Vehicle Description
Tanker Collection - This 1966 is #4 of 4 - This collection of 4
cars is offered exclusively from the Joe Verrillo CollectionNO3
36.5 Gallon Gas TankRally RedBlack Leather Interior M20 4 Speed
TransmissionL79 327/350 HPG81 Positraction Rear 4:11 Axle RatioJ50
Power BrakesA31 Power WindowsK66 Transistor IgnitionN14 Side Mount
Exhaust SystemN40 Power SteeringA01 Soft ray tinted GlassA82 Head
Red SeatsN36 Telescoping Steering ColumnN32 Teakwood Steering
WheelP48 Aluminum Knock Off WheelsP92 White wall 4 Ply TiresU69-FM
RadioU74 Hazard Warning Switch 2002 Quebec Regional NCRS Top Flight
Award 2002 Queen City Chapter NCRS Top Flight Award2004 Ontario
Canada NCRS National Top Flight Award 2007 Minnesota NCRS Regional
Top Flight Award 2022 Northeast NCRS Chapter Top Flight Award 2024
Northeast NCRS Regional Top Flight Award 2021 Bloomington Gold OEM
Award 2024 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Gold Concourse Award
2024 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Triple Diamond Award Part of
the Joe Verrillo Tanker Collection This 1966 Corvette Coupe N03
Tanker is one of only two Corvettes equipped with the N03
36.5-gallon fuel tank option exported to Canada in the 1966 model
year known to exist.It was ordered new by Gilles Bureau, whose
father owned the only Chevrolet dealership in the town of
Rouyn-Noranda, Canada. Mr. Gilles Bureau?s goal was to drive from
his hometown to Montreal as quickly as possible.Ordered with 18
factory options, this Tanker quite literally checks every box.
Finished in Rally Red with a Black Leather interior, it features
the L79 327/350-horsepower engine, Muncie M20 4-speed manual
transmission, G81 4.11 Positraction rear axle, J50 vacuum power
brakes, N40 power steering, K66 transistorized ignition system, N14
side-mounted exhaust, A31 power windows, A01 Soft Ray tinted glass,
A82 headrest seats, N36 telescopic steering column, N32 teakwood
steering wheel, P48 aluminum fast take-off knock-off wheels, P92
whitewall tires, U69 AM/FM radio, and U74 hazard warning switch.Mr.
Gilles Bureau explained in a handwritten letter to restorer Bruce
Smith in the early 1990s that shortly after taking delivery of the
Tanker, he took it to a performance shop and had the camshaft
swapped for a higher-lift version and the carburetor rejetted for
more performance. Included with the letter was a copy of a speeding
ticket he received for traveling 150 KM/H in a 70 KM/H zone, and a
photo of him with the Corvette on delivery day in front of his
father's dealership.The Corvette would change hands over the years
until ultimately ending up in the collection of renowned Tanker
enthusiast K.D. James, who is well-known in Corvette circles for
his passion for Big Tank Corvettes and his impressive
collection.Eventually, the Tanker found its way into the garage of
Corvette restorer Bob Gregory. When K.D. decided to sell the car,
Bob immediately contacted Bruce Smith and told him, You have to buy
this car. Bruce, a dedicated Corvette enthusiast, jumped at the
opportunity and acquired the Tanker.Though the Corvette was in need
of a full restoration, Bruce, his brother Scott, and Bob were up
for the challenge. Together, they completed a comprehensive
restoration. Bruce even managed to trace the ownership history all
the way back to the original owner, with whom he corresponded.Once
the restoration was complete, Bruce decided the Corvette deserved
to be shown for the first time back in its home country of Canadaat
the 2002 Quebec NCRS Regional in July of that year. He would go on
to exhibit the Tanker at numerous NCRS events, earning multiple Top
Flight awards.After 28 years of ownership, Bruce passed the car on
to a new caretakerhis friend Joe Verrillo, a Corvette collector,
restorer, and owner of Verrillo Motor Car Co. in Clifton Park, NY.
Joe would take the Tanker back out for judging and earn an NCRS Top
Flight Award, a Bloomington OEM Gold Award, and most recently, a
MCACN Gold Spinner and Triple Diamond Award.--- The MSRP and window
sticker on each car is based on the original equipment of the car
when first purchased to give the customer an idea of the value of
the car before it changed hands. The vehicle may have additional
modifications or removals of certain aspects. Please note that the
actual vehicle may vary slightly from its specifications and/or
images. The dealership is not responsible for any typographical,
pricing, product specification, advertising, or shipping errors.
While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of
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