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1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Fastback Coupe

    The Chevrolet Corvette's racing career spans decades and includes some of the most famous people ever to be involved in racing have had an association with Corvettes. This example was originally prepared by one of the most famous American racers of all time, Mr. Roger Penske.

    Zora Arkus-Duntov, the GM engineer and the individual considered by many to be the father of the Corvette, contacted Penske and offered some special racing parts which had been developed by Chevrolet especially for the corvette. This was incentive enough for Penske to acquire an L-88 version in early 1966 and transform the car from street car to race car in preparation for the Daytona race that year.

    In 1966 Chevrolet Central Office issued a production order for this car to be built with the first factory 427 L-88 engine and competition race package. Based on Duntov's recommendation Penske hired Dick Guldstrand to assemble a team for the race. Penske hired the experienced team of Dick Guldstand, Ben Moore and George Wintersteen.

    In practice laps the L88 registered some of the quickest times ever recorded at Daytona. The Penske L88 was leading its class when it collided with a Triumph and sustained front end damage. It was nearly disqualified for having no front lights when the Penske crew taped two flashlights to the fenders to satisfy the letter of rules. They did not provide much illumination and Guldstand finished the race by following the taillights of the Ferrari Team Car. The L-88 broke the GT record, finished first in GT class and placed 12th overall. This was an impressive accomplishment for the car's first race.

    Sunoco extended their sponsorship for the 12 Hours of Sebring where Moore and Wintersteen raced the Penske L-88 to 9th overall and again winning the GT class making it the first car ever to score back-to-back victories in the Daytona 24 Hours and the 12 Hours of Sebring.

    The car has currently been restored to its present 1966 Sebring 12 Hour race configuration.

    No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.

    1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C2

    (Data based on Model Year 1966 sales)
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
    Chassis#: 194676s111872
    Sold for USD$61,600
      2024 Mecum : Glendale
     
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
    Chassis#: 194676s127701
    Sold for USD$77,000
      2024 Mecum : Glendale
     
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
    Chassis#: 194376s112283
    Sold for USD$79,200
      2024 Mecum : Glendale
     
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
    Chassis#: 194676s105891
    Sold for USD$84,700
      2024 Mecum : Glendale
     
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
    Chassis#: 194376s110590
    Sold for USD$71,500
      2024 Mecum : Glendale
     
    1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 194676S109641
    Sold for USD$150,700
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
     
    1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM COUPE
    Chassis#: 194376S100752
    Sold for USD$154,000
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
     
    1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 194676S104494
    Sold for USD$71,500
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
     
    1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 427/425 CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 194676S116041
    Sold for USD$134,200
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
     
    1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 427/390 BIG TANK COUPE
    Chassis#: 194376S110958
    Sold for USD$214,500
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    1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 194676S114056
    Sold for USD$63,800
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
     
    1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 427/425
    Chassis#: 194376S107511
    Sold for USD$154,000
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
     
    1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/300
    Chassis#: 194376S113521
    Sold for USD$99,000
      2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
     
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
    Chassis#: 194676s110072
    Sold for USD$62,700
      2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
     
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
    Sold for USD$88,000
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    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
    Chassis#: 194376s118549
    Sold for USD$110,000
      2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
     
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
    Chassis#: 194676s117269
    Sold for USD$71,500
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    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
    Chassis#: 194376s127068
    Sold for USD$77,000
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    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
    Chassis#: 194676s110200
    Sold for USD$83,600
      2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
     
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
    Chassis#: 194676s122516
    Sold for USD$93,500
      2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
     

    Chevrolet Corvette C2s That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1216302024 Mecum : Glendale$100,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1277172024 Mecum : Glendale$155,000$140,000$160,000
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe194376s1232212024 Mecum : Glendale$90,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1233792024 Mecum : Kissimmee$170,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1134352024 Mecum : Kissimmee$55,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe194376s1059592024 Mecum : Kissimmee$65,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1096192024 Mecum : Kissimmee$115,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe194376s1152442024 Mecum : Kissimmee$100,000$120,000$140,000
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe194376s1019542024 Mecum : Kissimmee$120,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe194376s1000782024 Mecum : Kissimmee$250,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1176472024 Mecum : Kissimmee$0  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1204552023 Mecum : Kansas City$40,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1055282023 Mecum : Kansas City$62,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1239912023 Mecum : Chattanooga$80,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe194376s1027242023 Mecum : Chattanooga$60,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Race Car194376s1122432023 Mecum : Monterey$500,000$750,000$800,000
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1050092023 Mecum : Monterey$100,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1102002023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023$90,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe194376s1143702023 Mecum : Indy$65,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1052282023 Mecum : Indy$70,000$130,000$140,000
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible194676s1140362023 Mecum : Indy$125,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible194676s1136602023 Mecum : Indy$110,000$125,000$150,000
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster194676S1268512023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction   
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette 2023 Spring Carlisle   
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 2023 Mecum : Glendale$70,000$100,000$120,000
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$100,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$58,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$200,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$72,000  
    1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee$185,000$325,000$335,000

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