1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible 327/300 Four-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Chevrolet Corvette (C2), the second generation of the iconic sports car produced by General Motors from 1963 to 1967, marked a new era in design and performance. The 1963 Sting Ray, an evolution from GM's Q-Corvette project and Bill Mitchell's racing Sting Ray, showcased innovation with its rear transaxle, independent rear suspension, and inboard-mounted four-wheel disc brakes, all wrapped in a design featuring peaked fenders, a long, sleek nose, and a compact, bobbed tail. Chevrolet offered an extensive array of options for the Sting Ray, ensuring no two Corvettes were alike: buyers could choose between the stylish coupe and the more popular convertible bodies, select from four engines ranging from the milder 327 cu-in to the potent 427 cu-in power plants, and opt for either a three-speed manual, a preferred four-speed manual, or a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Comfort was also a priority, with features such as air conditioning and an AM/FM radio available, alongside a dazzling spectrum of colors and interior choices to tailor each Corvette to its owner's personal taste.

This Nassau Blue 1966 Sting Ray convertible, powered by its matching numbers 300 hp 327 with four-speed manual transmission, is offered from nearly 50 years of ownership.

Highlights

• Offered from nearly 50 years of long-term ownership

• Original Protect-O-Plate and Chevrolet Owner Protection Plan brochure included

• Finished in the original color combination of Nassau Blue over a Bright Blue interior

• Equipped with a matching numbers 327 cu-in 300 horsepower V8

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Repainted by the current owner in June of 1985

• New upholstery fitted in August of 1986

• Well-documented service history showing consistent maintenance

• The chassis number (194676S112998) decodes with the following information: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • 9 – Corvette 

  • 4 – V8 Engine 

  • 67 – Convertible 

  • 6 – 1966 model year 

  • S – St. Louis assembly plant 

  • 112998 – Sequential production number 

• The trim tag decodes the following original build information: 

  • 467 – Convertible 

  • S 4054 – Convertible body number 4054 built by St. Louis (S) 

  • 414 – Bright Blue vinyl interior 

  • 976 – Nassau Blue exterior

Features 

• Front and rear chrome bumpers 

• Bucket seats

• Pushbutton AM/FM all-transistor radio 

• Heater/Defroster 

• Teak rimmed steering wheel 

• Lockable glove compartment 

• Padded sun visors 

• Four-wheel independent suspension 

• Pushbutton door handles 

• Parking brake

Known Imperfections

• Small paint imperfections are present 

• Carpets show signs of wear 

• Some of the interior trim is believed to be original and shows signs age 

• The tachometer and odometer are inoperable

Included

• Owner’s manual 

• Owner Protection Plan with Protect-O-Plate 

• Locking gas cap

• Service receipts 

• Various original interior components shown in pictures 

• Various replacement gauges 

Ownership History 

The current long-term owner of this Corvette first acquired this example in the 1970s, it was then enjoyed for a number of years in its original condition before it was repainted in the factory colors in 1985. The following year, the seats and other parts of the interior were redone, while some parts of the trim were left original.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Blake Wingrove Phone: 616.822.8589 email: bwingrove@hagerty.com