Vehicle Description
Does it get any better than a '66 Corvette convertible, in original
colors, with a matching numbers 327 under the hood? Well, maybe. If
you value a car that is more of a survivor than a restored car,
then this car may be for you.
It was delivered in Nassau Blue, and has been kept that color ever
since. There have been no modifications to the body, and the paint
has a nice shine. You can tell that the fiberglass is in great
condition by the good gaps and nice body lines throughout.
Brightwork around the windows and lights as well as the rocker
panels, appears to be original and are in good condition. The
bumpers appear to be a bit newer, possibly re-chromed or replaced.
The badging is correct and looks great with a checkered flag
leading the way on the nose of the car, and with Corvette Sting Ray
gracing that gorgeous hood as well as on the front fenders, with
one more on the rear deck. While not technically a badge, the
checkered flag gas cap in the middle of the rear deck is a race car
inspired piece and looks awesome. Finish off the stock look with
steel wheels and trim rings with Chevrolet center caps for a great
looking car.
The interior continues the originality theme. The deep dish wooden
steering wheel with checkered flag horn button feels good in your
hands. The classic double hump dashboard of this Corvette is all
stock. Factory gauges are original and in good condition. The
control knobs for the lights, wipers, and ventilation controls do
have some minor wear, which, like a patina, or wisdom, comes with
age. A stock center console has the factory Delco stereo with
single speaker, and is charming sitting sideways with its separate
control knobs just above it. Seats and door panels are the correct
color, and stock, but appear to have been replaced at some point.
Sting Ray floor matts are a nice touch and help protect the
carpeting. While the favorite visual for this car is top down
cruising, rest assured that when its time to put the cream-colored
top up, it will be comfortable and look fantastic too.
The numbers matching, 327 under the hood of this car, is of course,
one of the things that makes it so desirable. A nicely detailed
engine bay and a polished air cleaner with 327 Turbo-Fire decal
welcomes you as you open the hood. There are signs of proper
maintenance through the years with a newer alternator, braided fuel
lines and coolant hoses, as well as a new fan and belt. Along the
way, the carburetor under that air filter was replaced with an
Edelbrock, and also a Weiand intake manifold. But the cylinder
heads are stock, topped with those beautiful finned Corvette valve
covers, and they exhaust through the original cast iron manifolds.
Power runs back through the 4-speed trans and gets to the ground
through 205/75R15 red line tires. The chassis and suspension on
this car is also that of a well-maintained survivor, not one that
has had everything replaced and spit shined.
Want a numbers-matching Corvette that you won't feel bad about
actually driving? Then come on down and drive this one home!