This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is powered by a 427ci L72 V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and it is finished in black with a black soft top over black vinyl upholstery. Equipment includes a Positraction differential, power steering, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, and side exhaust outlets as well as an AM/FM radio, a domed hood, retractable headlights, and black-finished 15″ American Racing wheels. The car was reportedly refurbished in the 1980s under prior ownership, and it was acquired by the current owner in 2010. This Corvette convertible is now offered on dealer consignment with an NCRS shipping data report indicating initial delivery to St. Louis, Missouri, an owner’s manual, and a clean Utah title.
The fiberglass body left the factory finished in Tuxedo Black (900), and it was reportedly repainted in the late 1970s. Features include a black convertible soft top, a domed hood, flip-up headlights, chrome bumpers, fender vents, a driver-side mirror, a side-exit exhaust system, and a retractable antenna.
Black-finished 15″ American Racing wheels are mounted with 215/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A white-letter tires. The C2 Corvette was manufactured with fully independent suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes became standard equipment in the 1965 model year.
The cabin features two bucket seats upholstered in black vinyl as well as color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Amenities include a heater, an AM/FM radio, an analog clock, and lap belts.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for fuel level, amperage, oil pressure, and water temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 61k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership.
The 427ci L72 V8 was factory rated at 425 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The engine was reportedly rebuilt in 1987 and features an aluminum intake manifold topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor.
The engine stamping is pictured. The IP suffix corresponds with a 425-horsepower, 427ci L72 V8 for use with a manual transmission.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and an optional Positraction differential. The transmission was rebuilt, the flywheel was resurfaced, and the clutch was replaced in 2015.
Decoding the trim tag reveals:
- I19 – May 19, 1966 build date
- Style: 66 467 – 1966 Corvette convertible
- Body: S6999 – St. Louis body number
- Trim: STD – Black vinyl upholstery
- Paint: 900AA – Tuxedo Black