Vehicle Description
If you've been watching second-generation Corvette prices lately,
you know that even the small block cars are becoming hot
collectibles. Let's face it, at this point, ANY C2 will turn heads
and provide a nice return. But in the realm of hardcore collectors,
legendary big block cars are still the cr�me of the crop. This
sculpted Sting Ray coupe is a national award-winning classic that
wraps timeless red and black aesthetics around a numbers-matching
4-speed and a numbers-matching 427. And if you're looking to storm
the collector car hobby with guaranteed pedigree, it's an easy ride
to the front of the pack!
LITTLE RED CORVETTE
Assembled in St. Louis, Missouri in February of 1966, this slick C2
is the kind of classic that you can look at and virtually sense
top-notch caretaking. As you likely deduced from our
high-resolution photography, that caretaking involved a detailed,
body-off restoration. That ground-up reboot, documented over the
course of eight years, began with solid, original fiberglass that
was fully stripped, lovingly sanded and gratuitously sprayed in
correct Rally Red 2-stage. With that pigment applied, the car's
doors and lids were carefully adjusted to ensure good fit and
finish. And vibrant factory trim was affixed under factory-tint
glass and a correct big block hood to ardently accentuate Bill
Mitchell's razor-sharp style lines.
MAGIC NUMBERS
Tilt the hood and you'll find 427 cubic inches of numbers-matching
big block that frames a correct "IL" suffix stamp and matching
113377 partial VIN in a high performance 3869942 casting number and
a January (A) 21st (21), 1966 (6) casting date. According to the
factory, that legendary mill, fully stripped and fully rebuilt
during the detailed restoration, churns out an impressive 390
horsepower. At the top of the Chevy Orange block, a proven Holley
carburetor rides between a chrome, correctly decaled air cleaner
and fresh stainless fuel lines. Below that carb, a hot Holley
intake floats between correct heads, and stamped and color-keyed
valve covers. When the juice hits the cylinders, stainless-clad
ignition sparks fresh, stainless-sleeved wires while a factory-spec
cam pushes spent gases through fully restored exhaust manifolds.
Cooling for that fire is provided by a shrouded radiator, which
hangs in front of pliable hoses and reproduction tower clamps. And,
aesthetically, this Sting Ray's tidy engine compartment is
exceptionally well done, framing items like a correct master
cylinder, a rebuilt Delco alternator and an old school Frigidaire
AC compressor in clean, Satin Black surfacing.
FOUR ON THE FLOOR
Fully disassembled during the car's freshening, this Corvette's
fully restored chassis frames fresh, weather-free floor tubs.
Behind the awesome big block, a tough Muncie 4-speed sports a
familiar 3885010 casting number, a Muncie (P) assembled on February
(02) 2nd (02), 1966 build stamp and a matching 113377 partial VIN.
That tough transmission twists a correct transverse leaf axle,
which spins a posi-traction differential around sporty,
highway-friendly gears. That drivetrain rolls on a familiar F41
Sport Suspension, which mixes optional power steering with
power-assisted discs. A killer soundtrack is provided by rowdy
side-pipes. And at the corners of the floor, 205/75R15 Firestone
Supreme Si whitewalls lap attractive knock-off styled Turbine
wheels.
SETTING THE STANDARD
Check between this C2's doors and you'll find a correct Standard
Interior that's been completely restored. Tight bucket seats frame
a thin console that's equipped with a correct chrome shifter. In
front of that shifter, a monochromatic dash hangs rebuilt telemetry
over optional air conditioning and an optional Delco AM/FM radio.
In front of the driver, a sweet Teakwood steering wheel laps a
telescopic steering column. And fresh carpet parallels a tight
headliner in a feeble attempt to shield occupants from the aural
wrath of the buff 427!
PROVENANCE
Here's a detailed look at this Vette's Protect-O-Plate:
STD: Black vinyl interior
974: Rally Red paint
194376S113377 - The car's VIN
- 1: Chevrolet Motor Division
- 94: Corvette
- 37: 2-door coupe
- 6: 1966 model year
- S: Assembled in St. Louis, Missouri
- 113377: Sequential Production Number
H - Equipped with a Holley carburetor
T0201ILH - The car's 427-specific engine stamp
- T: Assembled in Tonawanda
- 0201: Assembled on February 1st, 1966
- IL: 390 horsepower, 427 cubic inch V8 that's teamed with a Muncie
4-speed
- H: Holley intake
FA0201W - The car's rear axle code
- FA: Posi-traction differential with 3.70 gears that's teamed with
a 427/4-speed drivetrain
- 0201: Assembled on February 1st, 1966
- W: Assembled in Warren, Michigan
B - Assembled in February of 1966
P0202 - The car's transmission code
- P: Muncie 4-speed transmission
- 0202: Assembled on February 2nd, 1966
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Vintage marketing literature
A vintage Owner's Manual
Vintage factory accessory literature
A reproduction Window Sticker
The car's Protect-O-Plate
A Title history that dates to 1969
Restoration photos
The car's NCRS judging sheets
The car's NCRS Top Flight ribbon
The car's NCRS Top Flight award
Quite honestly, it doesn't get much better than this Top Flight
Sting Ray. It's a detailed, numbers-matching restoration that you
can cruise and enjoy, all while filling an impressive trophy case.
And best of all, with a coveted 427/4-speed drivetrain, the car is
poised to hold value. If you've been searching for a fully sorted
classic that looks right and, more importantly, feels right, don't
miss the opportunity to claim this sweet Corvette!
HIGHLIGHTS
Well-optioned Sting Ray that's benefitted from a documented,
body-off restoration
Awarded NCRS Top Flight honors
Numbers-matching 427 cubic inch V8
Numbers-matching Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Correct posi-traction differential
Correct Rally Red paint
Correct Standard Interior
Optional Frigidaire air conditioning
Optional power steering
Optional 4-wheel power disc brakes
15-inch Turbine alloy Wheels
Protect-O-Plate
Title history
Restoration photos
NCRS documents
