Maybe it’s just me, but I think that Marlboro Maroon was the most striking color available on a Corvette in 1967. That is the shade that graces this completely original and unrestored Corvette that is located in Englewood, Colorado. You will find this truly beautiful car listed for sale here on eBay with a BIN price of $98,990. The option is also available to make an offer on this magnificent 1960s classic.

Interestingly, after Marina Blue, Marlboro Maroon was the second most popular color choice amongst Corvette buyers in 1967. In fact, of the total production of 22,940 cars built in that year, 3,464 buyers chose the classy shade of Maroon. When you stare at that paint, it is great to consider how well it has survived over the past 52-years. It still holds a really good shine, although there is some minor deterioration in a few spots. While this would be pretty easy to rectify, the next owner would undoubtedly be struggling with the whole concept of interfering with a car that appears to be such an original survivor. All of the external chrome and trim look to be in extremely nice condition, as does the original Soft Ray tinted glass. The cast-aluminum wheels, which were a $263.30 option back in 1967, also look to be in fantastic condition, and the spare tire remains in its rightful place underneath the car. Speaking of underneath the vehicle, it looks just as impressive as the car does above. You can see the original grey of the floor pans, which means that this Corvette has never been undercoated. Some of the components under the car display a light dusting of surface corrosion, but it looks just as clean as you could ever hope to find on an original car like this. If you poke around under the Corvette for any length of time, you will also discover that the tank sticker is still on the tank.

Gracing the engine bay of the Corvette is a feast of numbers-matching components. What you will find is the L79 version of the 327ci V8, producing 350hp. Bolted to this is an M21 4-speed manual transmission. Making the driver’s life easier, the original owner ticked the options boxes beside power steering and power brakes. The first thing to note here is the fact that the Corvette has an original and documented 36,222 miles on the clock. In fact, in the last 30-years or so, only 3,000 of those miles have rolled under the Corvette’s wheels. This car has been kept garaged and carefully maintained during this time, but there is always going to be deterioration as time marches on. As a result, the Corvette has recently been fitted with new front brake calipers, along with other new brake hardware from front to back. Incredibly, it appears that the exhaust that is fitted to the Corvette is original, although the rear mufflers have been replaced at some point. The same appears to be true of some front suspension bushes, but the rest of it is said to be as it was when it rolled off the line in St. Louis. So, how does it drive? According to the seller, the answer to that question is “very well.” The engine starts and runs perfectly, it is smooth, doesn’t make any odd sounds, and doesn’t burn any oil. In his own words, it drives just like it did when it was new.

When you slide behind the wheel of the Corvette, you are once again struck by the incredible originality that you find throughout the inside of the vehicle. The black vinyl trim looks to all be in good condition, while the dash and pad are close to perfect. There have been no aftermarket additions to the interior, and the factory radio doesn’t appear to have been tampered with. Of course, it would be virtually impossible for a car to have survived for this long without fault, so there are some to consider. The carpet, while not badly worn, has faded in a number of places. It has given it a patchy look in a few places, but once again, I would be pretty hesitant to replace it and tamper with the car’s originality. Interestingly, the original owner hasn’t gone mad with interior options, and appears to have been very much focused on affordable performance rather than luxury. As a result, there is no leather upholstery, no headrests, no power windows, no air conditioning, but he did hand over an additional $172.75 and tick the box beside the AM/FM radio.

In 1967, total Corvette production had dropped significantly compared to 1966. This was due in a large part by the anticipation of a new Corvette that was due to be released the following year. Over the following years, the last of the C2 Corvettes became a firm favorite with customizers and modifiers, so finding an original and unmolested survivor is a nice little treat. That is what this car is said to be, and if all is as the owner claims, then the asking price would seem to be well justified.