Can I get a history report from GM or NCRS to verify the history of my 1966 427 Corvette?

 

Unfortunately, I don't think there is such a thing from GM.

Your best bet is documentation & ownership history.

An original build sheet located on top of the fuel tank is one of the best pieces one could hope to find.

Also, if there's anyway to document, record, and communicate with previous owners, that could prove to be beneficial.

Old repair receipts etc....

The '65, '66, and even more so, the '67 big block 427/435 is one of the most sought after Corvettes in the market.

Unfortunately, this makes them one of the most often forged, falsely documented, and intentionally misrepresented cars out there.

Best bet is to hire an expert to provide a professional analysis on the vehicle in question.

Hopefully DZ Auto will be able to provide additional information.

Pat

 

Pat, no such thing as a build sheet on the tank of a 66 ... that didn't start till 67.

To the OP, is your 66 a Canadian car by chance? If yes, GM Canada has all the records. If no, you're out of luck from GM. NCRS can provide your build date and the original dealer the car went to. You need to provide your VIN and $40 if memory serves correctly. Bill

 

Cool, thanks for letting me know.

Honestly, just about every time I'm on this forum, I learn something new!

Pat

 

I think it is safe to say that every one of us can learn something new every day here (except for those who already know it all). For example, there was no 427 available in '65, only the 396 and for about the last half of the production year. So, for example, a 427 in a '65 cannot be genuine, a 396 in an early '65 can't be genuine, and a '66 tank sticker can't be genuine.

With no records, no tank sticker, no GM records, and no Kevin Marti (see: Ford expert), you're quite nearly on your own figuring out your car's provenance.

However, there is a lot you can figure out by studying your car, using the help here, to figure out what it really is. Lots of minor details are give-aways. So much so that only the highest-end fakes can escape detection due to the high levels of scrutiny these cars are subjected to.

Like 'em or not, the NCRS is due a tip of the hat for preserving the history of these cars to the level that they do.

There are folks out there that can spot even the best of fakes and faked parts.

If you have the time, and enjoy the journey, do it yourself. If you have neither the time nor the inclination, but have the money, hire a C2 Corvette professional to look your car over. Not just a friend "who knows cars" or some self-styled expert who can bum dope you. You'll be stunned how much genuine Corvette experts know.

BTW, it's in the forum rules - pictures are required.

 

I have used Bill Gould (a fellow NCRS member) at AutoAncestry.com to research cars. He has done many for me and is excellent at finding previous owners and details from whatever info you may have on the car. But I highly recommend the NCRS Shipping Data Service to get the basic info of when your car was built, and the first dealer it was delivered to.

 

All paperwork can be faked, and also stories from previous owners. The cars speak for themselves. Your best bet is to find a fellow enthusiast/expert who can guide you.

But be warned, most people are not surprised in a good way when they seek info on a car they already purchased. Sometimes it's just better to enjoy your car.

 

ncrs shipping data service well worth the cost.

 

I know this is an old thread, but is Bill Gould and Auto Ancestry still active?

Does anyone know how to get a hold of him? the link on the internet seems to be broken.

Thanks.