JohnGibson

Beautiful Red 1966 Corvette Convertible. This is a matching numbers car with the original block, transmission, and rear end. Has a stout 327ci/350 HP coupled to a Muncie 4 speed and a 3.73 rear end that runs very well. Solid, no rust frame. Body is in excellent condition with glossy paint (does have a few minor flaws). Interior is very nice with no rips or tears. There are many new/reproduction parts installed in the past couple of years (have receipts from 2011 to present), listed below. This '66 is mostly stock with the exception of the soft top (which is cloth--Al Knoch top still in box included), a rear mono spring in place of the multi-leaf spring, and bilstein shocks instead of AC Delco. All old parts I replaced are included if wanted (multi-leaf spring can be refurbished to original). Various manuals/books are included if wanted.





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Parts installed/service completed since 2011 (receipts available) :

Driver Door Rear View Mirror
Conv top rear hold down latchs
Power antenna
Radiator Upper/Lower Hoses
Antifreeze Flush
Carb Rebuild
160 degree Thermostat
Electronic Ignition
Distributor
Spark Plugs/Wires
Exhaust manifold gasket
Exhaust manifold bolt kit
Oil Canister Decal
Battery
Battery Tray
Valve cover gaskets
Temp sender wire repair kit
Drain plug washer
Battery retainer shield
Left hood latch
Right hood latch
Valve cover decals
Hood assembly lock
Oil pan magnetic drain plug
Lower Ignition Sheilding
Lower Ignition Sheilding Wing Nuts
K&N Air Filter
Inside headlight open control switch
Reproduction Headlight Set
Exhaust Heat Riser
Grab bar insert
Bullet Console
Inside Mirror support screws
Inside mirror bracket
Inside rearview mirror
Convertible top rear window pillow
Front/Rear End Alignment
Front wheel bearing kit
Front wheel bearing washer/nut set
Brake Hose Connector spring clip
Front Brake Hoses
Front Brake Calipers
Lower Ball Joints
Upper Ball Joints
Front Brake Pads
Front/Rear Bilstein Gas Shocks
Front Coil Springs
Rear strut rods
Rear fiberglass monospring
Strut Rod Retainers
Strut Rod Camber Adjusting Kit
Left & Right Rear Shock Lower Mount
Set of 4 Tires (Michelin Defenders)

This '66 looks, drives, runs great, and most everything works. However, there are a few things that are a little less than perfect (nothing major):

Some blemishes/hairline cracks in paint
Vent window frames and rear brake light surrounds have some pitting in the chrome
Chrome around front windshield has some dings and nicks
Window felt/rubber is worn
Chrome bumpers have minor scratches
Driver side headlight bucket sticks and won't go all the way up (will go all the way down though)
Both headlight buckets need to be restored
Temp gauge in dash works sporadically
Trip odometer is inop

My price is $58,500, however it is negotiable.

Timbrewer

Hi John

Where is the car located and what options came with it when new? How many owners did it have? Was it originally red?Thanks
Tim

JohnGibson

Hello Tim, It is currently in Missouri and I am not sure of how many owners. Mostly stock as came from the factory (350HP, 4 speed, AM/FM radio with power antenna were options) except for a few items listed in the main post. It is the original red (repainted about 9 years ago per previous owner) with black interior listed on the tag. Anymore questions please let me know.

John

Timbrewer

Ok thanks, I see it has side exhaust and knockoff wheels as other options, just wondered if it had power steering.

I like it!
Tim

JohnGibson

I did forget the side exhaust which I believe to be original from what I can tell, but the knock offs aren't original so not sure if it did have them as an option from the factory. Unfortunately, the only thing power is the radio antenna and the engine

Thanks for you interest.

BlackbirdZ07

Or fortunately, depending on your preference. Less stuff to break.

This looks like a very nice car.

450hp mike9

Nice car.

65GGvert

Very nice looking car, good luck with sale. If it's original rear, it must be 3:70.

Jeffrey Ziemer

Nice looking 66. Price is reasonable. If I has not just Bought a 2008
Wil Cooksey I might be a buyer. GLWS

JohnGibson

You are correct. It is 3:70 rear. Not sure where I came up with 3:73. Must be fat fingers Thanks for pointing that out to me.

John

dudman

I keep getting the itch for a C2 vert especially when I see one as nice as this one. My dilemma is I only can justify one vette at my house. I currently drive a C6 vert with 20k miles on it and only put about 2k a year on it. So I noticed you have a C6 in your avatar and choose to sell that great looking C2. What made you choose it? I know there is no comparison in the drive quality, performance and reliability. But I thought the fun factor may be more on the C2.

Doughan

Super nice 66...GLWS..

fullcontrol

I have both a C2 and C6 and like driving and looking at each in it's own way. Can't tell you there is anything similar about them except the color and that's identical.

dudman

Wow!! Nice pair. I figure if you like the c2 as much as the zr1 then the c2 would be much more fun than my 05 vert.

Revfan

If you are only driving the C6 2K miles a year... I don't think you would miss it amongst the smiles, thumbs ups and attention this smokin' hot 66 would get you.

But if you don't like being in the limelight, and reminiscing with everyone who stops to talk to you, and have everyone constantly watching your car go by... its not the car for you.

(if you are in the witness protection program, you are legally not allowed to own a C2) Yeah, I think that is a law...

dahogan

Nothing better than a '66 L79 with pipes and knock-offs. GLWS

JohnGibson

This has been sold! Thanks everybody for looking.

vipervetteguy

To me!!

BlackbirdZ07

Congratulations!! You bought a very nice looking car!

Carlsbadliving1

This forum is the best! A marketplace for knowledgeable enthusiasts where I sold a mint C4 and later bought my beautiful 67 coupe. I like the overall level of integrity demonstrated by owners posting their cars for sale within this community. Congratulations to both seller and buyer!