Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this spectacular frame
off restored and completely numbers matching 1966 Corvette Sting
Ray Coupe in absolutely beautiful condition. It looks amazing in
Rally Red, runs great, and is an excellent driver that is ready to
be enjoyed. This Corvette is "turn key" and needs nothing. It is
priced to sell, always turns heads, and gets a TON of attention
going down the road. The car is finished in the beautiful and
highly desirable color combination of Rally Red over Black Vinyl.
Please peruse all of the photos, numbers, video, and information
below to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and striking this
Corvette really is.
I have personally put over 50 miles on this Sting Ray recently. The
car was flawlessly reliable with absolutely no issues at all and
was a true pleasure to drive. This Corvette comes with a wealth of
records for the restoration, service, and maintenance over the
years that are pictured below. There are dozens and dozens of
receipts that total over $20,000.
This Corvette is "Numbers Matching" and almost every part we
checked on the car is correct with the proper part numbers and
appropriate date codes. We have run the numbers on literally
hundreds of Corvettes over the years and there are very few that
are so correct and original, this is especially true for a second
generation, "mid year," example. Even very detailed parts like the
starter, alternator, and even the expansion tank are all correct
and original. The last six digits of the VIN are stamped on the
engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is
original to the car. The transmission is also original with the
last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and
pictured.
Everything works, all the features operate properly, and this
Corvette is ready to be used and enjoyed. We have this car priced
to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very
desirable Corvette at an unbeatable value. One could easily buy
this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years
to come as the market on C2 Corvettes is very hot right now and on
the rise, especially for low mileage and exceptional examples like
this car.
The low original mileage is verified not only by the condition of
the car, but also the clear Ohio title showing the mileage as
"Actual." Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers,
and other information to get a true sense of how nice, clean, and
original this Corvette really is.
As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We
hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come
from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give
the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and
encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car
inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We
photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
Corvette, just give us a call.
Exterior
The Rally Red exterior is in fantastic condition. As one can see in
the photos the finish has a dazzling gloss, deep shine, and smooth
finish. Both doors open and shut nicely and the car exhibits very
nice body panel fit overall. The wheels and correct 1966 hubcaps
are in excellent condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The
BF Goodrich Redline Radial tires are a great compliment to the red
paint and are correctly sized 205/75R15 with 95% tread left. There
are some very tiny blemishes in the paint around the car that were
too faint to show up in photos, but nothing that is really
noticeable from about five feet away. The car has absolutely no
rust issues at all. The frame and everything else on the car is
completely solid. The bottom of the car is very correct and highly
detailed. I encourage you to closely inspect the many underside
photos to see how truly clean the car is.
Window Date Codes
Please note that almost all the glass on this car, the windshield,
door glass, rear glass, and even both vent windows are date coded
and original as each piece predates the car's body build date of
January 25, 1966 (E25). Original glass is a good indication that
this car has had no major accident history and never sustained
significant damage.
This Corvette looks just as good in person as it does in the
photos.
Interior
The Black interior of the Corvette is in outstanding condition. The
seats look almost new with no holes, splits, or excessive wear.
They are not worn in the typical area where the driver gets in and
out. The carpet is in great condition with no stains, rips, or
holes. The chrome and other brightwork inside the car has a
terrific finish and looks great. The gauge faces are nice and clean
and the lenses are crisp and clear. The original AM-FM radio sounds
great, most importantly the dash has never been cut or modified for
an aftermarket installation. The power antenna works well. The door
panels are in great condition, fit to the door well, the door pulls
are solid, and there no cracks on the arm pad. The dash and console
are in nice condition overall with no fading or sun damage, there
is one very tiny hairline crack, but as one can see in the photos
it is hardly noticeable. The jack and jack handle are still with
the car, stored correctly in the storage area behind the seats. The
spare is still with the car. This Corvette has never been smoked
in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes at all.
Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well and the
excellent condition of this original interior is a huge testament
to the meticulous care and attention this car has received
throughout its life and another great verification of the very low
original mileage.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in excellent mechanical condition. As
stated above I have personally driven the car over 50 miles
recently with no problem at all. Virtually everything on the car
has been restored and rebuilt, including the engine and full
suspension. There are receipts in the extensive documentation for
the engine rebuild.
The car starts right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth.
It drives great on the road and at highway speeds. In the video
below one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to
about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight,
and going through some curves. Please note that there are no
strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well
overall. This Corvette has plenty of power and is quite fast. The
brakes do not pull to one side or the other. The shifter is tight
and precise, it does not pop out of gear, and the clutch feels
good. The car runs cool and does not overheat. There is no blue
smoke when starting or driving the car. The gauge shows that the
engine makes great oil pressure. Also, the engine compartment is
beautifully clean, detailed, correct and complete as one can see in
the photos. Even the ignition shielding and original valve covers
are still in place.
The horn works as do all the exterior lights, interior lights,
radio, indicators, power antenna, and wipers. This Corvette came
equipped with power steering, which is a huge benefit when parking
or driving at low speeds; it makes this car much easier and more
pleasurable to drive. The modern Red Line radial tires also greatly
improve the driving experience while ...for more information please
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