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1966 Blue Chevrolet Numbers Matching Corvette Sting Ray L79 Coupe 4 Sp

$69,900

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Model Year: 1966	Mileage: 66282
VIN:	Engine Displacement:
Exterior Color: Blue	Transmission: Manual
Interior Color: Black	Location: Mentor, Ohio 44060

Description

With 1966/1967 big block Corvette Sting Rays bringing $100K and up the small block cars have become highly desirable to Corvette enthusiasts seeking cars to drive and show without having to mortgage the farm! This exceptional matching-numbers 4-speed 1966 Corvette L79 definitely hits the sweet spot!

A documented numbers matching car with factory air conditioning this ‘66 is the perfect Corvette for showing and cruising. As evidenced by the ORIGINAL factory warranty booklet and the ORIIGINAL Protect-O-Plate this Corvette was delivered new on August 3 1966 to Byron Hendry of Forest Park Georgia by Martin Burks Chevrolet of Forest Park GA. We are unsure where Mr. Hendry is today but we’d like to commend him for his fine taste in cars back in 1966.

According to the original cowl tag this Corvette came from the factory with a Black interior and a Nassau Blue exterior a very desirable combination on a 1966! The original L79 327/350 HP motor is still present stamped 6122722 which represents 1996 and the last six digits of the VIN number (and it all matches). The engine pad also reflects F050FHT which stands for Flint MI last week of May 1966 Corvette 327/350 horsepower L79 4-speed 4-barrel Holley carb HP hydraulic cam. The heads are original to the engine as are the intake manifold carburetor and exhaust manifolds. The original air cleaner is present and the Corvette’s engine compartment is nicely detailed and correct.

The original factory air conditioning set-up has been rebuilt and functions as new. The transmission is original to the car as evidenced by the stamp of 6122722 matching the engine and the VIN. The transmission case number is 3885010 which means a 65-67 M20 M21 M22. P0420 equates to Muncie April 20th 1966. The rear axle also appears to be original to the car (there is no VIN stamp on an axle but there is no evidence the axle has ever been out of the car) with a rear axle code of AK-4-14-66. AK translates to 3:36 standard rear ratio and 4-14-66 is the build date of the axle.

This is a well-maintained 1966 Corvette that has received one mild cosmetic restoration and retains most of its original parts. The body on this Corvette is beautiful with no evidence of any collision damage ever. The panel fit is exceptional with show-quality Nassau Blue paint and a clear plastic protective coating over the nose for chip protection. All glass appears to be original with proper date codes & stamps and is in excellent condition. All trim & emblems appear to be original pieces and are in outstanding condition. The front & rear bumpers appear to be 100% original and unrestored. It rides on correct 15 wheels with spinners with four brand new P205/75R15 Uniroyal Royal Seal tires. Original Corvette side pipes are present and show as new.

The interior of this Corvette is nicely restored with correct replacement door panels new carpeting and new seat covers. The dash and instrument cluster is unrestored and in very nice condition with all instrumentation operating properly (speedometer/tachometer/fuel/battery/oil pressure/water temp). The original AM/FM radio is present and works perfectly. The original console and four speed chrome shifter are present as well. The headliner appears to be original and is in exceptional condition. Don’t forget about the factory A/C which is perfect for hot summer days and nights.

In short this is a highly desirable nicely restored clean numbers matching 1966 Chevrolet Corvette L79. These cars have been moving up in value at a consistent rate for years and will continue to do so for many years to come. Unlike a 427/425 HP car the L79 cars are still reasonably priced and can be enjoyed on sunny days without fear of extinguishing their value. These cars represent the best of both worlds in the Corvette hobby and this car has all of the right stuff! Act quickly on this one as it will not last!

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