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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
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 427/425 Roadster Chassis#: 194676S110200 Sold for USD$103,040 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 194676S124712 Sold for USD$50,600 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 194676S118638 Sold for USD$335,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 194376S108580 Sold for USD$78,100 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 194676S123944 Sold for USD$302,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 194676s105891 Sold for USD$84,700 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 194676s127701 Sold for USD$77,000 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 194676s111872 Sold for USD$61,600 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 194376s110590 Sold for USD$71,500 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Chassis#: 194376s112283 Sold for USD$79,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 427/425 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 194676S116041 Sold for USD$134,200 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 427/390 BIG TANK COUPE Chassis#: 194376S110958 Sold for USD$214,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1966 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 194676S104494 Sold for USD$71,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
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 327/300 Chassis#: 194376S113521 Sold for USD$99,000 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 Convertible Chassis#: 194676s110098 Sold for USD$96,800 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Chassis#: 194676s124330 Sold for USD$71,500 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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s121630 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $100,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s127717 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $155,000 | $140,000 | $160,000 |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 194376s123221 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $90,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s123379 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $170,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s113435 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $55,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 194376s105959 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $65,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s109619 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $115,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 194376s115244 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $100,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 194376s101954 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $120,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Coupe | 194376s100078 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $250,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s117647 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s120455 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $40,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s105528 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $62,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s123991 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $80,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 194376s102724 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $60,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Race Car | 194376s112243 | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $500,000 | $750,000 | $800,000 |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s105009 | 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | $100,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s110200 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $90,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 194376s114370 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $65,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s105228 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $70,000 | $130,000 | $140,000 |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible | 194676s114036 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $125,000 | ||
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible | 194676s113660 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $110,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster | 194676S126851 | 2023 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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