FM
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Hard Top
- Cast Aluminum Bolt-On Wheels
- Headrests
- Leather
- Off-Road Exhaust
- Power Brakes
- Power Steering
- Power Windows
- Redline Tires
- Side Mount Exhaust
- Speed Warning Indicator
- Telescopic Steering Column
- White Sidewall Tires
But you never know what a Corvette will go for. For example, this 1967 Corvette L88 sold for $3.5 Million at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale in 2014.
Here are some other blog posts you might enjoy:
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- 1967 Corvette Sales Brochure
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- Bart Starr’s Most Valuable Player Award 1967 Corvette
- 1963-1967 C2 Corvette Body Kits Revolution in Customizing
- 1967 Corvette Custom Widebody that Blew us Away
- 1967 Corvette Category in our blog
- C2 Corvette Category in our blog
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