Vehicle Description
This is it. This is the one you've been looking for. No excuses
this time. Step up to the big time or go home, but you can't
pretend to want a pedigreed Corvette and not want to own this
STUNNING 1966 Chevrolet Corvette L72 427 Sting Ray. The highlights
include a matching-numbers L72 427/425 V8, an engine topped with
period-correct hardware throughout, a Muncie M21 4-speed manual
transmission, cackling side pipes to terrify the neighbors, and a
stock suspension with 4-wheel disc brakes that keep this legendary
sports car planted to the road. Furthermore, this gorgeous C2 is
wrapped in an elegant Tuxedo Black livery stretched over a standard
black interior, just like it was born with. It comes equipped with
A/C and only 51,589 believed-actual miles on the odometer. Simply
put, they just don't get much better than this-time to put up or
shut up.
This incredible Corvette is presented just how it should be:
back-to-stock and not over-restored. NCRS guys are incredibly picky
about over-restoration (and modification, for that matter), so
making your Corvette perfect is a big no-no in that world, and if
you want a pedigree car, you'd better forget about the words
"flawless" and "perfect." Instead, cars like this that have
seemingly suspended in time are much better representations of what
they were back in the late-'60s. As far as we can tell, the Code
900 Tuxedo Black is a repaint, although because it was done several
years ago and it was a single-stage application, it resembles a
well-preserved survivor. Nevertheless, it's probably just a tad bit
too nice and shiny to be a 65-years-old, even with the 51,689
believed actual miles on the clock. There are a few minor scratches
here and there and some light spider-cracking on the hood, but it's
all relatively little stuff. When you consider that black typically
ages faster than any other color, you'll be very impressed to see
this beauty in person. It's a top driver-quality presentation - too
lovely to label any imperfections as patina - and most reasonable
people will assume it's been recently restored. Underneath all,
that deep and shiny black paint is very solid fiberglass - straight
and not suffering from bird-cage issues or splitting bonding
strip/seams that a lot of older C2s start to show after years of
mistreatment. The Stinger hood lines up well, the doors close
flush, and the swooping fenders, curvy line, and sexy look around
the iconic back glass make one incredibly beautiful car. Again,
it's imperfectly perfect, just like these Corvettes were from the
factory, and the curb appeal is through the roof. We've decided to
park it away from the rest of our inventory because every other car
just pales in comparison. Beautiful chrome sparkles against the
glossy black paint, the Stinger hood, and the '427' badges on the
fenders set the tone up front. Although the side pipes aren't
factory issued (this is an original AO Smith body, and they were
not equipped with factory side pipes), they fit perfectly and add
just the right amount of aggression.
The STD Black Vinyl interior matches the trim tag, and as far as we
can tell, it's all original to the car. Considering the age, the
cabin has been wonderfully preserved, showing only minor wear in
the higher traffic areas. The supple black hides on the seats have
a high-end and very comfortable look, with the only real
imperfections consisting of a split seam and some light rubbing on
the piping of the driver's seat. The passenger's door panel is a
tad loose on one side, but at this point, we're nit-picking, and
the rest of the cabin is in nice shape. Plush carpet, super-clean
door panels, and a virtually unblemished dash and center console
are the result of barely driving this car for the last 65 years and
caring for it like it was a member of the family. All the gauges
are crystal-clear, the wood-rimmed steering wheel is very inviting,
and all the bright trim accents found through the interior still
shine up bright against the black backdrop. A/C has been added with
a modern Sanderson compressor and R134a refrigerant, as was the
stereo, into a later-model Corvette AM/FM/Cassette unit. Still,
those upgrades did nothing to change the original look and feel of
the car. And as in 1966, the chrome shifter that manages the
4-speed gearbox is the most exciting component.
Under the hood, the L72 427/425 horsepower V8 is an absolute
legend. That original 425 horsepower rating is a conservative
estimate, as GM was very tongue-in-cheek with the numbers they
provided the Feds. Nevertheless, this is the car's numbers-matching
engine, and it also comes topped with a correct Holley 4-barrel
carburetor, high-performance intake manifold, exhaust manifolds,
and even the correct hoses and clamps (and you're welcome to call
us for the casting numbers because we've pulled just about all of
them). The engine bay is detailed for show with period-perfect
hardware, fittings, and decals. There are no questionable
"upgrades" to spoil the presentation (sans the newer A/C compressor
and subsequent V-belt). It's also fitted with a Muncie M21
close-ratio 4-speed manual gearbox and a 4.11-geared PosiTraction
rear-end out back (both are period-correct but not numbers
matching), so it's a blast to drive. Gorgeous turbine wheels with
chrome spinners are in excellent condition and carry 205/70/15
Coker Classic radials that finish the look and are meant for
driving.
If you've wanted a 'real' one, here it is. They don't show up very
often, and hundreds of fakes run around. This beauty checks out in
every way that matters and is turn-key ready. Call today!
