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1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Fastback Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 194376S102264
Chevrolet's 427 V-8 engine has an 11.0:1 compression ratio, hot solid-lifter cam, free-flowing rectangular-port cylinder heads, a forged crank, a bulletproof cylinder block, and an official 425 horsepower rating. The regular production option or RPO L72 427/425 engine was very potent in the relatively lightweight Corvette, with high 12-second quarter-mile times and top speeds in excess of 150 mph.

The 427/425 Corvette was one of the fastest production cars built for 1966. They were a true high-performance bargain costing just $312.85 over the vehicle's base retail price when new. The known history of this car dates to 1971 in Anaheim, California, as evidenced by a pair of Mobile gasoline receipts found in the Corvette by subsequent owner Gary Bowden of Mount Pleasant in Ontario, Canada, who acquired it in 1975.

Mr. Bowden later stripped the body and refinished it with a base/clear system. It was given new bumpers and the original vinyl seat covers were replaced with leather. The L72 engine was removed for repainting and detailing. This car remained with Mr. Bowden until April 3, 2001, when he sold it to Brian S. Nelson, who imported the car to New York. At the August 2002 Corvettes at Carlisle event in Pennsylvania, the car was purchased by Ralph Scott. Mr. Scott and his brother Dave commenced on a total body-off-frame restoration in October of 2002.

Upon completion in March of 2003, the Corvette earned First Place under the National Council of Corvette Clubs judging at Carlisle that same year. In November of 2005, it was featured in Corvette Enthusiast magazine.

The car is currently fitted with a 3.70:1 Posi-Traction rear end, F41 heavy-duty suspension, J56 heavy-duty disc brakes, mandatory K66 transistorized ignition system, side-mounted exhaust pipes, leather upholstery, tinted glass, power windows, and knock-off wheels with Goldline tires.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014

2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $130,000-USD $150,000 
Sale Price :
USD $107,250

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
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
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
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
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
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Chassis#: 194376s127068
Sold for USD$77,000
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
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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