No, you’re not dreaming, this is the real thing–although it hasn’t been put away since the 1960s as you might think! This 1966 Corvette convertible with the desirable 427 V8 and a four-speed transmission is listed for sale here on eBay. 37 bids so far have taken the bidding over $56,000 as I write and there’s still time left. The car is located in Waterbury, Connecticut.
It’s a shame there aren’t any full-body pictures in the auction listing. The seller tells us that they purchased the car from Pro Team Corvette of Napoleon, Ohio in 1999 and that they have not started the car since 2004. However, the engine does turn freely even though the car has no brakes.
In an interesting twist, the seller reports buying the car originally without any documentation, although the car seemed to be largely original, and then meeting up with the original purchaser when that person was trying to find his original car! Eventually the current seller obtained all the original documentation for the car from the original owner! I haven’t ever heard of a story like that before!
The car itself seems to be in great shape. The seller purchased these original wheels to replace the steel ones and has also replaced some parts under the hood. They think at least one fender has been repainted as well.
There are very few dashboards more iconic than a C2 Corvette’s! I love it!
I wonder if there’s a way to “de-yellow” the original upholstery? Anyone have experience with something like that?
While this may “only” be the 390 horsepower version of the 427 cubic inch V8, that’s still plenty of power for me. Yes, you are correct, those are replacement valve covers. The seller also tells us that although the correct carb is not on the car right now, a restored original carburetor comes with it. So what do you think? Look over the listing and the many notes added by the seller and let us know if you like this big-block C2!
Wow. That seems like alot of money for one you dont know much about. Can’t you buy a non original driver for that money or less?
Back in 1980, I worked with a guy who found 66 427×4 on Pennysaver in excellent condition. No joke… I saw the bill of sale. He paid $600.
Dad told me about one of his co workers at the L&N railroad, same story. Ad listed in the Tennessean in about ’82 said – 1965 Chevrolet , red, $750. Went to look at it after the shift, it was a Corvette hardtop. He called his wife to get to the bank, and his buddy for the truck & trailer …
I had a small block 64 coupe with the knock off wheels. I put a lot of miles on the car, and checked the wheels for tightness regularly. I only had a wheel come off twice. I still miss those wheels, I must be a sucker for punishment.
Mine had a white interior, and it was still white when I sold the car in 1970. I don’t know how the yellow can be restored to white, but I would bet that the people in the restoration game would know.
Bob
Why paint the valve covers and leave the rest of the engine crappy?
Because it is easy.
One of the guys in the car club has one that looks very close mechanically to this one if not identical. I helped him tinker on it during one cruise when it wouldn’t stay running.
There’s many who like/want BBC’s, it will be interesting to see what this one goes for.
A fun ride for sure. Hammer down!
Careful on this one and run the numbers .
It’s a beautiful car and probably great but..
No offense but the Ohio resellers listed on add have interesting commentary of unhappy buyers finding out their baby bought was sketchy on originality .
Google the name and read for yourself and if your buying like all vettes run the numbers on engine and frame and everything as high dollars 💵 is your money 💰 spent
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Carol, a hair dresser in a small N.E. Town of the great state of Texas, tells how she had one back in the day. She says she ran the Tyler drag strip on a regular basis until her dad found out telling her their insurance would not cover her on the drag strip. She claims to have beat every 327 that came against her as well as all other comers. Although in her late 60’s now she’s still quite a gal. Go get em Carol.
I am no Corvette expert by any means, but didn’t the 427 come with a stinger hood?
Here’s a twin to this car…….sitting for years in this carport. Don’t know why but am working on it…..
Looks like another Corvette next to it. I never understand this…
25 years ago I had a 65 same color in and out, my was a 250 hp 327 smallest motor, as I understand it. It had factory a/c-auto and had never been drilled for a hardtop. I got into some trouble and the FEDs took it. Sure was fun to drive.
Hammerdog…………….would love to hear your FED story……..
1800.00 in 1974. 67 427 390 glide car. Bought it from Tracy’s Corvette in Roseville Mi. He is still in business.
I picked up a motor just like this one but I had to buy a boat and trailer to get it. They blew up the original motor in the boat and found this one to put in, but they never completed the swap. From running the numbers on most of the parts, the motor was all original. It came from the Rochester ny area.
I am excited to finally have a good 427. After selling the boat, I might have $300 in the running motor !
I am not sure about the 390 hp Corvette 427 engines, but I have a 425 hp engine out of a Corvette, and know that my engine is highly desirable.
My engine has a similar story to yours. The car was wrapped around a pole and the engine ended up in a boat.
Highly desirable equates to-does anybody want it. Otherwise it’s scrap metal.
A few month ago, I turned down an offer of $5,000 for the engine. It isn’t because the engine is that special, 454s of comparable performance are a dime a dozen, and they are much more reasonably priced.
When something is provably a Corvette part, there are people doing certain types of restorations that have two choices, Forge the stamping of a generic block, or find a real one.
Bob
I’ll take every car 427 block I an find
Ended: May 04, 2018 , 6:20PM
Winning bid:US $63,400.00
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