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1967 model, but since the third-generation “Shark”
body style was deemed not ready for its intended
release date, the proven C2 was sold for one additional
model year. This example benefits handsomely from
a comprehensive frame-off restoration that included
many correctly dated original and New Old Stock (NOS)
parts. Sporting exceedingly demanding Tuxedo Black
paint, the Corvette is complemented by a premium Teal
blue leather interior. Power is delivered by Chevrolet’s
legendary 427/435hp Tri-Power V8 engine, backed
by a Muncie M22 “Rock Crusher” 4-speed manual
transmission with a 4.11 posi-traction rear axle. Other
highlights include extremely rare RPO L89 aluminum
cylinder heads, the side-mount exhaust system, power
4-wheel disc brakes, power steering and optional F41
suspension system. Additional features include power
4-link rear suspension, chrome-plated control arms windows, an AM/FM push-button radio and factory
and spindles, and Baer cross-drilled and zinc-coated clock. Handsome cast-aluminum wheels mounting
disc brakes. Boldly finished with custom-painted flames Firestone red line radial tires provide road contact.
over a black-and-white two-tone paint scheme, this wild
Willys features a leather-upholstered interior equipped 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
with bucket seats, a custom console, chrome tilt steering
column, billet steering wheel and Dolphin instruments. Quite likely the most popular postwar American
automobile ever produced, the 1957 Chevrolet defies
Power windows, high-tech CCD cameras in place of
mirrors and a Vintage Air climate-control system provide time with its amazing ability to adapt to virtually
any use imaginable, ranging from economical basic
an unexpectedly comfortable experience. The quality
and workmanship of this stunning Willys extend to transportation to all-out competition and everything
in between those two extremes. Finished in deep gloss
the custom trunk. Custom Budnik aluminum wheels
wrapped in large Hoosier rear tires finish off the look. black, this custom 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible
was professionally restored and updated by world-
renowned Patrick's Classy Cars of Phoenix, AZ. Ample
1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 427/435 CONVERTIBLE power is provided by a GM Performance Hot Cam LS3
With its refined styling cues and wide range of factory- V8 engine, breathing through a Jet Hot-coated dual
available power teams, the 1967 Corvette Stingray exhaust system and backed by a GM 4L80 automatic
remains a hands-down collector favorite today. transmission. The Art Morrison GT Sport chassis
Interestingly, it was not intended for production as a provides an awesome foundation for the Bel Air and

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