{"id":7835,"date":"2011-03-17T14:33:08","date_gmt":"2011-03-17T14:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gentrylane.com\/s\/?p=7835"},"modified":"2011-04-06T16:24:42","modified_gmt":"2011-04-06T16:24:42","slug":"1966-corvette-sting-ray-convertible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentrylane.ca\/s\/domestic-inventory\/sold-domestic\/1966-corvette-sting-ray-convertible","title":{"rendered":"1966 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the early 1960s Harley Earl retired, and new ideas came with new\u00a0leadership. Bill Mitchell, GM’s new chief of design, had an incredibly successful idea: Stingray! Tradition was broken as the totally redesigned Corvette was offered as a coupe or a convertible with 4 engine choices. Both featured a streamlined appearance and improved passenger accommodations. The American public loved 1963-1967 Stingrays because they were fast machines that looked supersonic even when parked. They remain the most collectible Corvettes today.<\/p>\n

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

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

Fitted to this car; a small block 327CI NUMBERS MATCHING V-8 Engine, with a four barrel Carburetor and a 4 speed manual TRANSMISSION. This is one gorgeous Stingray. The exterior is Ermine White with a Red vinyl interior and a matching white soft top. This example comes with the Side Mount Exhaust System, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes, AM\/FM RAdio and new BF Goodridge Redline Tires. Not only is this car extremely appealing cosmetically, but it also drives like a real American Muscle Car.<\/p>\n

This car is a true refelection of the transitional styling of the mid 60’s.<\/p>\n

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

– Style # 66 467
\n– Body # S4278
\n– Paint # 972AA
\n– Trim # 407 BK
\n– VIN # 194676S113713
\n– Engine# 6113713 FOIIOHD<\/p>\n

Mid 60’s American Muscle Car!<\/p>\n