1966 Nassau Blue Corvette L72 Convertible
One of the finest in captivity!Generation: | C2 Corvettes (1963 - 1967) |
Secret Vault: | Yes |
Year: | 1966 |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Corvette |
Body Style: | Convertible |
Exterior Color: | Nassau Blue |
Interior Color: | Blue |
Transmission: | 4-Speed Manual |
Mileage: | 38967 |
Stock Number: | NA |
VIN Number: | 194676S114745 |
Price: | $0 |
Drivetrain: | RWD |
Engine: | L72 427/425 HP |
Location: | In Stock |
Nassau Blue w/Blue interior, L72427/425hp, 4-speed manual transmission.
ChatGPT said:
This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette is a textbook example of what makes mid-year (’63–’67) Corvettes so desirable—particularly the big block variants. Here’s a breakdown and summary of what makes this particular car noteworthy:
Key Highlights:
🔵 Color & Presentation
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Exterior: Nassau Blue
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Interior: Blue vinyl
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Top: White soft top
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Stunning and rare factory color combination that’s both period-correct and visually striking.
Drivetrain & Performance
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Engine: Numbers-matching L72 427/425hp V8
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Legendary big-block with solid lifters, introduced in ’66
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The hottest engine available that year, factory underrated at 425hp
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Transmission: M21 Close-ratio 4-speed manual
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Power Steering, Power Brakes, and Power Windows – desirable factory options
- Posi-Traction Rear End with 4.11 gear ratio
Provenance & Documentation
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Originally sold: Ferrill Chevrolet, Weatherford, TX
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First owner: A woman named Barbara, who also showed the car at multiple “World of Wheels” events in the 1960s
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Ownership History: Fully documented from new
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Includes photos from new, 1960s show appearances, and owner correspondence
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Restoration: Frame-off, concours-level job by Nabers Bros., completed in 2015
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NCRS Top Flight Award (2016) with a 99.2 score
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Featured in French Corvette book: “Chevrolet Corvette: Que Sont-Elles Devenues”
Options & Features
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#’s matching drivetrain (L72 + M21)
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Teak steering wheel
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Reproduction knock-off wheels with goldline radial tires
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Full owner’s kit including Protect-O-Plate
Why It’s Special
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The L72 427/425 is among the most desirable powerplants of the muscle car era
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Concours restoration + award-winning + full documentation = collector-grade investment
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Rare color combo, known ownership history, and media exposure enhance both pedigree and value
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Show-ready, historically important, and very likely appreciating
Summary
This ‘66 Corvette isn’t just a beautiful car—it’s a rolling piece of Corvette history. With its original L72 427 engine, concours-level restoration, rich documentation, and show legacy dating back to the 1960s, it stands out as a museum-quality collector car. Whether you’re buying to show, drive, or admire, this is the kind of Corvette that seldom comes to market in this condition.
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