Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a documented, ground-up restoration
Original 427 cubic inch L72 V8 / 425 horsepower
Original Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Correct Standard Interior / Factory power windows
Sale includes: Restoration Photos / Service records / An NCRS
Shipping Data Report
Rally Red paint
15-inch Knock-Off Wheels
Factory 4-wheel disc brakes
Factory side-pipes
If you've been watching second-generation Corvette prices lately,
you know that even the small block cars are becoming hot
collectibles. Let's face it, at this point, ANY C2 will turn heads
and provide a nice return. But in the realm of hardcore collectors,
fully documented big block cars are still the cr�me of the crop.
This sculpted Sting Ray coupe is a fully documented classic that
wraps timeless red and black aesthetics around an original 4-speed
and an original 427. And if you're looking to storm the collector
car hobby with guaranteed pedigree, it's an easy ride to the front
of the pack!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Originating at GM affiliate A.O. Smith in May of 1966, this slick
C2 is the kind of classic that you can look at and virtually sense
top-notch caretaking. As you likely deduced from our
high-resolution photography, the car was recently restored by very
passionate enthusiasts. That ground-up reboot began with solid,
original fiberglass being fully stripped, lovingly sanded and
gratuitously sprayed in glossy Rally Red 2-stage. With that pigment
applied, the car's doors and lids were carefully adjusted to ensure
good fit and finish. And vibrant factory trim was affixed under a
correct big block hood to ardently accentuate Bill Mitchell's
razor-sharp style lines.
ENGINE
Tilt the hood and you'll find an original, 427 cubic inch L72 big
block that frames a correct "IP" suffix stamp and matching 123676
partial VIN in a high performance 3869942 casting number and May
(E) 11th (11), 1966 (6) casting date. According to the factory,
that legendary mill, fully rebuilt and correctly dressed, churns
out an impressive 425 horsepower. At the top of the Chevy Orange
block, a proven Holley carburetor rides between a chrome, correctly
decaled air cleaner and fresh stainless fuel lines. Below that
carb, a familiar Winters intake floats between correct heads, and
stamped and color-keyed valve covers. When the juice hits the
cylinders, retrofitted electronic ignition sparks fresh,
stainless-sleeved wires while a factory-spec cam pushes spent gases
through fully restored exhaust manifolds. Cooling for that fire is
provided by a shrouded radiator, which hangs in front of pliable
hoses and reproduction tower clamps. And, aesthetically, this Sting
Ray's tidy engine compartment is exceptionally well done, framing
items like a rebuilt Delco alternator, a modern battery and a
correct master cylinder in clean, Satin Black surfacing.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Bottom-side, this Vette is just as clean, with a fully restored
chassis framing fresh, weather-free floor tubs. Behind the awesome
big block, an original Muncie 4-speed sports a familiar 3885010
casting number, a Muncie (P) assembled on June (06) 2nd (02), 1966
build stamp and a matching 123676 partial VIN. That tough
transmission twists a familiar transverse leaf axle, which,
according to its "AM" assembly stamp, spins a posi-traction
differential around big, 3.36 gears. That drivetrain rolls on a
fully rebuilt suspension, which mixes old school manual steering
with 4-wheel disc brakes. And at the corners of the floor,
205/75R15 Coker Classic redlines lap traditional Knock-Off
Wheels.
INTERIOR
Check between this C2's doors and you'll find a correct Standard
Interior that's been completely restored. Tight bucket seats frame
a thin console that's equipped with a correct chrome shifter. In
front of that shifter, a monochromatic dash hangs rebuilt telemetry
over a correct Delco AM/FM radio. In front of the driver, a faux
Rosewood steering wheel laps a familiar bowtie emblem. And optional
power windows ensure occupants feel the full wrath of the buff
427!
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
An Owner's Manual
A Warranty Booklet
Restoration Photos
Records for service performed since the car's restoration
An NCRS Shipping Data Report
Quite honestly, it doesn't get much better than this fully
documented Sting Ray. It's a numbers-matching car that you can
cruise and enjoy, all while filling an impressive trophy case. And
best of all, with a coveted 427/4-speed drivetrain, the car is
poised to hold value. If you've been searching for a fully sorted
classic that looks right, and more importantly, feels right, don't
miss the opportunity to claim this sweet Corvette!
