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Price change - I am offering the car at $77,500 with bolt-on knockoffs and goldline tire setup. Or at $75,000 with narrow white wall tires and stock hubcaps.
I am selling my 1966 Coupe. Priced at $80,000. Given the range of prices for C2, some will say this price is high for a 66 coupe, but I believe that to purchase a project car and have a car restored to the level described below and in the pictures attached would cost well in excess of $100,000. My full in cost is $100,000 and I did most of the restoration myself, other than paint/body work, re-chroming, etc. things that I’m not equipped or capable of doing.
This car is what I consider pretty immaculate. A 2 ½ year complete body off the frame restoration was completed in 2017. The car has been through NCRS judging to the regional meet level. It scored 98.4 at a very good chapter meet and 98.5 at a regional meet in 2017. It is Nassau blue with Dark blue interior. The drive train is L79/350hp, M21 close ratio Muncie, and 3.73 gear ratio. Car build date is July 14, 1966 per the NCRS shipping data report. It is an A.O. Smith bodied car.
Everything on the car was restored/rebuilt OEM original parts or the best available reproduction parts. All parts and work were done to NCRS standards with eventual judging a consideration. On a scale of 0 to 10, the body and paint are a 12. The most points I lost at NCRS judging for a single item was 13 points and that was for the paint. As NCRS judges paint, the paint is over restored.I am not going to use the term numbers matching as I consider the term misleading at some level, i.e. some people believe it also means original to the car. I am instead saying everything on the car is part number and date correct. Not every part on the car originally came with the car. Front to back, some of what was done to the car includes:
OEM Bumpers – rechromed
New NOS Grille
Headlight motors – Original OEM, date and part number correct, and rebuilt
Horns – Original OEM, date and part number correct and restored
Horn Relay – NOS Original OEM
Radiator – DeWitt reproduction radiator
Overflow tank – DeWitt reproduction
Fan Clutch – Original OEM, rebuilt by Kirkconnell Corvettes
Water pump – Original OEM, rebuilt GM 3859326
Alternator – Original OEM, #110693, Date 6D14 (April 14, 1966), and restored (diodes stamped with correct numbers)
Voltage Regulator, Original OEM, #1119515, Date 6E (May 1966)
Carburetor – Original OEM, List 3367, Date 644 (1966, April, 4th week), rebuilt/restored by Eric Jackson, Vintage Muscle Car Parts
Distributor – Original OEM, Restored/Rebuilt (correct reproduction band 111156 dated 6 F 2)
Windshield Wiper Motor – Original OEM 5044602 from Corvette Specialties of Maryland
Intake – Original OEM GM 3890490, cosmetic restoration by Fred Hudson
Valve covers - Original OEM, cosmetically restored by John DeGregory
Transmission – Original OEM rebuilt with parts from D&L Transmission. All numbers and dates correct
Differential – Original stamped AM for 3.36 gears but I installed new 3.73 gears during the rebuild. New gears from Tom’s Rear Ends and other new parts from Gary Ramadei who is active on this forum. Included NOS posi case and clutches.
Trailing Arms – OEM rebuilt by BAK Automotive, Inc.
Brakes – all new brake lines and restored/rebuilt correct calipers by Lone Star Brakes.
Fuel – all new fuel line. Correct VERY HARD TO FIND fuel pump part # 6440083. Original OEM fuel sending unit rebuilt/restored by John Wolf and Co.
Engine – The engine is the only thing that I did not rebuilt. A previous owner had it rebuilt. We did pull the heads and had the heads rebuilt and verified the previous engine rebuild. I.e. pistons were correct domed (0.30 over bore) and verified cam lift per L79 specs. Removed the pan and replaced the oil pump with a correct pressure pump. The previous rebuilder had installed a high volume/high pressure pump. Also pulled, inspected and measured main bearings and rod bearing to verify rebuild integrity. I believe the engine is original to the car. The engine pad has not been questions at either the NCRS chapter meet or regional meet. The NCRS mechanical judge who inspected the car at the regional meet was Al Grenning. He is the well-recognized authority for verification of engines, VIN tags, and Trim Tags. Google Classic Car Affirmation Service if you are not familiar with Mr. Grenning
Clock – Original OEM restored by Clockworks
Radio – Original OEM restored by Jerry Rudbeck
Interior – All new Al Knoch interior, including; dash pads, door panels, carpet, arm rest, seat covers, foam, etc. The seats were covered by Al Knoch technician.
Antenna – Original OEM 65/66 power antenna from Greg Thompson.
Text or call Don at 703-626-6700.
Thanks for looking!!
I haven’t seen it in person, but I know Don. I’ve seen his work before, so I can guarantee you that it’s a top notch restoration, period.
Thanks Jerry
I bought my next project last weekend. A 65 El Camino. It was somewhat restored by a previous owner and all I want to do is correct some mechanical issues to make it more drivable. I also still have my 67 convertible.
This is the car I’ve dreamed about for many many years. It is absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately it’s too nice for me to drive frequently. Good luck with the sale. Someone’s going to get a gem!
This is the car I’ve dreamed about for many many years. It is absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately it’s too nice for me to drive frequently. Good luck with the sale. Someone’s going to get a gem!
That's why it is better to buy one already restored. It sound silly, but I feel guilty driving it knowing all the work I've put into it. But hopefully someone else can drive and enjoy it.
I am selling my 1966 Coupe. Priced at $80,000. Given the range of prices for C2, some will say this price is high for a 66 coupe, but I believe that to purchase a project car and have a car restored to the level described below and in the pictures attached would cost well in excess of $100,000. My full in cost is $100,000 and I did most of the restoration myself, other than paint/body work, re-chroming, etc. things that I’m not equipped or capable of doing.
This car is what I consider pretty immaculate. A 2 ½ year complete body off the frame restoration was completed in 2017. The car has been through NCRS judging to the regional meet level. It scored 98.4 at a very good chapter meet and 98.5 at a regional meet in 2017. It is Nassau blue with Dark blue interior. The drive train is L79/350hp, M21 close ratio Muncie, and 3.73 gear ratio. Car build date is July 14, 1966 per the NCRS shipping data report. It is an A.O. Smith bodied car.
Everything on the car was restored/rebuilt OEM original parts or the best available reproduction parts. All parts and work were done to NCRS standards with eventual judging a consideration. On a scale of 0 to 10, the body and paint are a 12. The most points I lost at NCRS judging for a single item was 13 points and that was for the paint. As NCRS judges paint, the paint over restored.I am not going to use the term numbers matching as I consider the term misleading at some level, i.e. some people believe it also means original to the car. I am instead saying everything on the car is part number and date correct. Not every part on the car originally came with the car.Front to back, some of what was done to the car includes:
OEM Bumpers – rechromed
New NOS Grille
Headlight motors – Original OEM, date and part number correct, and rebuilt
Horns – Original OEM, date and part number correct and restored
Horn Relay – NOS Original OEM
Radiator – DeWitt reproduction radiator
Overflow tank – DeWitt reproduction
Fan Clutch – Original OEM, rebuilt by Kirkconnell Corvettes
Water pump – Original OEM, rebuilt GM 3859326
Alternator – Original OEM, #110693, Date 6D14 (April 14, 1966), and restored (diodes stamped with correct numbers)
Voltage Regulator, Original OEM, #1119515, Date 6E (May 1966)
Carburetor – Original OEM, List 3367, Date 644 (1966, April, 4th week), rebuilt/restored by Eric Jackson, Vintage Muscle Car Parts
Distributor – Original OEM, Restored/Rebuilt (correct reproduction band 111156 dated 6 F 2)
Windshield Wiper Motor – Original OEM 5044602 from Corvette Specialties of Maryland
Intake – Original OEM GM 3890490, cosmetic restoration by Fred Hudson
Valve covers - Original OEM, cosmetically restored by John DeGregory
Transmission – Original OEM rebuilt with parts from D&L Transmission. All numbers and dates correct
Differential – Original stamped AM for 3.36 gears but I installed new 3.73 gears during the rebuild. New gears from Tom’s Rear Ends and other new parts from Gary Ramadei who is active on this forum. Included NOS posi case and clutches.
Trailing Arms – OEM rebuilt by BAK Automotive, Inc.
Brakes – all new brake lines and restored/rebuilt correct calipers by Lone Star Brakes.
Fuel – all new fuel line. Correct VERY HARD TO FIND fuel pump part # 6440083. Original OEM fuel sending unit rebuilt/restored by John Wolf and Co.
Engine – The engine is the only thing that I did not rebuilt. A previous owner had it rebuilt. We did pull the heads and had the heads rebuilt and verified the previous engine rebuild. I.e. pistons were correct domed (0.30 over bore) and verified cam lift per L79 specs. Removed the pan and replaced the oil pump with a correct pressure pump. The previous rebuilder had installed a high volume/high pressure pump. Also pulled, inspected and measured main bearings and rod bearing to verify rebuild integrity. I believe the engine is original to the car. The engine pad has not been questions at either the NCRS chapter meet or regional meet. The NCRS mechanical judge who inspected the car at the regional meet was Al Grenning. He is the well-recognized authority for verification of engines, VIN tags, and Trim Tags. Google Classic Car Affirmation Service if you are not familiar with Mr. Grenning
Clock – Original OEM restored by Clockworks
Radio – Original OEM restored by Jerry Rudbeck
Interior – All new Al Knoch interior, including; dash pads, door panels, carpet, arm rest, seat covers, foam, etc. The seats were covered by Al Knoch technician.
Antenna – Original OEM 65/66 power antenna from Greg Thompson.
Text or call Don at 703-626-6700.
Thanks for looking!!
Beautiful car.
Last edited by BobC2; 06-28-2018 at 09:24 AM.
Reason: I did not intend to "quote" the whole post. I only wanted to say, "Beautiful car".
06-26-2018, 09:52 AM
1966 Coupe
