1966 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

  Even after Chevrolet reimagined the Corvette as a muscular big-block-powered brute in 1965, buyers still favored the 327 CI small-block V-8 in its various states of tune, accounting for almost 91 percent of sales. Taking advantage of improvements in cylinder head and cam design, the base 250 HP small-block engine was dropped, making the formerly optional L75 327/300 HP engine standard equipment for 1966. Even better, the Corvette had gained well-designed all-wheel disc brakes that were a giant leap forward over the former drum brakes, which Zora Arkus-Duntov rightly believed had been developed to their fullest potential. Exterior changes by this point in the Corvette’s evolution were mostly predictable. The front grille insert was replaced with a plated, square mesh piece; a new vertical chromed Corvette script was added to the leading edge of the hood, and new lower sill trim panels featured extra ribbing. Backup lights became standard equipment and were integrated into the inner two taillights. 

  This beautiful Corvette Convertible was produced on April 4th, 1966 and originally delivered to Courtesy Chevrolet in Phoenix, Arizona as confirmed by the NCRS shipping data report.  Striking Rally Red exterior complemented by a matching Red vinyl interior which is a very classic color combination. Under the hood is a matching numbers 327ci/300 horsepower engine and backed by a  numbers matching 4-speed manual transmission. It also comes optioned with power steering and AM/FM radio. Recently, it has undergone a complete frame-off restoration with great  attention to detail.

  Corvette convertibles are one the best classic cars to drive during the summer months and this example begs to be driven on a country road with the top down.