A life-long '55-'57 Chevy...
A life-long '55-'57 Chevy and Corvette guru named Pete let us into his multi-building compound a few years back. Here's Pete's very nice, original, rust-free, '67 427 roadster next to his '57 roller. Cha-ching.
Chevrolet's Corvette News magazine was flying by 1966-'67. It was introduced in 1957 and was mailed free-of-charge to every new Corvette owner. Its stature grew by leaps and bounds every issue. Its editor, Joe Pike, was a great guy who immediately turned into an icon. He did a great job selling the Corvette plus many of its special owners-including Corvette race owners and drivers, movie stars, politicians, astronauts-you name it. Following Mr. Pike to the Editor's chair a decade or so later was Becky Bodnar. She too did a masterful job for many years.
The National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC) was first envisioned in 1957, then it became a reality in 1959. It did much for Corvette owners worldwide-including getting each owner information on a local club to join. Some years later, the Western States Corvette Council (WSCC) was formed for west coast Corvette clubs. You can visit both clubs online.
Chevrolet Motor Division and Corvette News magazine created the Corvette "wave" back in the mid-'50s and it is still going strong today. Corvette owners who pass on the road wave to every other. Smiles are also welcome. No other friendly gestures are allowed.
| Corvette Engine Totals |
1966 |
1967 |
| Base 300 hp 327 |
9,755 |
6,858 |
| L79 350 hp 327 |
7,591 |
6,375 |
| L36 390 hp 427 |
5,116 |
3,832 |
| L68 400 hp 427 |
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2,101 |
| L71 435 hp 427* |
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3,754 |
| L72 425 hp 427 |
5,258 |
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| L88 430 hp 427 |
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20 |
| *L89 Alum Heads |
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16 |
| Interesting Options |
1966 |
1967 |
| Leather Seats |
2,002 |
1,601 |
| Power Windows |
4,562 |
4,036 |
| Headrests |
1,033 |
1,762 |
| Shoulder Belts |
37 |
1,426 |
| Hardtop (for Roadster) |
8,463 |
6,880 |
| Heater Delete |
54 |
35 |
| Air Conditioning / Coupe |
2,138 |
2,235 |
| Air Conditioning / Roadster |
1,382 |
1,553 |
| Heavy Duty Brakes |
382 |
267 |
| Transistor Ignition |
7,146 |
5,759 |
| Powerglide Trans |
2,401 |
2,324 |
| 36 Gal. Gas Tank/Coupe |
66 |
2 |
| Off Road Exhaust |
2,795 |
2,326 |
| Side-Mount Exhaust |
3,617 |
4,209 |
| Teakwood Steering Wheel |
3,941 |
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| Telescopic Steering Column |
3,670 |
2,415 |
| Aluminum Wheels |
1,194 |
720 |
| 7.75-15 Redline Tires |
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4,230 |