This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was purchased in 2018 by the seller who later carried out a restoration from 2023 to 2026 with work that included removing and repainting the body, reupholstering the interior, overhauling the suspension system, refurbishing the brakes, and rebuilding its 427ci L72 V8 and four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a Positraction differential, a white convertible soft top, 15″ Turbine-style aluminum wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, power windows, a cabin heater, an AM/FM radio, chrome bumpers, and retractable headlights. This C2 is now offered with an owner’s manual, build photos, an NCRS Shipping & Data report, and a clean New Jersey title in the seller’s name.
The fiberglass body left the factory finished in Rally Red, and it was repainted during the restoration, and a replacement white convertible soft top from Al Knoch was installed. Features include a domed hood, flip-up headlights, chrome bumpers, fender vents, Soft Ray tinted glass, a driver-side mirror, a side-exit exhaust system, and a retractable antenna.
The 15″ Turbine-style aluminum wheels feature knock-off spinners and were mounted with 205/75 BFGoodrich Silvertown goldline tires during the build. 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 heavy-duty four-wheel discs, and the seller notes that the system was refurbished with a 1967-style dual master cylinder as well replacement calipers, rotors, and stainless-steel lines. The steering linkage, dampener, tie rods, ball joints, and wheel bearings were replaced.
The cabin was redone using Al Knock Interior components such as the black vinyl seat covers and color-coordinated door panels and carpet. The instrument cluster and clock were refurbished during the build. Amenities include a heater, an AM/FM radio, an analog clock, power windows, and lap belts.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for fuel level, amperage, oil pressure, and water temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 41k miles, 200 of which were added under current ownership.
The 427ci L72 V8 was rebuilt by the seller with work that included boring and honing the cylinders, machining the pistons, reconditioning the connecting rods, surfacing the cylinder heads, turning the crankshaft, installing a Lectric Limited wiring harness, and replacing the soft plugs, cam bearings, valve guides, and fasteners. The starter and carburetor were also rebuilt.
The engine stamping is shown above. The IP suffix corresponds with a 425-horsepower, 427ci L72 V8 for use with a manual transmission.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and an optional Positraction differential, both of which were rebuilt.
Decoding the trim tag reveals:
- Style 66 467 – 1966 Corvette convertible
- Body S1854 – St. Louis body number
- Trim STD – Black vinyl upholstery
- Paint 974 – Rally Red
Additional photos taken throughout the restoration can be viewed in the gallery.