1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STING RAY stock #135198

SUMMARY

Straight off the showroom floor, orvettes 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, here all kinds of enthusiasts aspire to four generations of 2-door, mall block V8 goodness like moths to a flame. The hottest part of that flame is Chevy's hallowed C2, nd this 1966 Sting Ray, n many ways, epresents the very best of the C2 market. Even before its well-planned restoration, his roadster was an incredibly well maintained example of vintage American muscle. And today, t's a correctly finished head turner that, hanks to servicing by the pros at our own RKM Performance Center, s ready to step in to the spotlight. If you're looking for an enjoyable collector car that's poised to appreciate, his Vette is the perfect choice!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Bolted together at GM's storied St. Louis manufacturing facility, his slick C2 is the kind of classic that you can look at and virtually sense top-notch caretaking. Back in 2006, he car was completely restored by very passionate enthusiasts. That ground-up reboot began with solid, riginal fiberglass being lovingly sanded and gratuitously sprayed in a correct coat of GM code 974 Rally Red. With that pigment applied, he car's doors and lids were carefully adjusted to ensure good fit and finish. And vibrant factory trim was affixed under a fresh white top to ardently accentuate Bill Mitchell's razor-sharp style lines.

ENGINE

During its thorough restoration, his Chevy was fitted with a correct, 27 cubic inch big block that mixes proven power with professional detailing. Top dead center, ou'll find a polished and decaled air cleaner that, long with bright stainless fluid lines, eeds a modern Holley 4-barrel. Under that 4-barrel, familiar Winters intake caps a bright, hevy Orange block. At the sides of that block, pair of fully restored exhaust manifolds, hich ride below a pair of correct, val-port heads, icely contrast a pair of stamped and painted valve covers. At the back of those valve covers, hrome-capped ignition makes good use of sleeved plug wires. Cooling is provided by a correct radiator, hich routes fluid past a correct alternator and big pulley fan via GM-stamped hoses and a correct array of clamps. And details like a fresh brake booster, reproduction Delco battery and a Delco-Remy voltage regulator make sure this Sting Ray performs just as good as it looks.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Flip this big block Vette upside down and you'll find a fully restored chassis that's in good shape, nd today, ooks much as it did when it rolled out of the factory. At the center of that chassis, correct Muncie 4-speed utilizes a tough rear axle to deliver the neck snapping launches and potent acceleration Duntov Corvettes are famous for. At the ends of the car, fully restored double A-arm front and independent rear suspension is completely detailed, rom its correct manual steering all the way to its transverse rear spring. At the corners of the car, ower-assisted disc brakes mix excellent handling with quick stops. Above those mechanicals, lean and exceptionally solid floor tubs are bolted to a straight, atin Black frame. In traditional C2 fashion, xhaust roars through chambered side pipes. And power meets the ground via familiar turbines, hich spin fresh 215/70R15 Firestone Supreme Si redlines around authentic knock-offs.

INTERIOR

Swing this Sting Ray's light, iberglass doors and you'll find a sea of correct Red leather. During restoration, he car's cushy and pliable seats were fitted with plush headrests. Its like-new carpet, hich is protected by clear plastic mats, till features clean red shading. At the front of the cockpit, tylish, ircraft-inspired telemetry joins brushed metal accents to decorate Chevy's familiar dual-cowl dash. At the center of that dash, waterfall center stack hangs a continuous motion clock and correct Delco AM/FM radio above a chrome, ully functional shifter. Opposite that waterfall, ed, tainless-trimmed panels anchor chrome door hardware in front of retrofitted power windows. In front of the driver, classy steering wheel spins satin-finished spokes around a pristine cross-flag horn button. And behind the seats, fully carpeted storage compartment displays virtually no signs of use.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

A simple breakdown of this Chevy's VIN and trim tag verifies the quality of its current restoration:

VIN: 194676SXXXXXX

1 - Chevrolet
9 - Corvette
4 - V8
67 - Convertible
6 - 1966 model year
S - Assembled at GM's St. Louis manufacturing facility
XXXXXX - Production sequence number

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Quite honestly, t doesn't get much better than this professionally restored Sting Ray. It's a highly correct car that you can drive and enjoy, ll while filling an impressive trophy case. And best of all, ith its highly desirable 427/4-speed drivetrain, he car is poised to increase in value. If you've been searching for a fully sorted classic that looks, nd more importantly, eels right, on't miss the opportunity to claim this sweet Corvette!