Undeniably, some project candidates show greater promise than others. If an American icon with mind-blowing performance is on your Wish List, this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette deserves a close look. With much of the hard work complete and a rebuilt big-block ready for action, all that’s left is to complete the cosmetic tasks, reassemble this potent beast, and hit the road behind the wheel of a classic with mind-blowing performance. The Corvette has generated enormous interest since the seller listed it here on eBay in Ontario, New York. Bidding sits below the reserve at $35,100, but I believe that the action is far from over.

There’s a lot to unpack with this Corvette, and I don’t simply mean the selection of parts filling its interior. The seller purchased the car from its original owner after it spent fifteen years in storage. It is a rock-solid vehicle that called California home for most of its life, meaning that the frame and birdcage have no rust issues. The fiberglass looks extremely good, with a Black guide coat over Gray primer. The previous owner installed a Stinger hood, but a correct new reproduction hood is on order and will be included. It appears that all that is required is basic surface preparation before the new owner applies a fresh layer of the car’s original Nassau Blue. The seller states that the exterior trim is in good condition, and that the first owner ordered the vehicle with tinted glass. It rolls on a set of ’67 Rally wheels with new tires, although the buyer will receive a set of reproduction knock-off wheels and a factory side exhaust setup.

The first owner obviously focused on outright performance when ordering this Corvette. They ticked the box beside the L72 version of the 427ci V8 on their Order Form. They also selected a four-speed M21 close-ratio manual transmission, power steering, power brakes, and the F41 suspension package. The big-block churned out an “official” 425hp, though many knowledgeable people believe that figure is understated. Whatever the truth, this was a genuinely fast car in its prime, and it could be again. The V8 included in this deal isn’t numbers-matching, but it is period correct and carries the appropriate engine block code. It is built as a long block and will need final assembly before being bolted under the hood.

While the interior hardware is present, there is still plenty for the buyer to do inside this classic. The seller has a sparkling new Al Knoch trim kit in the correct Blue on order, and will include that in the deal. The buyer also receives boxes of parts to help with their build. The weatherstrip kit will be welcome, helping keep dust and moisture out. The seller doesn’t supply a comprehensive parts list but indicates that the new items have cost them over $12,000.

Some classics leave lingering doubts about their desirability and potential, but the listing statistics confirm that people like what they see with this 1966 Corvette. It has attracted almost 500 views in the past day, and 113 people have added it to their Watch List. This interest has translated into 15 bids, demonstrating that people want to become the new owner of this classic. If you share those feelings, are you tempted to throw your hat into the ring?