'66 Chevrolet Corvette 327 Sting Ray Roadster, Nassau Blue, VIDEO TEST DRIVE

One of the most delightful open top cars to drive and enjoy the open road with is the mid-year Corvettes. This 1966 Sting-Ray is a capable example of the driving pleasure promised to the Corvette Enthusiasts. This 327 offers plenty of power, that one can live with in regular traffic on a daily basis if need be, but also rewards a foot firmly planted to the floorboard as it chews up the 'S' curve of an open road. She presents in as-factory-equipped condition, the original VIN matching 327 engine and automatic transmission, Nassau Blue, Blue Interior, and white convertible top.

This vehicle has been thoroughly refreshed from engine bay and mechanicals, the interior trim and accessories, to the body and paint. She underwent a full mechanical refresh in 2015, she is ready for road. Starts on the first turn of the key. A blip of the throttle once she is warm, she will settle into low and relaxed idle. Brakes, suspension, and exhaust are likewise new. There is no fuss, no worry, just get in and drive.

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The overall fit and finish is very good. The fiberglass is in very good condition, panels beingoriginalto the vehicle, with no evidence ofcrash repair or replacement. She wastreated to a fresh exterior repaint thepast winter.In addition to an exterior repaint, this '66 received a new convertible soft top, which operates flawlessly.

Interior was treated to new carpets and seat covers, anything that needed to be reconditioned, was. Any accessories that needed to be fixed, were repaired. She looks nearly new while retaining as much originality as possible. All the interior accoutrements are in full working order.

The engine bay presents as largely stock with a few concessions to practicality, such as the modern battery for reliability. The engine wascompression checked, received new gaskets, detailed and reassembled. The exhaust manifolds are original, were cleaned buthave obviously not been cosmetically restored. The accessories and carburetornew factory correct units, the carb dialed in for optimal performance and reliability. All the belts, wires, and hoses are likewise new. Again, the overall effect is anengine bay thatpresents as factory,yet not slavishly to NCRS detail, that one can rely upon for daily enjoyment and be proud todisplay at the local or regional cruise-in.

The frame and undercarriage are clean, mechanically refurbished but unrestored. The frame and birdcage are solid, showing only minor patina, remarkable given the age of the vehicle. The fuel, braking, and exhaust systems are new within the last year. The suspension has been recently gone through, anything requiring attention was likewise refurbished or replaced. It does show, as you can plainly see, the typical road grime associated with a car that is driven and enjoyed.