Photo: Mecum Auctions
On May 12th, the peeps from Mecum will offer at auction one extremely special Corvette. It's a 1967 C2 convertible with the 427 cu.in. (7-liter) lump swapped for a modern 6.2-liter LT1 small-block V8 from the outgoing Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
When it was brand spanking new, the 427 big-block Tri-Power V8 promised a massive 435 horsepower, but there was a drawback to it. Due to its sheer size and weight, the 427 made the C2 Corvette somewhat nose-heavy, compromising the vehicle's handling.
On the other hand, the 6.2-liter Gen 5 LT1 small-block V8 is more compact and less ponderous than the retro big-block vee-eight.
What's more, the LT1 V8 of the C7 Corvette (and 2016 Camaro) benefits from modern technologies like direct fuel injection, continously variable valve timing and a cylinder deactivation feature as well. The 460 HP tower-of-power is just a part of the custom build completed earlier in 2015 by Bill Kuhn of His Palace, Inc. in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Other technical highlights include a Tremec 5-speed transmission, hydraulic clutch, the suspension system from a 1988 – 1996 C4 Corvette, a Dewitt aluminum radiator, 3.73 rear diff and disc brakes on all four corners. As a bonus, the 1960s silver with black stinger design is complemented by 21st century practicality: electric air conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity and a tilt steering column are just a few of the goodies.
Wonder what the estimate is on this LT1 V8-enhanced 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible? I'm afraid I don't know how to soften the blow on this one, so here's Johnny: $175,000 to $200,000, translating to €155,940 and €178,215 at current rates. Too bad the plastic engine cover wasn't discarded...
On the other hand, the 6.2-liter Gen 5 LT1 small-block V8 is more compact and less ponderous than the retro big-block vee-eight.
What's more, the LT1 V8 of the C7 Corvette (and 2016 Camaro) benefits from modern technologies like direct fuel injection, continously variable valve timing and a cylinder deactivation feature as well. The 460 HP tower-of-power is just a part of the custom build completed earlier in 2015 by Bill Kuhn of His Palace, Inc. in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Other technical highlights include a Tremec 5-speed transmission, hydraulic clutch, the suspension system from a 1988 – 1996 C4 Corvette, a Dewitt aluminum radiator, 3.73 rear diff and disc brakes on all four corners. As a bonus, the 1960s silver with black stinger design is complemented by 21st century practicality: electric air conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity and a tilt steering column are just a few of the goodies.
Wonder what the estimate is on this LT1 V8-enhanced 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible? I'm afraid I don't know how to soften the blow on this one, so here's Johnny: $175,000 to $200,000, translating to €155,940 and €178,215 at current rates. Too bad the plastic engine cover wasn't discarded...
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