Estimate:$150,000 - $200,000Vin: 194677S100983Engine: Cyl 8Transmission: Manual 4 SpeedMileage: 5000400HP, matching numbers 427 ci. 8-cylinder engine, 4-speed manual transmission, disc brakes, independent front and rear suspension, coil springs, anti-roll bar, rear tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, and fixed differential. Wheelbase: 98”
Corvette came of age in 1963 with the introduction of the fully independent suspension Sting Ray but its evolution, within the limitations of the Corvette team’s limited budget, continued until it culminated in the final “mid-year” Corvette in 1967.
Several important milestones marked the mid-years’ evolution, notably the arrival of disc brakes in 1965 and the ultimate 7 liter 427 cubic inch Big Block which became available in 1966. Much like the last year of straight axle Corvette production in 1962, 1967 was the year in which the mid-year Corvette reached its highest level of refinement.
The Big Block took ascendancy in 1967, amounting to 16,062 of the 22,940 Corvettes built, over 70% of 1967 production. Big Blocks were in fact the fourth most popular Corvette option, trailing only to AM-FM radios, Positraction rear axles, and 4-speed manual transmissions.
Big muscle hits the auction block at the Grand Prix Auction in Austin, TX
Motostalgia Grand Prix AuctionMotostalgia provides the true enthusiast the opportunity to enjoy the most exciting experiences in motorsports: auctions and racing!Hosted in Austin, Texas the same weekend as the Formula 1 US Grand Prix, Motostalgia is a premier catalog auction event limited to 75 of the finest collector cars. In addition to a world class collector car auction, Motostalgia will host a Gala and Showcase, and provides guests exclusive access to experience the Formula 1 US Grand Prix racing events.
Located at the Convention Center in the heart of one of America’s most vibrant cities, Motostalgia offers the enthusiast a most memorable experience during one of Austin’s most dynamic weekends.
Auction registration provides bidders and a guest access to the Motostalgia Gala and Showcase. Click below to see a preview of all the auction cars.
Neither Motostalgia nor its auctions or other services are associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies.
THE DETAILSLOCATIONAustin Convention Center500 E Cesar Chavez StAustin, TX 78701
GRAND PRIX AUCTIONSaturday / 16 November 2013 / 4pm – 10pm
VINTAGE THEMED GALAFriday / 15 November 2013 / 6pm – 10pm
BIDDERS/MEDIA PREVIEW14 November / 10am – 6pm15 November / 10am – 6pm16 November / 10am – 4pm
LIFESTYLE SHOWCASE15 November / 10am – 10pm16 November / 10am – 10pm
