For sale at the St. Louis Car Museum is an outstandingly optioned
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray with an L79 350hp engine, 4-speed
transmission, factory air conditioning, power steering, 3.55
Posi-Traction, both tops, knock-off wheels, with rear exit exhaust!
This beautiful classic Corvette comes from the former owner of 27
years, fully serviced, and ready for immediate enjoyment!
History About Chevrolet's Corvette Model:
Without question, an important turning point for Corvette came
about in the sports car scene when the 2nd generation C2 was
introduced in 1963. A revised chassis brought about a 4-wheel
independent suspension, and as the years progressed; larger wheels
were introduced, 4-wheel disc brakes, and larger big block motors!
Amenities like power steering, air conditioning, and leather seats
didn't hurt sales either enticing more buyers ready to park one in
their garage! These cars are arguably the most coveted of Corvettes
amongst collectors worldwide!
Details About Our C2 Corvette For Sale:
We are delighted to have the opportunity to offer a fantastic 1966
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible example that is very well documented
and finished in Rally Red (originally Nassau Blue) over Black Vinyl
interior! All records and ownership documentation will be provided
to the next owner upon purchase. Options include a numbers matching
L79- 327ci/350 horsepower V8 mated to the wide ratio Muncie 4-speed
transmission, and 3.55 Posi-Traction rear end! All major components
remain date code correct and numbers matching! Other features
include rare factory air conditioning, aluminum knock-off wheels,
power steering, Delco AM/FM radio with power antenna, auxiliary
hardtop, rubber floor mats, faux wood steering wheel, retractable
seatbelts, all Soft-Ray tinted glass, and Goodyear 1" radial
whitewall tires.
It was last repainted sometime in mid-1980's while in Stone
Mountain, Georgia, then sold to a local physician here in St. Louis
with 51,211 miles on the odometer. He would commission a general
engine overhaul in 1988 at 53,471 miles by Ray's Corvette & Cars
with the addition of power steering installed. This included
magnafluxing & reconditioning the block & heads, new piston rings,
new 350hp camshaft, complete bearing set, all new gaskets, new oil
pump, double row timing chain, resurfaced flywheel, new clutch kit,
hoses, filters, and fluids. He would later sell to another
physician in 1990 located out west in Marina Del Ray, California.
It would be cosmetically and mechanically maintained on an
as-needed basis over the years, with a rebuild of the heads with
new lifters & springs in September 1990 by Chris Reade's
Automotive, along with a new fuel pump.
Sticking with the doctor owned theme, another physician here is the
St. Louis area would come to own the car in August 1993, with
59,571 miles showing on the odometer. Although, he would maintain
possession for the next 27 years! Now retired and downsizing from
his accommodating home with plenty of garage space to an easier
lifestyle, the St. Louis Car Museum would be lucky to become the
new caretakers! Most recently in December 2020, our service
department replaced the brake calipers & new pads, bleed the entire
system, installed an all new exhaust system, reconditioned the air
conditioning system with new compressor with R134a update & dash
blower assembly; replaced all engine fluids/filters, rebuilt the
carburetor, fitted it with new spark plugs, reset the distributor
timing & tuned for optimum performance, installed a new fuel gauge
with sending unit; along with new sway bar links & bushings to
tighten up the front end.
This particular Corvette example does showcase some typical paint
patina from age, but it wore a traditional Wolf nose bra for much
of the former owner's driving enjoyment to protect the front
fascia. What minimal imperfections it does possess does not steal
away from an overall very straight, no hit body! It runs and drives
excellently and has been carefully maintained over the years,
receiving a new Delco battery in June 2018, and all new shocks &
all brake hoses in June 2019. Always garage kept under a storage
cover, and never driven in inclement weather, it makes for an
excellent driver investment! It will come with an owner's manual
and service records dating back to 1988. This is a terrific
opportunity to acquire a beautiful, number's matching Corvette in a
very popular color combination! We encourage all prospective buyers
to visit our showroom to see this car in person! And, as always,
you are welcome to call with any questions! Thanks for looking!
To learn more about this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette or sale, or to
schedule an appointment to view this beautiful classic in person,
contact Jon Faust at (800)957-5707 or by emailing
[email protected]. Finance & Shipping options available to
those who qualify!
