PRICE REDUCED!! This is an award-winning and almost fully loaded
1966 Corvette Convertible with the L72 427 cid 425 hp. This is an
older body-off full restoration of a California car from new with a
very well documented history. Of course, this is a numbers-matching
example that was never in an accident and has just the right
provenance to warrant such an exceptional restoration. This NCRS
Top Flight award winner has most all of the desirable options
available, including the L72 Big Block, close-ratio four-speed
manual, Positraction, side pipes, cast knock-off wheels, hardtop
and soft top, leather interior, AM-FM Radio and telescoping
steering with the teak steering wheel. The restoration commenced in
1995 and was completed in 1997. By 1998, the Corvette had earned
its Top Flight Award at the Sun Valley NCRS judging event. Today,
it is still in very high point condition and has travelled 7,000
miles since. This Corvette is a California car since new and is
wearing today its original black California license plates showing
its 1967 registration sticker. In addition, the Corvette comes
complete with an enormous history file that documents the history
as far back as 1971, when it was owned by Lance Rudiger from
Greenwood, CA. By then, this Corvette had accumulated 30,000 miles.
It was then owned by Merrill Utts, DDS from Roseville and by 1972
it was acquired by Hollis Field, DDS of Fair Oaks, CA. Dr. Field
owned the Corvette until August 7 th , 1995, when it was acquired
by its present owner. The livery is gorgeous in its original Milano
Maroon (Paint Code 988) with brilliant shine and luster. There are
only a couple of very minor touched up paint chips that are visible
only upon close inspection. The Corvette looks stunning with the
correct original cast aluminum knock off wheels and side pipes.
Being fully restored, almost everything is as new. The black
convertible top and matching hardtop are also as new. The interior
of the Corvette is also in excellent condition. The black leather
shows a beautiful patina from 7,000 miles of use since its
restoration. The teak wood steering wheel is also in very nice
condition. The black carpet shows just the hint of wear. The dash
and instruments are in very nice condition and the instruments all
work well. This Corvette is also fitted with its AM-FM radio. Even
the clock works! The venerable 427 cid Big Block is the upgraded
425 hp with its solid lifters. It was fully rebuilt and runs and
drives incredibly well, even when driven in the 110-degree heat
here in Phoenix for the test drives. The close ratio four-speed
transmission shifts beautifully and the positraction works well
with the radial tires. The Corvette is a blast to drive with the
side exhaust pipes giving off the throaty roar of the engine while
driving. Every nut and bolt was restored during the restoration and
it shows. The engine compartment is beautifully detailed and looks
great. The chassis was fully restored and shows normal road usage.
The chassis would be easy to clean and detail for show. This
Corvette comes complete with both its hardtop and black convertible
top, a color-matching removeable bra for the front end, a wonderful
history file with 51 years of history and a fantastic documentation
of the restoration with receipts and detailed photos. The Hagerty
No. 2 Value for this Corvette as this is optioned is about
$157,000. The NADA Value is $167,400. We have this priced to sell
well based on its condition and provenance. For more information
and details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at
1.602.245.7200 or
[email protected]. This Corvette is
proudly displayed in our Phoenix showroom.
