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                                                        THIS 1967 ’VETTE IS AN NCRS DUNTOV AWARD RECIPIENT AND IT IS THE ONLY 435
                                                              CORVETTE IN EXISTENCE TO HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THE FEAT THREE TIMES.

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                 $437.10 option cost alone, the L71 mill was relatively   hardtop. The factory original bolt-on wheels are an
                 popular, with 3,754 Corvettes so equipped out of   upgrade, as are the 7.75x15 red line tires.
                 22,940 produced in total for 1967, including 14,436   This gorgeous Corvette – offered as Lot #1407 at the
                 convertibles.                                      March 2021 Scottsdale Auction with No Reserve – has
                 Stunning in red on red with a black hood “Stinger,” this   earned many awards over several decades, including
                 L71 427/435 Corvette convertible has changed hands   achievement of Bloomington Gold certification in
                 privately among collectors throughout its existence,   1999. This 1967 ’Vette is an NCRS Duntov Award
                 confirmed by ownership history that accompanies the   recipient and it is the only 435 Corvette in existence to
                 car. Also included is a legible, validated and original   have accomplished the feat three times. Other accolades
                 GM Order Copy (Tank Sheet) confirming original     include multiple NCRS Top Flight and Performance
                 data and options – an important document that was   Verification Awards.
                 included for the first time on 1967 Corvettes. Backing   Retaining its original GM-issued Trim Tag, this red-on-
                 the potent 427/435 “Tri-Power” engine is a desirable   red 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435 convertible is
                 Muncie M21 close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission   an extremely rare example, understood to be one of
                 and 4.11:1 posi-traction rear axle. Other supporting   less than five red-on-red 435 convertibles in existence
                 high-performance options include the mandatory K66   featuring its captivating color combination. And one
                 Transistorized Ignition system, F41 Special Front and   very lucky bidder will be taking it home in March.
                 Rear Suspension, J50 Power Brakes, N14 Side Mounted
                 Exhaust System, U69 AM/FM Radio, Soft Ray Tinted    – David Neyens
                 Glass, and both a soft-top and removable auxiliary   For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com


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