1966 Chevrolet Corvette Red Convertible

Why This Car Is Special

America’s only true sports car, the Corvette, got subtle refinements in the body in 1966 and we have a high-quality restoration of a 1966 Corvette Roadster here at Skyway Classics that has what we believe to be a period correct engine with a modern Holly Sniper fuel injection system, and drivetrain too.

It also has a Vin number of #194676S100047 which means it was the 47th Corvette made that year!

Features

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Red Convertible

High-quality restoration of a 1966 Corvette Roadster
#3782870 Casting number on back of block 327-cubic-inch V8 300 horse engine
Rams head cast iron exhaust manifolds
Dual exhaust system
Modern Holly Sniper fuel injection system
Chrome open air cleaner
Factory finned aluminum Chevrolet script valve covers
Orange painted block, heads, and intake
Shielded distributor
H.D. radiator
Muncie 4-speed
Restored black individual twin bucket-seats
Black carpet, door panels, dual sun visors
Matched speedometer and tachometer
Primary instruments in the Sting Ray with a re-settable trip odometer, head-light switch, radio, head-lamp retractor switch, hood release, and four-position ignition switch to complete the instrument panel with the great factory wood steering wheel
Bright red paint
15-inch Rallye wheels with chrome trim rings and caps
Redline tires which recreate the original look

Mechanical

This Corvette just exudes originality and Corvette small block performance from the minute you open the hood and see the (correct casting number on the back of the block #3782870) 327-cubic-inch 300 horse V8 engine in it.

This engine gives sprightly around-town performance and cruises at highway speeds at no more than an easy loaf. Those 327’s had new cylinder heads with bigger inlet valves, used hydraulic valve lifters, wedge-type combustion chambers, long-life rams head cast iron exhaust manifolds, dual exhaust system, and a tailored a modern Holly Sniper fuel injection system.

Ours has the correct chrome open air cleaner, factory finned aluminum Chevrolet script valve covers, orange painted block, heads, and intake, shielded distributor, H.D. radiator, and backed by a Muncie 4-speed and a correctly restored chassis with all the right parts.

Interior

This restored Sting Ray offers a completely luxurious driving environment. For 1966, the interior features new trim of durable expanded vinyl with a more subtle texture in black and has individual twin bucket-type seats that have a factory bolster-like design for more seating comfort and better lateral support.

The black theme extends to the carpet, door panels, and dual sun visors with controls for the outside-air-type heater and defroster located on the central console along with the electrical clock and radio controls and vent controls that are located under the instrument panel on each side of the steering column.

Matched speedometer and tachometer are the primary instruments in the Sting Ray with a re-settable trip odometer, head-light switch, radio, head-lamp retractor switch, hood release, and four-position ignition switch to complete the instrument panel with the great factory wood steering wheel also.

Exterior

The styling changes on our 1966 Sting Ray are beautiful and ours is covered with its bright red paint job flowing over the hood and louvers behind the front wheels that help increase air flow through the engine compartment, giving it both an aggressive and sophisticated look.

All the emblems, the rear bumpers and taillights, door handles, the flip-up gas cap, and the black convertible top remain in restored as-new condition as well as the correct 15-inch Rallye wheels with chrome trim rings and caps and redline tires which recreate the original look.

Conclusion

More than ever previously, the 1966 restored Corvette Roadster we have here at Skyway Classics is luxurious transportation for two, backed by the 327 cubic inch engine that will give you a sporty and pleasant driving experience.

Any 1966 Corvette is always climbing in value in the collector market so buy this one today.

So give us a call at 941-254-6608.

Disclaimer

Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service prior to offer or purchase being made.