A stunning example with no fewer than four NCRS Top Flight Awards to its credit, this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was also awarded Bloomington Gold Survivor Certification in 1997, an honor reserved for only an elite few Corvettes of any vintage. Based on passing an inspection of at least three of four components (Exterior, Interior, Underhood and Chassis), Survivor Certification is awarded when the judged vehicle is more than 20 years old, remains more than 50% unrestored, unrefinished or unaltered, retains reference-grade paint finishes and can pass a 10-mile road test. Offered with an odometer reading of 70,085 miles, this superb Sting Ray convertible retains its original Nassau Blue paint, white interior, chrome and stainless trim, and factory welded exhaust. The clear floor mats, spare tire, jack and jack tools, and windshield washer unit are just some of the additional original components. Powered by a L79 327/350 HP Turbo-Fire V-8, 4-speed manual transmission and 3.70:1 Positraction rear end, the car is additionally equipped with stainless steel brakes, white-stripe radial tires, Soft Ray tinted windshield, a white soft top and Nassau Blue hard top, seat belts, AM/ FM radio with power antenna and back-up lights. In addition to the Bloomington Gold and NCRS certificates and judging sheets, it is offered with thorough documentation that includes the Protect-O-Plate and warranty book, an owner’s manual, a sales brochure, an invoice and dated title and receipts for insurance payments from 1965. A Corvette owner’s card, patch and key are particularly rare items, in this case accompanied by a signed letter from Chevrolet Division President E.M. “Pete” Estes. Highly original, meticulously maintained and preserved, and heavily documented, this Survivor-certified 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible is a genuinely significant offering.
