1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Stingray Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Manual

194676S107627

Gasoline

327/300HP, close ratio 4-speed, side pipe convertible. Perfect for crusing on sunday or taking to the show. This is the one you have been waiting for - complete frame on restoration looks stunning and is as correct as they come! Featuring a #’s matching drive train and documented with a perfect original Window Sticker as well as being the recipient of the prestigious N.C.R.S. Regional Top Flight Award!! Loaded with factory options including leather seats, am/fm radio, tinted glass, factory side pipes and close ration 4-speed Nassau Blue exterior along with the striking bright blue leather interior make this ’66 a feast for the eyes. Approximately 10,000 miles on the engine since professional restoration, $40,000 spent on restoration over the past few years. I have been told by NCRS judgeis that this is one of the nicest driving and looking small block corvettes in the country. Two complete sets of tires and wheels for drive or show. Three ring binder with all receipts and warranties, Guys, I have had offers of over $48,000 from three classic car dealers who just want to lowball and turn around and sell it for $60,000.. The buy it now price is an incredable bargain. On Dec-15-11 at 17:28:04 PST, seller added the following information: More details for those of us who appreciate originality. Gm official production date was 12/6/1965, original delivery dealer: dealer code 309 zone 46 - Bob johnson Chevrolet, Wausau, WI RPO 19567 - convertible (17,762 produced), A01 soft ray tinted glass, G81 positration, Base 327/300 HP Holly 4-barrel (6,370 were convertibles), M21 close ratio 4 speed, N14 exhaust (2350 were convertibles), Body color: 976 - Nassau Blue (6100 produced) of which about 3000 were convertible, interior code: Bright Blue: Less than 1000 Nassau blue, bright blue 300 HP cars were produced in 1965/1966 Engine block, cylinder case, intake and exhaust manifolds, alternator, cylinder heads, have all been certified as correct and numbers matching for this year and model. The transmission and differential are also certifed as correct and numbers matching. Complete engine rebuilld by Pro Machine, Anaheim, CA in November 2005 - Hot tank block, removed all galley plugs, polish crank, line hone, power hone, new cam bearings, refurbish intake manifold, draill and tap crank shaft, new valve inserts, machine and instll, polish crank, resizze rods, clean pistons, hot tank all parts, refurb internal main and VC, dyno test and tune (dyno sheets available), AVP rod bolts, .303 main rings, cam bearings .10 rod bearings .10 main bearings, double pully timing set, HD oil pump, steel oil pump drive SLR cam and lifters, HP valve springs rocker arm kit, pushrods, Harmonic balance bolt, valve guides, spark plugs, fuel pump, distributor cap and rotor. Complete transmission rebuild by Anaheim Trans, August 2004, new clutch, gears, and all seals and components - $2000 new u-joints, water pump, motor mounts, driveshaft yoke, new windshield washer pump and tank, ball joints upper and lower, control arm bushings, upper and lower, sway bar links, grease seals, bump stops, cable for parking brake - Feb 2006 - $5000 Coker 775-15 BFG 5/8 '' whitewall tires (5 including new spare) cost $1084 in February 2011, New pads, calipers, clutch return spring, clutch rod boot, clutch fork anti-rattle spring, bear set out front wheel, hub front wheel, bearing set inner front wheel, bearing pilot clutch, lnk sway bar, calipers, clutch kit, bearing t/o clutch, lever trans shift, shifter rev l out, speedo cable, and labor to install over $4000 in march of 2011 - all work done by Corvette Mike in Anaheim, CA New intake manifold, intake gasket, carb base gasket, thermostat housing and gasket, intake bolts, and various repairs performed by Steve Luvisi - automotive expertise, Huntington Beach, Ca in Feb 2011 - $2000 New carpet complete with new insulation and seats refoamed: McJacks corvettes, Santa Ana, Ca $1478 Steam and detail frame, two stage urethane paint, clear coat, strip paint to bare fiberglass, prime and block sand, repair door and hood jams, misc body work to align gaps, remove and replace headlights and new motors, new sott top with restoration of frame, removal and rechrome front and rear bumpers, new taillights and license plate light assemblies and lights, new rear leaf spring - November 2007, $14,090 Misc NCRS correct parts from varous sources - $5000 + (have all receipts) -radio restored with original speaker, restoration battery, silk screened air cleaner, battery tray and cables, Keysey hayes steel wheels date stamp Nov 1965, new speedo, new tach, new oil pressure gauge, new ammeter gauge, new gas gauge, trip odometer rebuilt, New turn signal cam and internal parts, New window crank handles, new NCRS correct wiper blades, new power antenna, New insignia on body, Original owners manual, pro-tec-to plate, new car radio tags, seat belt tags, radio operation instructions, Appraised by Auto apprasal Group - 1-800-84802886 on March 2008 at $65,000 - BEFORE another $10,000 was spent to upgrade to top flight ready status. AAG is a national wide company providing comprehensive appraisals of all type of antique and classic cars since 1989. Official approaise of the harold LeMay Automotive Collection of over 3000 vehicles. AAG is the official appraiser for Corvettes at Carlisle. On Dec-16-11 at 12:16:32 PST, seller added the following information: NADA As of 12/16/2011 Low Retail: $48,000 Ave Retail: $58,000 High Retail: $72,000 When the market returns to normal levels, this car will be valued at over $75,000 On Dec-29-11 at 12:57:56 PST, seller added the following information: Low Retail Average Retail High Retail sell price sept 2011 #3 or below #2 Car #1 Car Poor Good Excellent NADA $47,000.00 $ 57,000.00 $ 72,000.00 Collector Car Market Review $38,000.00 $ 46,000.00 $ 56,000.00 Comparable sales $45,000.00 $ 55,000.00 $ 65,000.00 $ 52,666.67 $ 64,333.33 This is a solid #2+ car with current valuations from $50,000 on the low side to $68,000K on the high side. You can look this up for yourself. online.