Vehicle Description
So you like the looks of a mid-year Corvette but even the factory
big block cars just don't pack enough punch? You want something
that will stand out in a crowd but still pays homage to the
original? Well, look no farther than this 454-powered 1966
Chevrolet Corvette that has styling cues from the Grand Sport and
the horsepower to back it up.
Purists, move on, don't even bother looking any closer because this
is a Corvette for the guy who appreciates performance first and
authenticity doesn't even come into the equation. There's no
denying that it's a C2 Corvette, and there's no way to make one of
these cars look bad, although with the fender flares, oversized
hood scoop, and selectively deleted trim, this one takes on a
heavy-duty road race look that's very appealing. Bright red paint
doesn't hurt, either, because this is a car that's going to get
noticed no matter what you do. Finish quality is quite good,
especially for a car with flares, and the gaps are probably better
than new so someone took their time putting it together. Shiny
paint looks great and while there are some signs of use, they seem
to enhance the overall race vibe rather than detract. The front
bumper was removed, and that simple trick alone gives the mid-year
'Vette a totally custom look, but the hood scoop certainly helps
make a statement. And we have to admit that the painted rear bumper
cleans up the rear end in a big way. The overall look just
works.
The interior is luxurious without losing its Corvette DNA. The
buckets are from a C3 'Vette, so they look right and are more
comfortable and supportive than the original 1966 chairs. Factory
gauges and a three-spoke steering wheel, again from a later model,
all help with the Corvette look yet add a custom feel that's
functional as well as stylish. You'll note that this car originally
carried a manual transmission but now uses a trick B&M shifter
(dig the built-in power window controls!) to manage a 3-speed
automatic instead. There's an AM/FM/cassette stereo in the stock
location, and it's kind of cool the way they modified it to fit the
C2's vertical orientation, and it appears that all the lights and
gauges are working properly. The interior is showing some age, but
nothing stands out as too worn, so leave it as-is and enjoy!
There's a lot of power on tap complements of a built 454 cubic inch
V8 with all kinds of good stuff inside. It's based on a 1974 CWR
suffix block with a decent cam inside, an Edelbrock intake
manifold, a big Holley 4-barrel carburetor, and, of course, those
thundering side pipes. All together, they belt out considerably
more power than anything you could buy in 1966 and make this car
seriously fun on the street. Edelbrock finned valve covers add a
traditional performance look, and it's assisted by an electric fuel
pump that makes starting quick and easy. Chevy Orange paint is a
nod to tradition, but this one is pretty far from stock.
Underneath, it's in good order, not detailed for show but not a car
that needs extra work, and the lowered suspension and 4-wheel disc
brakes make it formidable in the corners as well as on the strip.
Period-looking American Racing wheels are just the right touch for
the road race look and carry fat 245/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear
BFGoodrich T/A radials.
Fast, handsome, and with a ton of potential, this is a car that
needs the right guy to tame it. Get in, hang on, and have fun. Call
today!