Few things capture the spirit of the 1960s Corvette quite like a red Sting Ray convertible with the top down and a big-block V8 rumbling up front. This 454-powered 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible delivers exactly that, and it is for sale right now on Bring a Trailer at no reserve, with the auction set to wrap up on Wednesday, September 30. Offered by a dealer in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a clean California title, it pairs the most refined year of the C2 generation with a four-speed manual and a healthy dose of big-block muscle.
The 1967 model year was the last for the C2 Corvette, and many enthusiasts regard it as the best-resolved of the Sting Rays. Chevrolet cleaned up the styling with five functional fender vents, dropped the extra badging, and gave the car a more purposeful stance before the C3 arrived for 1968. Of the roughly 22,940 Corvettes built that year, about 14,436 were convertibles, and this St. Louis-built example wears the flowing shape that keeps the ’67 near the top of so many collectors’ wish lists.
Originally finished in Ermine White over red vinyl, according to its trim tag, the car was refinished in a rich red and given a black interior under previous ownership. The exterior now carries subtle front and rear wheel-arch flares and a stinger-style hood with 427 badging, the signature look of the top-dog big-block Corvettes of 1967. Chrome split bumperettes, hidden headlights, and dual exhaust outlets through the rear valence round out a profile that looks every bit the part.
Rolling stock consists of 15-inch turbine-style wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich redline radials, a period-perfect combination that suits the car’s red paint beautifully. Underneath, the Corvette rides on its fully independent suspension with four-wheel disc brakes, and it gains the everyday-friendly upgrades of power steering and a power brake booster. Those additions should make this convertible far more pleasant on a winding back road or in weekend traffic than a stock ’67.
Step inside and the black cockpit is classic Sting Ray. A three-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a matching tachometer, with auxiliary gauges for fuel, amperage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature spread across the center stack. A vertical push-button AM radio, an analog clock, headrests, a heater, and lap belts carry on the period charm, and the five-digit odometer shows 1,200 miles, though the seller notes that total mileage is unknown.
Rowing through the gears is handled by a Hurst shifter connected to a four-speed manual transmission, which sends power to the rear wheels. It is the right way to experience a big-block Corvette, and the Hurst stick adds a satisfying, mechanical feel that suits the car’s personality. Buyers who want an involving, three-pedal classic will find plenty to love in this Corvette.
The heart of the build is a 454ci V8, a big-block displacement that would not officially reach the Corvette until 1970. It is dressed with Erson valve covers and a Weiand intake manifold and fed spark by an MSD ignition system, while a Champion aluminum radiator helps keep temperatures in check. Long-tube headers flow into Flowmaster mufflers for a sound that should match the car’s looks, and recent service ahead of the sale included an oil change and new valve cover gaskets.
As with any older convertible, there are a few honest signs of use, and the seller discloses prior repair to the soft top where it meets the windshield frame along with other imperfections documented in the photo gallery. That transparency, plus the chance to ask questions directly in the comments, makes the listing easy to research before placing a bid. For a car meant to be driven and enjoyed rather than trailered to concours lawns, it presents as a well-sorted package.
A C2 Corvette with the ’67’s styling, a black soft top, a four-speed, and a 454 under a stinger hood is about as American as collector cars get, and the no-reserve format means it is guaranteed to find a new home. If a big-block Sting Ray has been on your list, now is the time to act. Place your bid and view the full gallery on Bring a Trailer before the auction closes on September 30.
