For Sale: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette in Houston, Texas

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster L72 427/425HP

Chassis No. 194676S106515
Engine No. T1II6IP 6106515 - 427 c.i. 8-Cylinder
Transmission: Muncie 4-Speed Transmission
Exterior Color: Laguna Blue
Interior Color: Blue Vinyl

An extraordinary well documented L72 C2 Corvette with extensive pedigree

Previously Part of The World Renowned Ottis Chandler Collection
Duntov Mark of Excellence Award
Multiple NCRS Top Flight Awards
Performance Verification Award
Original 1967 Dealer Purchase Paperwork on File
Engine pad stamping and trim tag verified by Corvette expert Al Grenning
Dual Side Exhaust, Tinted Windshield, and Positraction

Widely regarded to be one of the greatest sports cars of the 60's, and one of the greatest Corvettes of all time, the C2 generation or "Sting Ray" is an American icon. Introduced for the 1963 model year, the cars were an instant hit. 1965 was an important year, with the introduction of disc brakes all around for the first time and also marked the arrival of the big block engines (initially 396cid and then 427cid for 1966 and 1967). For 1966, the big block engine was available in 390hp or the top of the range 425hp engine, although early 1966 427 engines were actually rated at 450hp before being revised (on paper only) to 425hp to satisfy insurance companies and government regulators.

This particular Corvette is an exceptional example. Not only is it a desirable specification, matching numbers car in its original and attractive colors, it has covered just over 30,000 miles and has been restored to NCRS award-winning standards. The car was originally sold on 19 July 1966 and was purchased at Van Praag-Chandler Inc. in Paris, Illinois on 19 May 1967 to a Gerald Mitchener, who traded his 1963 Chevrolet convertible toward the car. The included bill of sale indicates the following options: 4-speed transmission, tinted windscreen, AM/FM radio, transistor ignition, side exhaust, positraction, and L72 425hp engine. The color is also noted as being blue with blue interior. The car comes with its original Protect-O-Plate.

The car was comprehensively restored (photo documentation is included) in 1990, at which time it was owned by the well-known collector and LA Times Publisher Otis Chandler. The restoration was performed to the highest standards, and indeed, the car went on to win 3 NCRS Top Flight awards in 2001-2002, as well as a Performance Verification Award, which together earned the car a Duntov Mark of Excellence Award in 2002. Judging sheets are included. The car was restored in its original colors of Laguna Blue (978) with blue vinyl interior (418BA). The engine case stamping and trim plate were both verified by Corvette expert Al Grenning. The car was subsequently owned by Marc Andreessen (founder of Netscape and VC firm Andreessen Horowitz) before being sold to a previous owner, also a resident of California.

Today, the Roadster remains in exceptional condition, a testament to its careful ownership and high quality restoration, with only a couple thousand miles driven since the restoration. The body displays excellent workmanship and high quality paint and finishes throughout all components - from topside to undercarriage, while the cabin is equally nice and still suitable for showing. The indicated mileage of 32,285 is from new.

The car is a pleasure to drive. The engine has a fantastic lumpy character that signals that the car means business, an impression that is underscored by the fact that the car rocks when it's revved. It is very well-tuned, with tremendous torque and power, while the exhaust note is fantastic and the car provides the inimitable big block experience that exists only in American cars.

Ready for immediate display or touring, here is an exceptional opportunity for a noteworthy big block Stingray Convertible. A beautifully restored, matching-numbers, award-winning 30,000-mile example, this car has a distinctive and attractive original color combination, and is a truly exciting well-dialed car. It is complete with extensive photo documentation from the restoration, numerous awards including its Top Flight awards, judging sheets, and bill of sale from 1967.

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