I searched the forum a bit but didn't find sufficient information.

I inherited a 1967 corvette convertible from my father around 2002. He bought the car in 1990 I believe. The car has been garaged in central Illinois and not driven or moved since 2002.

Do you have any suggestions on appropriate mechanic to get her running again? It drove into the garage but hasn't had any service in 25 years.

I don't think my dad did too much to the car. I think the convertible cover was replaced and he had the car painted at one time. When he had it painted he had the big block hood put on it, but if I recall correctly this car only has the small block. It's pearl gray with side pipe exhaust.

I'm torn to hold onto her or sell. How would I go about getting a valuation? I live in Florida and am fairly clueless about cars, especially this vintage. My dad also bought a 1998 pace car new. I chose the '67 and let my sister have the '98. I'm a fan of the 1960s car.

Any thoughts or advice greatly appreciated.

 

Well let me be first to congratulate you on your inheritance, and welcome to the forums. Something that runs and doesen't come in many boxes is worth a lot. Without an inspection it's hard to judge its value. If you keep it you will need to do a complete service, which could mean brake caliper replacement and replacing all fluids, for starters. Florida I'm sure has many Corvette clubs somewhere close to you, I would reach out to one or two of them and feel them out on there input. Most clubs have their preferred mechanics. You might consider selling (or keeping it) as a NCRS car if it's in good enough condition with most of these original parts which would make it worth more. To have a complete (frame off) restoration done is almost 100k. or you can sell it as is, people restoring are always looking for cars iike yours, I will guess here without seeing the car that it could be worth around 15 to 20K or more, unrestored as is. That all depends upon its condition. I hope that helps.

 

And Sorry for your loss.

 

Welcome to the forum. Sorry for your loss. The latest Buyers Guide put out by Corvette Magazine which just came out last month lists a '67 roadster from $60,000 to $175,000 depending upon condition. Side exhaust bumps that up $1,500. If it is a 327/350 then you can add another $3,000. The optional hardtop would add another 3,500. A/C adds $5,000. Optional wheels would add $1,800/$5,500 depending on condition or if they're reproduction.

If it turns out to be a big block, then everything increases by a lot.

 

My advice to you is to keep it. It's not a difficult car to work on, and it sounds like it still runs.
However, if you choose to sell it go to the Bring a trailer website and look at sold listings. This will give you a real world value and if you read through the comments you can really determine the actual condition and see what the changes on the do to value. You can then make an honest comparison to your car.
Welcome from Washington!
Sorry for your loss.

 

Welcome to the forum!!