Carefully and continuously improved, the Corvette quickly matured into a universally respected sports car under the able guidance of original Chief Engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov. In addition to a new independent rear suspension in 1963, the Corvette gained disc brakes at all four corners by 1965. Powered by an ever-expanding selection of factory-available powertrains, the Corvette was—and remains—especially formidable with RPO L79, which brought Chevrolet’s high-winding 327 CI Turbo-Fire V-8 engine delivering 350 HP. Available only with a 4-speed manual transmission, the L79 remains one of the finest high-performance V-8 engines ever produced. At its heart, the L79 327 featured free-breathing cylinder heads, an aluminum intake manifold mounting a 600 CFM Holley 4-barrel carburetor, an open-element air cleaner, 11:1 compression, low- restriction exhaust manifolds and a maintenance- free high-performance hydraulic cam—the first of its kind. On the street and strip alike, the L79 usually outperformed many big-block competitors in a much lighter overall package, enhancing the Corvette’s already outstanding weight distribution, balance and handling. In addition to its strong performance and ease of maintenance, the L79 option was an outstanding value, adding just $105 to the Corvette’s base price. Offered with just 40,776 miles, this highly decorated 1967 Corvette is a truly rare and exceptionally original example retaining its original Rally Red paint finish and original white and black interior. Predictably, it has earned top awards in judged Corvette events, including Bloomington Gold, Survivor and Benchmark honors, confirmed by judging transcripts and documentation that accompanies it. Power is delivered by the matching-numbers 327/350 HP L79 V-8 engine, and desirable features and options include a 4-speed manual transmission, the original carpet and soft top, 3.36 Positraction rear end and the original fuel tank, plus iconic side-exit exhaust pipes, period-style redline tires, a radio and clock. In addition to the aforementioned judging documents, this L79-powered Corvette includes the factory tank sticker confirming original options and data, the Protect-O-Plate, an original first edition manual, AM/FM radio instruction card and an NCRS Shipping Data Report confirming the vehicle’s Chevrolet Zone Office employee delivery when new.