Vehicle Description
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
In 1966, 27,720 Corvettes were built and of them, 17,762 of them
were convertibles. 6,100 total cars were colored Nassau Blue and
7,591 of the total cars had 4-speed manual transmissions. As you
can see, Corvettes are some of the most well documented cars in
American history and have had an enthusiastic following since 1953.
The 1966 is among the favorites of the C2's, the second generation
of the model now in its eighth iteration.
For consignment, a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible showing
14,757 miles which are not actual. This American legend has a
numbers matching drivetrain, owned by our consignor and his wife
for 25 years and purchased as a promise made prior to the couple's
1966 wedding, a dream fulfilled some time later, and driven only
occasionally, top down, in successful efforts to feel youthful
joy.
Exterior
Nassau of course is the capital city of the Bahamas and the water
color is accurately depicted on this car. The Bahamas are home to
40 species of sharks and so it's fitting that this Sting Ray has a
shark-like shape. A nose that's pointed, a hump that adds height
like a dorsal fin and reappears on the trunk lid, vertical side
gills, and a tail that tapers to a point, streamlining the air just
like a shark's tail slipstreams through water. In profile, the
vented heat shield of the side pipes vies for some attention and
gets it, flanked by 15-inch wheels with knock-off hubs and white
wall tires. Overhead, the white canvas soft top is in great shape,
showing some typical blemishing but fully intact with clear plastic
rear window. Metalwork that includes window frames, door handles,
mirror, gas cap, light rings, and emblems are all in immaculate
condition. Imperfections in the paint include some unevenness at
the rocker panel, a scratch on the edge of a character line and
another one touched up just above it. There's also a slight gap
issue on a corner of the hood, but most onlookers won't notice.
Interior
Blue coverage continues on the inside where Bright Blue door panels
wear brushed nickel hardware and beyond the metal sills we find
bucket seats in blue vinyl, taut and clean with rib patterned
inserts. The walnut 3 spoke steering wheel leads to the infamous
coved gauge pod with symmetrical circles, two large units flanked
by two small ones on each side. The plastic and gauge faces show
slight patina but are in great condition, as is the center stack in
Nassau blue and housing a rather elaborate analog clock and the
vertically mounted radio. The double hump dash repeats in front of
the passenger with only the arched door of the glove box in front.
A clean center console sports a few love chips and is home to a
standard chrome shifter with reverse finger hooks that transform
the shifter into a set of brass knuckles when it's time to back up.
Blue loop carpet fills the foot wells, covers the back cargo area
and shows some slight discoloration and a stain in back, but is
fully intact.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the numbers matching 327ci L79 V8 rated at 350
horsepower and topped with a 4-barrel carburetor, tied to the
numbers matching M20 Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. Power is
routed to the rear axle where the March 9th, 1966 stamping
indicates 3.70 gears with Positraction. Disc brakes are supplied to
the front and rear wheels.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with typical age discoloration, surface
rust, and missing paint on the orange oil pan, where we also note a
drop of oil by the plug. The dual exhaust leaves the engine and
makes a quick beeline to the side where spent gas travels through
chambered pipes. Coil springs are up front and transverse strut
rods, torque control arms, and a transverse leaf spring makes up
suspension in the back.
Drive-Ability
We prime the carburetor with a tap or two of the gas, turn the key,
and the 327 turns over without hesitation, bellowing from the sides
in a symphony of exhaust notes as satisfying to the ears as a Mama
Cass on 1966's California Dreamin'. The car has good acceleration,
tracks straight, and shifts smoothly. The plethora of gauges and
all other functions work as they should on this very nice vintage
Corvette. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
What's not to love here? Convertible. Nassau blue. 327. And did we
mention numbers matching drivetrain? This beauty is ready for its
next adventures with a new steward. If you're looking to get your
kicks in a '66, and a classic Corvette has been on your wish list
for a while, this fine example should be on your radar. Add "call
Classic Auto Mall" on your list of things to do today.
194676S117327
1-Chevrolet
94-Corvette
67-Convertible
6-1966
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
117327-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
H14-March 14th
STYLE 66 476-1966 Corvette Convertible
BODY A5377-AO Smith Body #
TRIM 414-Bright Blue Vinyl
PAINT 976-Nassau Blue
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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