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New Dingley Village, VIC, 3172

Chevrolet C2 Corvette Coupe 1966

$138,000

Odometer 48,468 miles, but the accuracy of this is unknown.

Body type Coupe

Vehicle Overview

1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2.

This 1966 Chevrolet C2 Corvette Coupe combines the distinctive shape of the second-generation Corvette with a presentation that retains much of the car’s original character. Finished in Sunfire Yellow, identified by paint code 964, it has the compact, purposeful proportions and covered-headlamp styling that make the C2 instantly recognisable. The exterior is described as having excellent paintwork and panel gaps, while the interior and bumpers appear original.

The car is currently fitted with a 327 Corvette engine. Its specification also includes several details associated with the higher-output 427/425 configuration, including a 6,500-rpm tachometer redline, an 80 lb oil-pressure gauge, thick eight-coil front springs, a rear stabiliser bar, a 7/8-inch front stabiliser bar and a riveted battery clamp. The listing notes that the car is thought to be a 427/425 car, while clearly identifying the present engine as a 327, so these details provide useful context for further assessment rather than a definitive statement of the car’s original specification.

Its Australian history extends back to an import from Colorado in 1999. The car was sold in 2003 and repurchased in 2013, and has remained with the current custodians since then. It is presently on a non-transferable Victorian club permit and previously carried full New South Wales registration. A history file covering its time in Australia is included, together with a workshop manual and an original Corvette 1963 to 1967 reference book.

Recent mechanical work recorded for the car includes a full rebuild of the brake callipers and master cylinder. The odometer displays 48,468 miles, although its accuracy is not known and should therefore be treated as an indicated reading only. A complete 1966 427 engine with bell housing is also noted as available separately if required. Together, the period appearance, documented Australian history and combination of current 327 power with specification details linked to the 427/425 model make this a particularly interesting C2 for close inspection.