1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Coupe
427/425 HP BIG-BLOCK CORVETTE COUPE
NCRS TOP FLIGHT AWARD WINNER
IMMACULATE SILVER PAINT FINISH OVER BLACK LEATHER
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE REBUILD
CUSTOM KESSLER 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
EQUIPPED WITH KNOCK-OFF WHEELS, SIDE PIPES & PS
OWNERS MANUAL, SPARE, TOOLS INCLUDED
SPOTLESS ENGINE BAY AND UNDERCARRIAGE
METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BY PRIOR OWNER
FRESHLY SERVICED, DETAILED, READY TO ENJOY!
Following the launch of the stunning new Corvette Sting Ray for 1963, the relentless development work by Zora Arkus-Duntov and his engineering team quickly unleashed a virtually endless series of high-performance updates and options that kept the Corvette ahead of the pack on the street and track alike. Introduced independent rear suspension from debut and equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes by 1965, the Sting Ray was one of the worlds finest sports cars available anywhere. Chevys new Mark IV 396 cubic-inch big-block engine debuted for 65, rooted in the Z-11 Mystery Motor 427 that took NASCAR by storm before it was outlawed in 1963. Enlarged to 427 cubes for 1966 with 425 factory-rated horsepower on tap, it provided the firepower and scope for future development to challenge Shelbys Cobra at home and soon, take on Europes best in FIA-sanctioned endurance racing.
While the 427-powered Corvette Sting Ray is certainly formidable, some owners demand more of a good thing and this 1966 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe is a great example of that ethos. Delivered new by Courtesy Chevrolet, with the NCRS document included, this original 427 CI, 4-speed Corvette continues to benefit handsomely from a frame-off restoration and select upgrades. According to known history, it has won a NCRS top flight award. The engine was totally rebuilt and balanced under a prior owner in 1991, including installation of a high-lift roller camshaft, over-bored cylinders and larger pistons, a high-performance ignition system. Later, the 4-speed transmission was swapped out in favor of a Kessler custom 5-speed manual transmission plus a new balanced driveshaft. Receipts for the 5-Speed are included with the sale. Additional and desirable features and options include an AM/FM radio and a Positraction limit-slip differential.
The current owner acquired the Corvette in 2017 and had the cars mechanicals extensively restored. Sporting outstanding Silver paint over black upholstery, the Corvette clearly benefits from meticulous care and features include a spotless engine bay and undercarriage, plus true factory knock-off alloy wheels. A recent service and detailing ensures it runs, drives, and looks great. In addition to an owners manual, this show-quality 1966 Corvette 427 Coupe is accompanied by tools and a full-size spare wheel/tire combination. Contact us and see it for yourself today!
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