1967 Chevrolet Corvette: American Nostalgia

The Chevrolet Corvette is the quintessential American automotive protagonist. It’s a car that Apollo astronauts drove on earth, but also one that’s won its class at Le Mans. Simultaneously a relatable product from Detroit and a sports car that stacks up against the best international efforts, the cult of Corvette has grown to a level of organized religion since the first ones rolled out in the 1950s. The C2 generation (like Matt Euson’s 1967 Stingray in today’s film) is widely loved for its looks, but it was also the first generation of Corvette that saw material success in motorsport. It’s a piece of American racing history, and for Matt Euson, it’s a piece of 1960s nostalgia that he shares with his family and friends whenever he can.
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[@grantczarnik461]

one of the best looking cars ever made.

[@javiersilva1577]

Truly a timeless design. Honestly it’s a piece of art.

[@user-ql1pc7pi9x]

I agree. Love my dads '66.

[@paultrouskie1825]

@@user-ql1pc7pi9x totally agree. Love my 67 427.

[@tonysurface1]

I think that kid wins the “My dad’s cooler than your dad” argument at school every time.

[@seanbehrle5724]

tonysurface1 that’s facts I’m friends with his son

[@eksrud5201]

My dad got one of these

[@jacobslate5887]

I was one of the lucky sons grow up with this car that we enjoyed

[@benpetrovic8044]

“Ew that car looks really old”

[@dennisjungbauer4467]

@@benpetrovic8044 Yeah, that could also be how it turns out, came to my mind as well.^^ Hopefully not.

[@patrickstrack9110]

I have a '67 coupe that I have owned for almost 40 years. The interior is original with a ripped seat and worn carpet. I am told not to touch it. The best thing about this car is that it is tight and rattle free. 327, 202 head, aluminum intake. She flies. I am blessed to own such a treasure.

[@brendas.1374]

I freakin ❤️ C2’s!!!! I just purchased a 67 L79 Coupe last week (11/12/21). It’s currently being transported to my house. The car is totally restored and it has all the original documentation to it.

[@gabrielmarino7041]

The look 👀 on that little girls face is priceless...🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️omg those side pipes ... pure sensory experience 😃😃😃😃😃😃💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mojogrip]

So many beautiful cars came out in 67.

[@julianholm7531]

Including the ford mustang

[@bennyhannover9361]

Yes but this was big Block in the c2!

[@didislas99]

And the Chevrolet Camaro. In the 69 came out the Yenko, which is my favorite.

[@Guy-mx4fb]

It was a great year for chevrolet

[@michaellorenson2997]

I've been saying that for years! 1967 arguably represents the historical peak in beautiful automotive design. The list is so long it's unbelievable, especially if you include race cars.

[@gabrielmarino7041]

I was 10’years of age and there was a white one in the dealership in New York City 🌃/ Bronx , the man in the show room allows me to climb and sit 🤣🤣on the drivers seat holding the steering wheel .. something to this day that i will never forget ...the gentleman turned the car on , and those side pipes were roaring .. 😱😱😱what kid wont rejoice and his/ her eyes 👀 light 💡 up 😃😃😃👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼forget TESLA ...🤣🤣🤣💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼THank you for sharing such a great experience and beautiful beautiful automobile..... think 🤔 I should go out and get me one ... to share that same experience With my son and grand daughter/ grandson ...❤️❤️❤️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼🇺🇸

[@stuffhappens5681]

I love that he’s eating donuts with his son in the car! And, loaning it to a friend’s wedding. He knows how to share his enthusiasm. Pity there aren’t more that do the same.

[@jeffreyalexander7504]

getting donuts and sharing your car with your kid....priceless!

[@OS-hx4jk]

He's the same guy who was featured in an earlier video with his Singer Porsche. Proper car bloke.

[@djobert2402]

I hate this guy, so much!! His Porsche Singer may be the perfect car, whit the best sound I've ever heard

[@OS-hx4jk]

@@djobert2402 and he said he wanted to drive the wheels off it!

[@Guy-mx4fb]

Rich rich rich man

[@timothyryan8983]

@@djobert2402 Was that a misspell or was that geniuene?

[@daviddavis697]

I restored a 67 convertible in 1978. For its time it was fairly advanced: 4-wheel disks, all independent suspension, and a powerful engine--I had the 327/350 It one of the most beautiful cars Detroit ever made.

[@robertfayette4877]

The C2 is by far the most beutiful Vette ever made. Seeing it under the covered bridge ... a bliss ! Matt - really worthy of the car he owns.

[@robertfayette4877]

@Literally Shaking You're absolutely right. The split rear window is the coolest. Yet it made the car itself almost the Holy Grail among the C2s. It's become a museum piece rather than a car for a true enthusiast who can afford to buy it. I wanted to emphasize the fact that Matt has the car he can enjoy and its pedigree comes from the town he grew up in. I bet he could've had the splitty as well. Sometimes I'm just tired of these stiff guys on Petrolicious showing off their precious pieces of art. And they try so hard to look cool while driving them.

[@erichakanson7010]

I've always been a fan of European sports cars, particularly Porsche and BMW. American cars never really piqued my interest. However the second gen Corvette is the exception. In my humble opinion, the 1963-1967 Corvette is the most beautiful American car ever produced.

[@yatharthmoza]

How about the Cobra, then?

[@jerrytee2688]

In my opinion the best looking "car" ever built.

[@erichakanson7010]

@@yatharthmoza Cobra was not originally an American car.

[@erichakanson7010]

@@jerrytee2688 Eh....I still say best "American" car. IMHO, it's not as attractive as the Jaguar XKE, Lamborghini Muira, and a myriad of 1960's Ferrari's. But the Corvette is certainly a fantastic looking car in all of its forms....Stingray (and the other hardtops/coupes) slightly more attractive than the convertibles, but I'm not really a convertible fan.

[@xavierpanohaya2647]

@@erichakanson7010 May I suggest to consider the GT40?

[@Braeska]

Couldn’t agree more with this mans philosophy from the moment he started talking. Long live the classics!

[@liamgross7217]

67 was a great year for cars globally. C2 design is a true classic, looks better every year.

[@ratrodrobhall1402]

I love the relationship you have with your son, cheers from an Australian Corvette lover

[@ffas23]

This video kind of reminds me of myself. I still own a 1967 Coupe today. I actually owned 2 '67's the first one a Vert. in 1970. I always loved the 2nd Generation C2 Corvette since Chevrolet rolled out the first '63 while I was in the 6th grade. The '67 Corvette is the most refined C2 that Chevrolet ever built and the most sought after Corvette out there still by Car Collectors all over today. I kicked myself later on after selling my first '67 Vert. during the early 70's to move up to a C3 generation. I owned 3 of them. This C2 stays with me to the end. Hopefully my daughter keeps it in the family when I am gone. I own some other collector cars along with 3 other Corvettes a C3,C5 and C6 all Coupes. I kind of relate to the fellow who posted this fine video up above. Glad You Tube put it right in front of me this Sunday morning as a Video I may like. They were right in their assumption.

[@gregfair1749]

That is a beautiful 67 Stingray!!! My uncle has one in his shop. It’s a 67 435hp 427 4spd with factory side exhaust! I love that car! C2’s are my #1 dream Corvette!!! I hope to buy my uncle’s someday soon. He knows how much I love that car!

[@trebombs4life]

i use to work for this guy for 2 years. matt is pretty cool guy. he truly liked letting people see these nice cars drive around and live outside a garage. his 05 ford gt was too cool, mclaren 720 was a spaceship, and the 911 singer was pretty special. oh yeah and his 68 gt500 was mint. he dailyed all of them

[@koolaid117]

Glad to see him with his son enjoying the car. I hope he teaches his son to work on the car and the son will enjoy the car when it gets to him.

[@DynAmerican556]

What I took away the most is “you have to share these things...” I agree so much. Not everybody will be so interested in cars or motorcycles or engines period. But the ones that want to learn need a mentor

[@alananderson5202]

Mom and Dad and six kids in an old Mercury when I was a kid. No seat belts. Mom rolled that heavy beast when I was three and standing up in the back seat. She had a broken back and pulled herself halfway out of the upside down car. I HAD a scratch on my head. We were so very lucky to still have our Mom.

[@StrictlyPlinking]

1967... 1968... I was 4 yrs old... by 1970, I can still remember my dad wishing he could own one of these beasts. Family came first and we had a ‘66 Impala, white 2 dr with the 327. Maybe someday, I can own one of these as well. This body style of the Corvette is my favorite, hands down.

[@Skeeter66]

'66 Impalas are easy enough to get into, hopefully soon you can. I can field any questions you have or heads up to look for.

[@basithph8958]

Corvette is one of America’s best cars One of my favorites

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

Yea it's handsome looks took a cost. The c2 Corvette had a front lifting problem at higher speed when it competed in Motorsports, which is why both the mustang and Daytona coupe always beat the c2. Pete Brock's first professional assignment was being part of the c2 Corvette design team. He advised the head designer you change the front to prevent lift, but he told Pete to fuck off......

[@Yourmission9]

I agree with his point completely, as long as the person borrowing your car is respectful with it, borrow it all day long, it’s made to drive

[@ASOT666]

67 corvette is my favourite car. Rented one of these bad boys for my wedding. The sound this beast is just vicious and beautiful

[@Cobrajamie]

I think we all remember being his son, watching our dads drive with a smile that lasts for days

[@bruceschneider4928]

I've driven a friend's C2. It's a blast. Raw power. Simple. Fun.

[@Chris-dz1ur]

Im 14 and thats is my dream car, one day i gonna have one of those i promise

[@joachimzegke9301]

the designer was a genius...split window or not, not important for your son...great video, thanks.

[@antraxxslingshots]

The Vette fits him pretty good, i like it.

[@NORWAYORNOWAY]

What about the 720s in his garage? Hehe. Respect.

[@discoveringclassics4382]

Thank you for sharing this story with all of us Matt. You'r son is a lucky boy.

[@davebutler2776]

I drove one for 25 years at least 2 days a week to work it was 20 years old then it never broke down and the only time the top was up it was raining

[@adrian2433]

"You are not making any compromises when driving these car" my man you are making compromises when driving a new car instead of this what a beautie

[@laracroft938]

Fell in love all over again when James May drove Neil Armstrong's corvette in the grand tour

[@sergiovazquez9259]

Possibly the best looking car known to man kind.

[@jimsmith9912]

Thanks for that beautiful short film on the car and how awesome it is. Now I know I have to have one. Something to look forward to. Enjoy it while you can. Thanks. Regards, Jim.

[@Guy-mx4fb]

You know he's rich when this is his everyman's car

[@alexcroft8947]

One of the best looking corvettes made.

[@bobvasquez1846]

The sound of the small block and big block chevy engines of the sixties was music to my ears because I was there as a teenager. The high octane gas really made them go and gave them their performance sound back in the day.

[@5thdownclevelandbrowns815]

I honestly think this is the best American car ever.

[@TommyboyGTP]

My neighbor had a convertible 67 4 speed 327/350 with those same wheels. Fun car

[@drdeadbeat1604]

This was my all time favourite - of my matchbox collection

[@Supercruze]

Love the father and son interaction in this piece. Nice to see a father passing on his passion for automobiles and instilling this in his son who will hopefully continue to keep the car culture alive into future generations.

[@-ZIO]

My preference will always be Italian. I was born in Italy so it is part of my DNA. But I agree this second generation Corvette is a beautiful design. Of the American performance cars I would say there are only two I would ever consider to own.... that is if I could afford. The generation 2 Corvette, and the 1967 Shelby Mustang. Both stunning, and American.

[@MattEuson]

I have a matching 67 Shelby! Good taste my friend.

[@-ZIO]

@@MattEuson Brilliant! What color?

[@usergonemad]

Don't care for the look of sidepipes on this generation Corvette but the glorious sound more than makes up for it. Nice to see one of these still treated like a car instead of a garage queen.

[@eeezee3385]

This is by far my favourite episode. I’ve seen it like 50 times, still hits me. My grandpa had one almost exact same spec. Wish my family kept it when he passed. I’ll have to track down the owner one day.

[@mattmchugh5661]

This video embodies why I'm a car guy, my dad had a 1971 Corvette LT1 Red on Black that we used to take out together. Those similar moments are seen here , as father and son. Great video and sort of an underrated great car. I like that its not a 427, makes it more obtainable.

[@DucatiM1200]

Wow this is crazy! I grew up in the area around Schererville and I absolutely remember the USA Corvette store on 41. I also remember driving by and seeing this EXACT car in the protective bubble thing inside the showroom! Unfortunately that dealership isn't around anymore :/

[@MattEuson]

When I bought it from the widow, it was in that bubble thing!!!

[@DucatiM1200]

@@MattEuson That's incredible! Such a small world haha. I really liked this video and the one about your Singer Porsche. I don't live there anymore (but my parents still do) and it's always cool to see mentions/stories from Indiana. I hope to see more of your car collection in the future!

[@HadiElJundi]

My Dad had a '75 Stingray and we shared good memories with it. I look forward to having the same experience with my son with my planned '67 Stingray, too

[@jaydee5156]

Absolutely beautiful. For me, Corvette began in '63 with the C2 and still my favorite. Any Corvette before that is just another old Chevy.

[@badron9245]

I love Corvettes. C2s are the best, but I love my 1972 C3. I also have a C6 (Z06) that can take your breath away, but the C3 takes me back to a really good time in life, pure enjoyment to drive.

[@johhnyo]

I remember back in 1990 a friend of mine that worked at a local toyota dealer. I went to pick him up to go for a beer that night and I heard an amazing rumble coming from the back shop...to my surprise they were restoring a 64 convertible and had it all apart, engine on a stand, body off etc..i was told it was a barn find and the owner said ..i have 25k..restore it for me. I didnt see the car till the next spring, and a friend of the owners dropped by my work, and I said is that the resto car from Toyota..he said yep, and I said you gotta take me for a ride. Well, top down, 327 4 speed with side pipes, beefed up to 400hp..he took me out near the local airport and let her go..shake rattle and roll..but that is the great experience

[@Guinea54]

I am not in the age bracket of the demographic who would fully appreciate or have memories of this car, but I still think there is this lost appeal with these classics.. There's just something rugged, raw and badass about these older models.. both the interior and the exterior.. This style really captures the essence of the "stingray". You look at the most modern corvette and the C8 looks more like an imitation ferrari than a vette. Not saying it's not cool, but i just feel something is lost. Even though I wasn't even born during this era, I can see the appeal of these classic cars.

[@chestermcdaniel106]

And that kid will be a better young man for experience with his dad!

[@kurtmuroki8763]

Nothing like father son going out in a Vette to get doughnuts! Neat video and cool car!

[@VC27]

"There's a good chance it's probably going to break down before you get home" now, why the heck does that sound so familiar?! I have a vintage Yamaha RD 350 and an Opel Corsa 1.6 in my collection. Compared to what I have, this car is a legend. In any case it is a legend.

[@aprilschannel1936]

Hey! that's the same guy who was in the Porsche Singer video, damn what a lucky man.

[@Carrera-gp9od]

Ce Oc I knew I had seen him before !

[@VentureAHighway]

What an absolutely fantastic car. I’ve never been big on most American cars but this is definitely one of the best ever made from any country

[@deborahchesser7375]

That has to be the prettiest body style of all the Vettes

[@bryanmartin9420]

First job out of school was pumping gas. Thousands of cars came by our pumps,this was by far, the most beautiful.I never forgot seeing this car for the first time! Thanks

[@samhaines8228]

oh yeah, the styling, the roar & rumble, the >snik< of that 4 speed stick engaging...i can imagine the smells, of the interior materials, of the high octane gasoline ~ Man!! There is a car guy in training in the passenger seat, right there under the hood with his dad. Just so many things right with this picture.

[@gseric4721]

Been a Corvette fan for over a decade, but there's something special about the C2. Other than the C6 or C8, I'd take the C2, every single time.

[@SnakeyUk08]

Dont see too many in the UK but its definitely one of the Usa`s finest looking and sounding motors in my eyes

[@mjdart54]

I have several Corvettes and often people ask me which one is my favorite to drive. They expect me to say the C7 Z06 or my '67 Sting Ray Restomod. They are very surprised, when I state it's my '64 Sting Ray Coupe that is exactly, perfectly stock. It has a 365 hp engine with an appetite for leaded high octane fuel, that flows down the first year for Corvette Holley carburetor, it has factory AC with Freon pumped through it's veins. It has the off road exhaust that lets you hear that 30-30 cam. I has power brakes with metallic sintered drum brakes, that I think just work fine. No power steering, cause that wouldn't fit under the oversize L-76 engine's oil pan, even with it's steering play, it handles just fine. It has skinny bias ply white walls that drift nicely around corners. No, I think this video sums it up very nicely exactly, what it's like to drive one of these wonderful treasures. With the way things are evolving enjoy them while you can, I tell younger people to listen to or read the lyrics of the Rock Band Rush's song Red Barchetta, that's where we may be heading!

[@brucepeek3923]

This guys smart , he did a mirror check before he pulled out- and he doesn't babble on a cell phone when behind the wheel. best Bruce Peek

[@willmaster5640]

Great episode. I love that his son was part of it. Passing along the love of these things is so important. Well done.

[@mikewozniak8458]

Excellent perspective on an AWESOME car. I always wanted a 67. My uncle in upstate NY had one. He gave me and my older brother a thrill ride back from Albany airport to Amsterdam back in 67. I'll never forget it.

[@omkarkhavale2415]

Who is here after watching the batman ???

[@YoshiV819]

That's a great Vette, love my black C5 for the same reasons! It's not perfect and I take it out year round, as long as there's no ice and snow. First with hydroformed structure and last with flip up lamps. Love the style and it attracts people everywhere it goes. To make it mine I put on Corsa sport cat-back with the black tigershark tip option, thier factory is right around the corner and it was installed at their annual Vette show. Everything else is just how it was delivered, still rolling on the silver painted 5 spoke Speedline wheels that came from the factory (not the wagon wheels)!

[@ericson26savannah86]

My brother had a 67 convertible it was a L88 I loved it as a kid 12 years old riding in it. Thanks for the nostalgia!

[@skippywinters]

1967... what a year

[@8.2deck]

I live in Brookville Indiana, and I think I saw this guys porsche around too, beautiful cars.

[@8.2deck]

I run my car English hill too lol

[@MattEuson]

I'm sure you have, I drive it around those roads as well.

[@northerniltree]

A full head-on explanation to the question that needn't be asked.

[@mereclander]

What a beautiful car!!!! And the sound is...Music!!!

[@zestor2908]

Nice owner, i like people who drive their spectacular cars!

[@danielmanning7689]

My dad got my mom a vette from I think ‘67 as well. She never drove it, and it sat in the garage until a month before I turned 16 when my dad sold it. My soul was crushed that day.

[@chuckm6769]

You are still here to tell about it, though.

[@davidalvarez5242]

I’m a senior in high school and I bought a 78 c3 for 2,000 dollars not running as my first car and have been working on it and it’s the greatest decision I’ve made in my life 🤟🏽 she runs great now (kinda lmaooo)

[@nolan122]

Just wanna say this video put the C2 Vette on my dream list of cars. My heart sank how incredibly perfect it was

[@dipren443]

A c2 coupe with a small block and a 4 speed (pretty much the car in the vid) is a bucket list item for me. Sure the big block gets all the fame, but the lighter weight over the front axle and better balance is my preference.

[@richardhill6125]

Seeing him and his son riding along reminded me of my Dad and I cruising around in his 61 Austin Healey 3000 with top down. That kind of bonding definitely turned me into a car guy. Wish I had that Healey!

[@BlkREPR]

Those will be life long memories for father and son, burgers together in the 67 stingray

[@dirtygaming3470]

I am actually 18 and I enjoy this car so muuuuuuuuuuch. I hope I will be able to buy it some day in the future. :)

[@rickin10]

"I wanna drive it, until it doesn't go anymore." Euson, Matt. That's my favorite quote, from one of my favorite car videos ever, the 911 Reimagined by Singer from Petrolicious. Thanks for sharing again Matt, you are a big inspiration for me! Cheers from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

[@MattEuson]

Thank you brother, happy motoring!

[@richardkautz2947]

My home town! 👍 Those Roads I've been through so many times and the "adventures" my friends and I had are memories you never want to forget. Love those back roads and hope to get back to them soon. Great car, One of those top 3 dream machines we wished we could have had.

[@cj6135]

I take delivery of a 1962 Corvette C1 within a fortnight or less and I can't wait

[@rickhunter6513]

C2 will always be my favorite Corvette! What a car👍🏼

[@lewisschaefer9849]

I know my stuff when I talk about cars, but this thing looks like something from a different dimension.

[@stigmoltu-jacobsen]

Yes, you have to share these things! I agree fully. That’s the best if not the only way to create interest and enthusiasm for new generations of car lovers.

[@kooners6961]

I have a 78 but I still love it

[@AxCYeR]

Oh boy, the sixties. What a beautiful machine.

[@AutobahnVault]

SO COOL to be able to share our passion with our kids.

[@karoma7898]

My god!... The sound gives me goosebumps, it looks amazing, I'm gonna drive one someday

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

The beautiful growl of an old American V8 engine is the best thing about that car. I would deal with all the "discomforts" of driving a 50+ year old car (by todays standards) just for that sound. But not on a daily basis, it has to stay something special.

[@Legatus2kx]

I so love this car, it actually gives you the just you and the road feeling.

[@Danielevans2]

This is my dream car!!! ,😍

[@justinturner4850]

Easily the most beautiful American car. I really want to be successful enough to get one of these for my father. This is his dream car since he saw them new.

[@andrewipp426]

Great video on one of the most beautifully designed cars ! Watching the owner and his son eating donuts and doing a little hellriding through the backroads, the car sounds amazing sidepipes have such a killer attitude when it goes by. Passing down the knowledge and passion to his son is every gearheads dream hopefully he develops the same emotional connection as his dad. Looks like a really nice neighborhood in Indiana

[@ral6364]

Not a huge Corvette fan nor do I typically like black cars, but this video encapsulates the vintage car culture. The car & video are awesome, but the scene with the owner’s son smiling back at his Dad is priceless. Two huge thumbs up!

[@Ragna___]

my favourite car of all time. and in the perfect colour. thanks, petrolicious!

[@MndlssBrndlsm]

My absolute dream car. Beautiful.