1966 Chevrolet Corvette for sale $58,995
| 1966 Chevrolet Corvette $58,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $58,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lutz, FL |
| Details: |
This gorgeous 1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible carries its originaland#44; numbers matching 327/300 hp engineand#44; an awesome color combinationand#44; and the undeniable appeal of a car that has been loved all its life. If youre looking for one to driveand#44; this maroon roadster is the mid-year Corvette to own thanks the virtues of the lightweight small-blocks handling. Code 988 Milano Maroon is this cars original colorand#44; and its a great look on a Stingray ragtop. Unlike bright redand#44; it has a grown-up appearance that makes the Corvettes instantly recognizable curves feel a bit European. The paint has a nice luster thanks to a professional respray of the factory-correct color. It looks especially nice in the sunlight because all the important parts are right. But the real shine comes from the complete and pristine chrome bumpersand#44; factory wheelsand#44; and all the right badging andamp; trim. More than just a pretty faceand#44; the 66 cars have a reputation for a better build qualityand#44; and that continues to today on this convertible. Just look at the panel alignment and feel how the door shut with authority. That sensation has remained thanks to decades of good care. Insideand#44; the black interior is the perfect color combination on this carand#44; especially since everything keeps its deep black sun-free appearance right down to the comfy bucket seats. The C2 interior is always a favorite in classic car circles. The now-iconic dual cowl design is as much a part of the motoring experience as the purr of the engine or rumble of the exhaust. A woodgrained steering wheel feels greatand#44; transmitting the front tires activities directly to your fingertipsand#44; and all the gauges show crisp markings that let you keep an eye on the engines status. A factory AM/FM radio lives in the center stackand#44; showing off its unique vertical orientationand#44; and yesand#44; even the clock works! This is a true wind-in-your-hair sports car. But for those few times youre caught out in the rainand#44; the white folding vinyl top has a snug fit to keep the drive home secure. The originaland#44; numbers matching 327 cubic-inch V8 looks great and presents well with a tidy engine bay that features the correct details like the Chevy orange paint on the blockand#44; rams horn exhaustand#44; and the bright distributor shield and air cleaner. But more importantlyand#44; it runs superbly thanks to a rebuild less than 1and#44;900 miles ago. It gets some extra power from a Holley four-barrel carburetorand#44; and youll love the growl of the dual exhaust. On the road this small-block is the ideal companion for cruisingand#44; especially when paired with the Powerglide automatic transmissionand#44; power steeringand#44; and four-wheel disc brakes. This factory-correct packaging is finished off with the gold-stripe tires that have a nice period-correct appearance but a more modern tread. Numbers matching C2 Corvettes are always in demand. This one just also happens to have the right factory correct colors in a well-maintained package. So where you see valueand#44; the rest of the world will just see a beautiful maroon American icon. Call now!!! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 24.0% below market avg. What's this? |