Vehicle Description
You can ask pretty much any Corvette guy what the paramount vintage
Vette is and he'll probably say "C2". When you counter with words
like "327" and "Muncie", the phrases "ultimate" and "blue chip"
become a natural settling point. And investors clearly agree, since
prices on mid-year Chevys remain solid year after year despite the
state of the economy. A splendid candidate for any serious
gearhead, this mid-year Vette is a numbers-matching, national award
winner that, thanks to a meticulous restoration, wears correct
Laguna Blue paint, a correct Black interior and better-than-factory
aesthetics. And when all that classic Americana is wrapped in a
curvaceous, drop-top body, "blue chip" starts to really take shape.
So, what are you waiting for? Give your friends at RK Motors
Charlotte a call and experience this "ultimate" Corvette!
Before we get into specifics, here's a detailed breakdown of this
documented drop-top's VIN and trim tag:
VIN:
1 - Chevrolet Motor Division
94 - Corvette
67 - Convertible
6 - 1966 model year
S - Assembled in St. Louis, Missouri
XXXXXX - Production sequence number
TRIM TAG:
I06 - Assembled May 6th, 1966
66 - 1966 model year
467 - Corvette convertible
S - Assembled in St. Louis, Missouri
6644 - Body assembly number
STD - Black vinyl interior
978AA - Laguna Blue paint
Many Vette enthusiasts regard the C2 as Chevrolet's purest Corvette
design. And that's very easy to understand given this classic's
small dimensions, purpose-built form and athletic demeanor. Of
course, those qualities are best viewed through a beautiful
restoration and, fortunately, the guys who reworked this Sting Ray
did a fantastic job. Since the previous owner's goal was to have a
classic that's both striking and functional, he made sure the car's
no-hit body was clean, laser-straight and much nicer than any
factory-correct original. Once that high level of fit and finish
was attained, a buttery layer of correct Laguna Blue basecoat,
available only for the 1966 model year, was sealed in glossy clear.
And the rest, as they say, is six-figure, show-stopping
history!
Thanks to a renewed dedication to motorsports, and heavy influence
from the original Mako Shark concept car, the second generation
Corvette sports a very athletic appearance. At the front of this
convertible, a low-slung clip tucks a stainless-trimmed grille
behind thin 'razor blade' bumpers and bright, bullet-style parking
lamps. Above that grille, hidden headlights highlight a familiar
cross-flag emblem while a standard small block hood displays a
mandatory "Corvette STING RAY" script. Behind those lights, a clean
profile hangs traditional door handles and small fender flags
between beefy rocker guards and a stylish bowtie mirror. At the top
of that profile, tinted glass rides under polished frames,
stainless wipers and a bright white top. And the car's sloped
decklid centers a cross-flag-branded fuel cap above a bright Sting
Ray emblem, deluxe tail lamps, two more 'razor blade' bumpers and
traditional stainless exhaust tips.
Tilt this Corvette's fiberglass hood and you'll find an original,
327 cubic inch L79 V8 which hangs a familiar 3858174 casting number
behind a correct "HT" suffix stamp and matching partial VIN.
Introduced as a formidable companion for street prowling Sting
Rays, this high performance small block twists stout 10 to 1
compression into 350 horsepower. At the top of the spry mill, a
polished air cleaner funnels wind in to a big Holley carburetor
that's threaded onto fresh stainless fuel lines. Below that juice
box, a Winters aluminum intake perfectly complements finned
Corvette valve covers. At the back of that intake, chrome-cased
ignition shoots spark past correct exhaust manifolds via
stainless-sleeved wires. And at the front of those manifolds, a
Harrison-branded radiator circulates water through pliable GM hoses
and authentic tower clamps. Whoever performed the restoration on
this Corvette did an excellent job of creating an attractive,
reliable engine bay that's every bit as detailed as the rest of the
car. Bright paint covers the block from its clean oil pan all the
way to its chrome oil filler and, as always, looks great against
GM's satin bay. As expected, correct textures and decals are
present and accounted for. And details like a rebuilt alternator, a
rebuilt master cylinder and a reliable Delco battery ensure this
Chevy runs every bit as good as it looks.
Flip this Vette upside down and you'll find a solid, no-hit chassis
that's in good shape, and today, looks much nicer than when it
rolled out of the showroom. At the center of the car's floors, an
original Muncie 4-speed hangs a correct 3885010 casting number over
an April 25th, 1966 assembly stamp and matching partial VIN. At the
ends of the car, a fully sorted double A-arm front and independent
rear suspension is completely detailed down to its fresh shocks,
correct springs and standard manual steering. Above that rebuilt
suspension, solid floor tubs, which look factory fresh in every
way, ride on a straight, Satin Black frame. At the corners of that
frame, standard disc brakes mix good handling characteristics with
quick and solid stops. At the edges of those brakes, dressed wheels
spin 7.75-15 Firestone Deluxe Champion goldlines around classy
stainless hubcaps. And everything, from this Corvette's stainless
brake lines to its aluminized exhaust system, is fully sorted and
ready to roll!
Open this Chevy's tossable doors and you'll find a correct Black
interior that's comprised of a nice assimilation of clean and
weather-free components. Seating comes courtesy of firm vinyl
thrones that are anchored between Chevrolet-branded lap belts. From
the driver's perch, stock gauges bleed onto their bordering panels
in a march toward an aluminum-trimmed glove box, correct Delco
AM/FM radio and small chrome shifter. Below that shifter, like-new
carpet is protected by prerequisite mats and predictable chrome
sills. Above those mats, stainless-trimmed door panels hang
traditional armrests between small handles, crank windows and
stylish chrome accents. In front of the driver, a satin-spoked
steering wheel spins around a brilliant cross-flag emblem. And
behind the passengers, a fully carpeted storage compartment boasts
just enough room for trophies and a display board.
Here's a short list of everything that's included with this awesome
Vette's sale.
A vintage owner's guide
A reproduction Warranty Booklet
An Engine Pad Affirmation Certificate
An NCRS Shipping Report
An NCRS Top Flight Award
Corresponding NCRS judging sheets
This stunning Sting Ray has an awful lot going for it. A coveted
327... A desirable Muncie 4-speed... A clean, accurate
restoration... Not to mention, one look at price books, a market
analysis or your favorite classifieds will reveal that, in general,
C2 prices have been virtually immune to dips and recessions. Simply
put: Corvettes are great cars to own, and this wonderfully restored
roadster is an investment grade classic that'll serve you well both
on the road and at the show!
