Investment Grade Bloomington Gold Corvette Sting Ray Roadster 427/425 HP 4 Speed

Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Corvette
SubModel:	Sting Ray
Type:	Convertible
Doors:	2
Year:	1966
Mileage:	61,993
Color:	Blue
Engine:	427/425hp L72 V8
Transmission:	Manual
Interior color:	Blue
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Investment Grade Bloomington Gold Corvette Sting Ray Roadster 427/425 HP 4 Speed Year: 1966 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Blue Mileage: 61993 Transmission type: 4 Speed Manual Engine: 427/425hp L72 V8 Interior color: Blue Vehicle Info SUMMARYGround up restoration completed in 2013Original 427 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 / 508 dyno-proven horsepowerOriginal Muncie M21 4-speed manual transmissionCorrect Nassau Blue paint / White topCorrect Bright Blue vinyl interiorWinner of multiple NCRS Top Flight awardsBloomington Gold certifiedSale includes restoration photos. restoration receipts. an NCRS Shipping Report and the car's awardsFactory power steering / Factory 4-wheel power disc brakesPosi-traction differential / 3. 73 gears. Straight off the showroom floor Corvettes are special cars. That's because Team Corvette has always been really good at nailing ALL the fundamentals of creating excellent performance. And that basic competence translates even to the world of classics. where all kinds of enthusiasts aspire to four generations of 2-door. small block V8 goodness like moths to a flame. The hottest part of that flame is Chevy's hallowed C2. and this 1966 Sting Ray. in many ways. represents the very best of the investment grade C2 market. Even before its frame-off restoration. this roadster was an incredibly well maintained example of vintage American muscle. And today. it's a national award winning showstopper that's referenced in a well-known restoration guide. If you're looking for an enjoyable collector car that's poised to appreciate in value. this Vette is the perfect choice!BODYWORK/TRIMBolted together at GM's storied St. Louis manufacturing facility. and delivered to Bob Gabriel Chevrolet of Cortez. Colorado. this slick C2 is the kind of classic that you can look at and virtually sense top-notch caretaking. In early 2013. the car was completely restored to better-than-factory standards by a very passionate enthusiast. That ground-up reboot began with solid. original fiberglass being lovingly sanded and gratuitously sprayed with a correct coat of GM code 976 Nassau Blue 2-stage. With that pigment applied. the car's doors and lids were carefully adjusted to ensure excellent fit and finish. And vibrant factory trim was applied under a fresh white top to ardently accentuate Bill Mitchell's razor-sharp style lines. Officially. this sweet roadster is so well done that it's referenced in Noland Adams' published restoration guide. That being said. the car is neither unnaturally straight nor overtly glossy. And overall. its finished body presents as a vintage Corvette should present well composed without being too perfect to drive. ENGINEDuring that detailed restoration. this Chevy's original. 427 cubic inch big block was fully rebuilt by the pros at Performance Clinic The Engine Company of Dayton. Ohio. And not only does the big mill carry a correct 3869942 casting number. a correct "IP" suffix stamp and a matching partial VIN. it also creates 508 dyno-proven horsepower! Top dead center. you'll find a polished and decaled air cleaner that. along with bright stainless fluid lines. feeds a correct Holley 4-barrel. Under that 4-barrel. a familiar Winters intake sits on a spotless Chevy Orange block that's fitted with a Comp solid lifter. flat tappet cam. At the sides of that block. a pair of fully restored exhaust manifolds. which ride below a pair of correct oval-port heads. nicely contrast a pair of stamped and painted valve covers. At the back of those valve covers. chrome-capped ignition makes good use of sleeved plug wires. Cooling is provided by a correct radiator. which routes fluid past a correct alternator and factory power steering via reproduction GM hoses and a correct array of clamps. And details like a correct brake booster. a reproduction Delco battery and a Delco-Remy voltage regulator make sure this Sting Ray performs just as good as it looks. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSIONFlip this big block Vette upside down and you'll find a fully restored chassis that's in good shape. and today. looks much as it did when it rolled out of the factory. At the center of that chassis. an original Muncie M21 4-speed. which was professionally rebuilt by Ed Hartnett 4 Speed of Lansdowne. Pennsylvania. hangs a correct 3885010 casting number in front of a Muncie (P) 4-speed assembled on April (04) 14th (14) 1966 build stamp. When engaged. that transmission utilizes a date-correct rear end. a posi-traction differential and big. 3. 70 gears to deliver the neck snapping launches and potent acceleration Duntov Corvettes are famous for. At the ends of the car. a fully restored double A-arm front and independent rear suspension is completely detailed. from its factory power steering all the way to its transverse rear spring. At the corners of the car. power-assisted disc brakes mix excellent handling with quick stops. Above those mechanicals. clean and exceptionally solid floor tubs. which look factory fresh in every way. are bolted to a straight. Satin Black frame. Exhaust rumbles through 2. 5-inch. aluminized pipes to rear-mounted mufflers and polished stainless tips. Power meets the ground through standard steel wheels. which spin a fresh set of 7. 75-15 Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewalls around mirrored stainless covers. And everything. from this Corvette's leak-free fuel tank to its Chevy Orange oil pan. is fully sorted and ready to hit the show field. INTERIORSwing this Sting Ray's light. fiberglass doors and you'll find a sea of correct Bright Blue vinyl. The car's cushy and pliable seats have attended just enough show parades to keep both their comfort and composure. Its like-new carpet. which is protected by clear plastic mats. still features clean blue shading. At the front of the cockpit. stylish. aircraft-inspired telemetry joins brushed metal accents to decorate Chevy's familiar dual-cowl dash. At the center of that dash. a waterfall center stack hangs a continuous motion clock and correct Delco AM/FM radio above a chrome. fully functional shifter. Opposite that waterfall. blue. stainless-trimmed panels anchor chrome door and window hardware above perfectly placed armrests. In front of the driver. a classy Teak steering wheel spins satin-finished spokes around a pristine cross-flag horn button. And behind the seats. a fully carpeted storage compartment displays virtually no signs of use. HISTORICAL INFORMATIONA simple breakdown of this Chevy's VIN and trim tag verifies the authenticity of its current restoration:VIN: 194676SXXXXXX1 - Chevrolet9 - Corvette4 - V867 - Convertible6 - 1966 model yearS - Assembled at GM's St. Louis manufacturing facilityXXXXXX - Production sequence numberTRIM TAG:I20 - Assembled on April 20th. 196666 - 1966 model year467 - ConvertibleA - Manufactured at A. O. Smith's Ionia. Michigan facility6394 - Manufacturer's sequence number414 - Bright Blue vinyl interior976 - Nassau Blue paintAWARDSDuring a short stint on the show circuit this roadster racked up many prestigious accolades. Here's a chronological list of the car's major accomplishments:Awarded NCRS Chapter Top Flight on September 28. 2013Awarded NCRS Regional Top Flight on January 25. 2014Awarded Bloomington Gold Certification on June 28. 2014Awarded NCRS National Top Flight on July 17. 2014OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIESA factory brochureA factory sleeve that includes an Owner's Manual. a radio manual and a warranty bookletAn ownership history that dates to 1999Restoration photosA large stack of restoration receiptsA cam cardAn NCRS Shipping ReportThree NCRS Top Flight Award certificatesCorresponding NCRS Top Flight Award judging sheetsA Bloomington Gold CertificateCorresponding Bloomington Gold judging sheetsBloomington Gold accessoriesFive (5) spare Vintage Knock-off wheels. Four (4) with Michelin steel belted radialsQuite honestly. it doesn't get much better than this carefully restored Corvette. It's a highly correct car that you can drive and enjoy. all while filling an impressive trophy case. And best of all. with its excellent provenance and highly desirable 427/4-speed drivetrain. the car is poised to increase in value. If you've been searching for a fully sorted classic that looks. and more importantly. feels right. don't miss the opportunity to claim this stunning '66 Sting Ray! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (704)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC 28269. For sales and general information. call us at: (704)596-5211. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team at (704)596-5211. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service. Basic Safety Check. routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications. the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge. experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics. even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help. but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-235-2973 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4648 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-562-6226 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-562-6226 Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC 28269 704. 596. 5211 info@RKMotorsCharlotte. com