Vehicle Description
Numbers-matching big block L72 with a factory advertised 425
horsepower: that's what we all want. But as you dig a little deeper
on this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, you are going to see a
painstaking amount of detail in the full frame-off restoration to
get this to get this looking quite correct. And yes, you have put
more miles on the odometer going to the grocery store than this one
has on it since project completion.
Imagine if you had the opportunity to get one of the most powerful
and most desirable Corvettes that was restored back to better than
day one. Keep that in mind as you look over all the details of this
droptop. It starts with the paintwork. The factory-correct Rally
Red was applied by Richard Bishop, a Shades of the Past multiple
award-winner. The paint was part of a full frame-off restoration
that took this car down to bare fiberglass to get it right. And the
full project was completed less than 20 miles ago! They really
invested in everything you love, right down to making sure the
two-piece bumpers shine like mirrors. The result is a
terrific-looking convertible with all the crisp line that the C2
Sting Ray is famous for. Of course, as a true big block classic, it
has the details correct, including the big block hood, reproduction
competition-style knock-off wheels, and those famous side
pipes.
The crisp white top gives this one the kind of timeless appeal of a
Coca-Cola bottle, and it even goes nicely with the white line of
the tires. But for true distinction, you know you want to drive
with the top down to show off the red interior. After all, there's
just something extra sporty about a red-on-red convertible, and
this one was born this way. And just like the exterior, there was a
huge investment during the restoration to make this feel both fresh
and correct. All your favorite icons are in place: from the wood
grain three-spoke steering wheel to the dual cowl dash. And when
you pay for this level of quality, even the details have been taken
care of. But what you'll really love about this classic is the
intoxicating feeling that comes from rowing through the gears,
watching the crisp gauges dance, and hearing the roar of those side
pipes.
This was a pivotal year for the Corvette, because 1966 was the
introduction of the now-famous 427 cubic-inch V8. And this Sting
Ray celebrates it perfectly with the most powerful version still
sitting in the engine bay. The largest V8 available that year is
dressed properly with Chevy Orange on the block and valve covers.
Plus, there's a nice bit of flash with the correct ignition shield
and chrome air cleaner with 427ci/425hp decals. The reason why this
looks so tidy and nice is because this numbers-matching big block
was completely disassembled, balanced, and restored. You'll love
hitting the road in this powerful classic because it's all about
control. The four-speed manual transmission allows you to dial in
the performance; the fully-independent suspension holds the road
better than some modern muscle machines; and the four-wheel disc
brakes provide superior stopping power. So we know you won't be
able to resist adding to the low mileage since the restoration was
completed.
This car was a personal project, and so it's been restored with the
correct pieces, right down to the bolts. And we have a huge stack
of receipts to prove the professional excellence that went into
this convertible. So if you appreciate, power, rarity, and top
quality, don't miss this Sting Ray. Call now!
