This spectacular Corvette was delivered new through famed Yenko-Chevrolet and then restored by renowned Yenko-Wildfire garage, with a reported $11,000 paint job by Bobby Wiles. No expense was spared in making this one of the nicest Vette coupes out there.
Auburn Spring 2016
1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/390
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$60,000 USD | Sold
| Auburn, Indiana
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- Turbo-Jet 427-cid, 390-hp V-8 engine
- Optional four-speed close-ratio manual transmission
- Restored; completed in 2010
- Originally delivered through Yenko Chevrolet
- Original window sticker
- Posi-traction with 3.55:1 gearing
- Knock-off alloy wheels
- Tinted glass
- Nassau Blue with Bright Blue trim
- Wood-rimmed steering wheel
- AM/FM radio
- Power steering
- Four-wheel disc brakes
- Almost 28,000 Corvettes built in '66; only 5,116 with this engine
The 427/390 powerplant was professionally rebuilt, and all cosmetics including teak wheel, carpets, door panels, radio and bumpers were restored. At the same time the suspension and brakes were rebuilt, a new exhaust and radiator were installed, and all engine hardware was replaced.
Accompanied by a copy of its original window sticker, this is reported as one of the nicest big-block Corvettes currently available. It is restored to to its original and exciting color combination of Nassau Blue over Bright Blue. The owner implores that this is not an opportunity to be missed.
