1966 CHEVROLET C2 CORVETTE 427 BIG BLOCK STINGRAY COUPE – MANUAL – LHD – 47,346 MILES SHOWING
The Chevrolet Corvette is a line of American two-door, two-seater sports cars manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Chevrolet marque since 1953.
The second generation (C2) Corvette, which introduced Sting Ray to the model, continued with fiberglass body panels, and overall, was smaller than the first generation.
The car was designed by Larry Shinoda with major inspiration from a previous concept design called the “Q Corvette,” which was created by Peter Brock and Chuck Pohlmann under the styling direction of Bill Mitchell. Earlier, Mitchell had sponsored a car known as the “Mitchell Sting Ray” in 1959 because Chevrolet no longer participated in factory racing.
This vehicle had the largest effect on the styling of this generation, although it had no top and did not give away what the final version of the C2 would look like. The third inspiration was a Mako shark Mitchell had caught while deep-sea fishing.
Production started for the 1963 model year and ended in 1967. Introducing a new name, “Sting Ray”, the 1963 model was the first year for a Corvette coupé and it featured a distinctive tapering rear deck (a feature that later reappeared on the 1971 “Boattail” Buick Riviera) with, for 1963 only, a split rear window.
The Sting Ray featured hidden headlamps, non-functional hood vents, and an independent rear suspension.
This example presents in Black with bright Red interior trim and really does make quite a statement.
We hold evidence of the Australian Import Approval # 119161/01 dated the 24th of November 2010.
Powered by a 427ci (7.0Lt) Big Block V8 engine, it produced when new 291Kw and 624Nm of power and torque, delivered to the rear wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Performance figures at the time of release suggested 0-100kph in 5.6 secs and a top speed near 240kph.
Presenting very well and in it’s original LHD condition, this would please most classic muscle car enthusiasts and of course it is eligible for Historic registration in most jurisdictions, this equates to minimal on road costs.
Ideal as a classic cruiser or for car club events and show and shines.
Available to inspect on our state of the art showroom floor in Adelaide.
We can arrange transport door to door Australia wide.
Finance – our broker offers VERY competitive rates and prompt service.
We welcome the opportunity to consider your trade in.
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | C2 Corvette 427 |
| Built: | 1966 |
| KM: | 47,346 Miles |
| Engine Size: | 7000cc |
| Cylinders: | 8 |
| Transmission: | Mannual |
| Price: | $279,900 |