In the early 1960's GM management issued a decree that no car line
smaller than full-size model would carry an engine larger than 400
cubic inches. Perhaps fortunately for Corvette, it was Carroll
Shelby's two-seat Cobra, which featured its own 427 cubic inch V8
engine that prompted the change in opinion. This original survivor
1966 Big Block Corvette Coupe was ordered with performance in mind
and is equipped with the highly desirable optional L72 427 V8 and
has been driven a mere 36K miles in its lifetime. Producing a
thundering 425 horsepower this Sting Ray Corvette is ready for any
challenge. The numbers-matching big block engine is mated to the
matching Muncie M21 four-speed manual transmission and puts the
power to the pavement compliments of the original 4.11 ratio
posi-traction rear axle. Finished in its original code-976 Nassau
Blue paint that was applied at the factory, the coupe has its
original black vinyl standard interior which features Soft Ray
tinted glass, a Teakwood steering wheel and a Delco AM/FM radio.
Fitted with period-correct Goodyear Speedway Blue Streak tires it
comes with extensive documentation that includes the original
Protect-O-Plate as well as the original Payment Coupon Book from
1966 along with additional past ownership paperwork. The Sting Ray
is a recipient of numerous awards including 4 NCRS Top Flight
Awards and most meaningfully the Corvette earned the prestigious
NCRS 5-Star Chevrolet Bowtie Award bestowed to only the most
original unrestored cars that are successfully judged and voted to
be historically significant in any or more of four areas (Interior,
Exterior, Mechanical and Chassis). This tremendous time capsule is
in excellent running order and ready for its next owner! Stock
Number: CCRJ1002 VIN: 194376S105951 Miles: 36,331 miles showing on
the odometer (this vehicle will be sold as mileage EXEMPT) Engine:
Numbers Matching 427 V8 425 Horsepower Engine Block Number: 3869942
Engine Casting Date: I205 (September 20, 1965) Engine Stamp Pad:
T11091P 6105951 (Tonawanda / November 9, 1965 / L72 427 CI / 425 HP
/ MT) Intake Manifold: 3885069 / 10.29.65 (October 29, 1965)
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual Muncie M21 (6S105951 / P1104 /
November 4th) Trim Tag Info: Build date D05 (December 5, 1965 A.O.
Smith) Paint Code 976 (Nassau Blue) Trim Code STD (Black Vinyl)
Rear Axle: FB 11 4 65 (4.11 Ratio / November 4, 1965) Equipment:
Four Barrel Carburetor, Aluminum Intake Manifold, Chrome Air
Cleaner, Chrome Distributor Ignition Shield, 4.11 Positraction Rear
Axle, Spinner Full-Wheel Covers, Goodyear Speedway Blue Streak
Tires, Black Vinyl Bucket Seat Interior, Teakwood Steering Wheel,
Delco AM/FM Radio Items Included with the Car: Original Chevrolet
Protect-O-Plate, Original Payment Coupon Book, NCRS Five Star
Bowtie Award, NCRS Top Flight Awards (4), NCRS Judging Sheets,
Reproduction Owner's Manual, Jack Condition Code: (3) * (see
condition code chart for explanation of category codes 1-5)
Warranty: This vehicle is being sold AS-IS To learn more about
condition codes, the term numbers matching, conditions of sale, and
Hendrick Performance, please see the bottom of this page for
details and clarification. - Contact Sales Team at 704-453-2140 or
[email protected] for more information. -
