1966 Chevrolet Corvette For Sale in Englewood , 2146378837 Tweet

This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was first delivered to Allen Chevrolet of Forest Park, Illinois, and is said to have spent time in Minnesota, Arizona, Georgia, and New York before the most recent owner kept it and drove it in CA. It is finished in red over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 327ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a Positraction differential, a removable hardtop, a white convertible soft top, 15 Turbine-style aluminum wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, a cabin heater, an AM/FM radio, chrome bumpers, and retractable headlights. Replacement of the brake master cylinder, lower ball joints, fuel pump, spark plugs, plug wires, distributor, voltage regulator, starter, clutch fan, and coolant and heater hoses as well as rebuilds of the carburetor, steering box, and front brake calipers has been done. The fiberglass body left the factory finished in Rally Red (974) and is said to have been refinished in the 1980s. Features include a removable hardtop, a white convertible soft top, flip-up headlights, chrome bumpers, a driver-side mirror, and a retractable antenna. The windshield was replaced under previous ownership.The 15 Turbine-style aluminum wheels feature knock-off spinners and are mounted with 215/70 Travelstar thin whitewall radial tires. The C2 was the first Corvette to offer fully independent suspension, with upper and lower control arms at the front and a three-link setup with a transverse leaf spring at the rear. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs, and the brake master cylinder was replaced and the front calipers were rebuilt under current ownership. The parking brake cable and shoes were also replaced. Additional work included the replacement of the lower ball joints and a rebuild of the steering box. The cabin features two bucket seats upholstered in black vinyl, and the seat covers and carpets are said to have been replaced under previous ownership. Amenities include a heater, an AM/FM radio, an analog clock, and lap belts. The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a replacement tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for fuel level, amperage, oil pressure, and water temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 66k miles. Total mileage is unknown. The 327ci V8 was factory rated at 300 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque. Work under previous ownership included a rebuild of the carburetor, the installation of aluminum valve covers, and the replacement of the fuel pump, spark plugs, plug wires, distributor, voltage regulator, starter, and coolant and heater hoses. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and an optional Positraction differential. The clutch fan was replaced under current ownership. Decoding the trim tag reveals: J12 May 12, 1966 build date. Style 66 467 1966 Corvette convertible Body A-7063 A.O. Smith body number Trim STD Black vinyl upholstery Paint 974 Rally Red