{"id":5771,"date":"2010-11-19T15:59:26","date_gmt":"2010-11-19T15:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gentrylane.com\/s\/?p=5771"},"modified":"2010-11-19T15:59:26","modified_gmt":"2010-11-19T15:59:26","slug":"1966-chevrolet-corvette-convertible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentrylane.ca\/s\/domestic-inventory\/sold-domestic\/1966-chevrolet-corvette-convertible","title":{"rendered":"1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the early 1960s\u00a0Harley Earl<\/strong> retired, and new ideas came with new\u00a0leadership. Bill Mitchell, GM’s new chief of design, had an incredibly successful\u00a0idea: Stingray! Tradition was broken as the totally redesigned Corvette was\u00a0offered as a coupe or a convertible with 4 engine choices. Both featured a\u00a0streamlined appearance and improved passenger accommodations. The American\u00a0public loved\u00a01963-1967 Stingrays<\/em> because they were fast machines that\u00a0looked\u00a0supersonic<\/em> even when parked. They remain the most collectible\u00a0Corvettes today.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Sting Rays<\/em> were the automotive success story of the year. Chevrolet had to add\u00a0a second shift to its St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant to keep up with demand, and\u00a0dealers reported owners waiting months for their cars to be built. By the end of the\u00a0model year, Corvette production would surpass the 20,000-unit milestone.<\/p>\n

For 1966\u00a0Corvette<\/strong> made a few changes to the\u00a0Sting Rays<\/strong>. The 1966 Corvette featured a\u00a0new eggcrate grille and functional engine compartment cooling vents. In its place, a new muscle\u00a0Corvette was introduced, the\u00a0“427”<\/em> with its own funnel-shaped, power bulge on the hood.<\/p>\n

Stunning\u00a01966 Chevrolet Corvette\u00a0Stingray<\/strong> Convertible<\/em>. Fitted to this car; a\u00a0NUMBERS MATCHING<\/strong> Big Block L72\u00a0427 Turbo-Jet V8<\/em> with the addition of Tri-Power.\u00a0The transmission is a\u00a04 Speed Manual<\/em>. The exterior is\u00a0Sunfire Yellow<\/strong> with\u00a0Black <\/em>vinyl interior and top all in great condition, factory knock offs and side pipes. This vehicle\u00a0is also equipped with the optional\u00a0AM\/FM Radio<\/strong>. Vehicle runs and drives extremely well, very\u00a0solid throughout. One of the most collectable of all\u00a0Corvettes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The attached manufacturers plate reads as follows;<\/strong><\/p>\n