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Originally Posted by Lee Stewart
Lets look at the 1967 SS427. There weren't many made because no one wanted them. Yes it has a 385HP 427 in it. But it weighs 4085 pounds.
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In the late summer 1967 as a car crazy teenager I was searching for my first car. I briefly considered a '66 L72 bench seat straight Impala, but I was well aware of the weight of these cars.
Shortly after I bought the red SS Chevelle that I still have. Not long after a red/red '66 L72 BelAir (lighter) became available. If the timing were different....I may have gone down a totally different path!
Where are they today?? I have two friends who, between them, have five Z24's. Four '67's including a convertible, and a '68 notchback coupe, all in various stages of deterioration and not for sale.
In 2009, I had the opportunity the buy a dead ringer to the one above, except it had the optional body stripes, from my cousin's estate in Pasadena. (With a spare hood!!!) A one repaint 48,000 mile car. It didn't work out, still regret it!
The '67 427 flags are my all-time favorite!! - Bill W