Chevrolet Corvette 1966 $99,900

Bloomington Gold Survivor, 1966 Corvette Convertible, Milano Maroon, Black interior, 427/425hp, Muncie M21 4-speed, Mostly original paint, Original soft top in excellent condition, Great Documentation, , , , Thank you for looking at our 1966 Milano Maroon with Black interior 1966 Corvette Convertible. This Bloomington Gold Survivor award winner comes with the very first year offered 427ci/425hp engine. This engine was initially rated at 450hp but was reduced to 425 just before production began. This change was not because of any changes to the engine, but rather an administrative decision. According to muscle car review magazine, this is the second fastest standard production muscle car ever to hit the showroom floor (only the 1966 427 cobra was ranked as higher)., , , , The 1966 Corvettes main attraction was the introduction of the 427 cubic inch engines. The 1966 Corvettes highest performance engine was initially rated at 450 horsepower, but was reduced for administrative reasons to 425 hp. The other engine options available were 327/300hp base engine, 327/350 and the 427/390hp; all the engines came with standard with Holley carburetors., , Ordering a 427 Corvette meant you had to take it with Positraction and the close-ratio Muncie four-speed; there was no other choice. You also got an upgraded suspension, basically the same as the 396 package, as well as stouter, shot-peened halfshafts and U-joints and a higher-capacity radiator and sump. Regardless of which axle ratio you picked, the 427 Sting Ray was an astonishing executor. With the short 4.11:1 gearing, 0-60 mph times were recorded in a nearly unbelievable 4.8 seconds, and 0-100 mph in 11.2 seconds, with a blistering top speed of 140 mph. The modest 3.36:1 ratio made things only a bit less sensational: Car and Driver reported 0-60 in 5.4 seconds and a standing quarter of 12.8 seconds at 112 mph., , , This 1966 Gold Survivor is equipped with a matching number, close-ratio Muncie version M-21 4-speed manual transmission. The M21 was produced and designed for the higher performance cars. A close-ratio gearbox keeps shift points closer together, which keeps rpms up so a driver can run through the gears and keep the engine in its power band so it performs at its best., , , This is a Bloomington Gold Certified Survivor with mostly original paint, original soft top in excellent condition and has been judged by an expert panel of judges to meet the requirements and standard for unrestored vehicles. As the name implies, Corvettes that have never been restored have ‘survived’ intentional or unintentional loss of original markings, paint or components. The Bloomington Gold Survivor must also remain in a condition that would serve well as an historic guide for others who want to restore a Corvette of that vintage and type. The Bloomington Gold Certified Survivor award is designed to recognize those Corvette’s that are “Worn in, but not worn out” and who in the best interest of research should not be restored or improved. Since the advent of this award, there is a reason for further preservation of Corvette’s whose histories and character may have otherwise been lost and are members of an elite group of historically significant cars and are the Corvettes judges and restorers seek out to study., , , This 1966 Survivor comes with great documentation, including Owners Protection Plan with Protect-O-Plate, Point of Purchase Pre Delivery Inspection sheet and owner’s manual. Previously inspected and authenticated by Paul Noble for its previous owner this original Big Block is among a very short list of Bloomington Gold Survivor Big Blocks., , , Want to own an original piece of Americana? Then don’t miss this rare chance. Call or email now, as it has been a long time since we have had a 1966 427/425 Survivor and once this one is gone, we may never see one again!, , , Interesting 1966 Chevrolet Corvette facts, , The 1966 Corvette featured a new egg-crate grille and functional eng

• 2 Door
• Convertible
• 2 Wheel Drive
• Manual Transmission
• Rear Wheel Drive