1966 Chevrolet Corvette Resto Mod

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Description

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

We are offering for sale our one-of-a-kind custom 1966 Corvette Convertible Resto-Mod. This is a two owner vehicle that still has all original body panels and frame. It has received a complete body-off restoration in 2007 to the highest standards. It has only been driven 1200 miles since restoration. The body is extremely straight lines with perfect gaps on every body panel. It is a well sorted vehicle built to old world craftsmanship standards with all new assembly hardware and ARP stainless bolts in all critical locations. One look and you will know this vehicle was built to stand the test of time.

a Chevrolet 383 crate motor with Fi Tech fuel injection and 460 dyno-tuned HP. The engine was built by MAS Performance Racing Engines. Dyno charts and engine builder documentation is available. It’s running a fresh original to the car M20 manual 4 speed transmission, aluminum Fidanza flywheel, Center Force dual disc clutch, Wilwood hydraulic throw-out bearing and a Vansteel built rear differential with a 3.73 rear axle ratio. The wheels are 20” Coys with 255/30/20 [9 inch] BF Goodrich fronts and 285/30/20 [11 inch] rears.

The body is striking with its flawless 2005 GM Magnetic Red [GM 86] BASF base coat / clear coat paint work. It has re-chromed vent wings and all stainless steel has been highly polished to perfection. All interior latches, strikers, window mechanisms, hood latches and brackets have been nickle plated by Seminole Metal Finishing, Inc. The fender flares and the front spoiler have been hand crafted for a very unique look. The L88 style hood completes the body package.

The original frame was glass bead blasted and powder coated for long term durability. All frame gaps have been seam welded. A Vette Performance Products front and rear suspension with boxed tubular upper and lower control arms has been installed in front. Vansteel narrowed control arms have been installed in the rear. Transverse fiber glass adjustable mono leaf springs have been installed in the front and rear by Vette Performance Products. Heavy duty 4 piston front and rear brakes by Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. have been installed.

The interior has been flawlessly restored with new Al Knock door panels, new Z06 Black leather seats, new carpeting and a new convertible top. All gauges’ function 100% including the stock radio. An MSD 6AL ignition box and tach drive distributor has been utilized to handle ignition requirements. Ice cold Classic Auto Air has been installed to cope with our humid Florida summers. The cooling system has been upgraded with a Bee Cool radiator a Spal electric fan. A & N Red Horse couplers and fittings have been used through-out.