1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray
C2 · Final year of C2. L88 option produced only 20 examples. Most... · The most desirable C2 — and the last of the Sting Rays
Ultra Rare
Production & Overview
Total Production
22,940
Original MSRP
$4,388
Assembly Plants
St. Louis, MO
Wheelbase
98 inches
Body Styles
Coupe · Convertible
Curb Weight
3,200 lbs
Notable Packages & Production
L88 427 — L88
15-25x base
20
produced
L71 Aluminum Heads — L89
10-15x base
16
produced
Available Engines
L79 327ci — V8
Small block — highest output 327
350 hp
L36 427ci — V8
Big block base
390 hp
L68 427ci — V8
Big block with triple 2-barrel carbs (Tri-Power)
400 hp
L71 427ci — V8
Tri-Power high performance — most common high-output big block
435 hp
L89 427ci — V8
Aluminum heads on L71 block. 16 produced. Extremely rare.
435 hp
L88 427ci — V8
Factory rated 430hp — actual output est. 560+hp. Race only. 20 produced. Most valuable C2.
430 hp
Buyer Checklist
⚠ Clone warning: L88 non-matching is essentially worthless as a collectible at that level. L71 non-matching loses 50-70%.. Always verify with cowl tag, engine stamp, and registry before purchase.
Decode cowl tag and compare to seller's claims
Check engine suffix code for date and numbers match
L88 claims require extraordinary documentation — only 20 built
Verify all 427 big block cars have correct exhaust manifolds and intake
Inspect fiberglass at all stress points — nose, wheel openings, door jambs
Check hidden headlight vacuum mechanism
Verify side exhaust if equipped — originals are cast iron
Inspect frame rails and rear crossmember for rust
Check differential carrier for correct ratio markings
Road test: listen for differential and rear suspension noise
Known Problem Areas
L88 and L89 clones — most common fraud in Corvette market
Fiberglass stress cracks
Hidden headlight vacuum failures
Independent rear suspension wear
Rust on frame and chassis
Side exhaust reproduction pipes misrepresented as original
What Drives Value
↑ Increases Value
Documented L88 — values exceed $3.5 million
L89 aluminum head car with documentation
L71 numbers-matching with tank sticker
NCRS Top Flight or Bloomington Gold certification
Original paint confirmed by cowl tag
Side exhaust original equipment
↓ Decreases Value
Non-matching numbers on any big block
L88 or L89 claims without documentation
Repaint in non-original color
Frame rust or structural damage
Restoration Overview
Difficulty
High
Parts Availability
Good to Excellent — strong C2 reproduction market
Driver Quality Cost
$35,000 – $70,000
Show Quality Cost
$100,000 – $200,000
Key Suppliers
Corvette Central · Zip Corvette · Mid America Motorworks
Pop Culture & Legacy
Considered by many the most beautiful Corvette ever designed
Final year of the classic Sting Ray body
L88 is one of the most sought-after American cars in auction history
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