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Overview
A 1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with a documented two-owner history has emerged from long-term storage and is now offered for sale. This classic C2 Corvette spent most of its life tucked away in a garage and has seen only limited restoration work — enough to roll it out of the barn, but not enough to return it to the road. The seller hopes an enthusiast or restorer will take on the project and complete the rebuild.
History and condition
Originally produced as part of a 1966 run that totaled 27,720 Corvettes (17,762 of them convertibles), this example carries a noteworthy provenance: it was sold by its first owner in 1971, then parked by the second owner in 1978 after engine trouble. The car remained in that state until 1991, when the second owner started a frame-off restoration, removing the body from the frame but abandoning the project soon after. The car has sat largely unchanged since.
In May, eBay seller "vettes4you" acquired the Corvette, cleaned the interior, and fitted new-old-stock (NOS) components to get it back on its wheels. The frame is reported rust-free, a strong positive for any restoration. The car wears Nassau Blue today, but that is not the factory color—the Corvette left the factory in Trophy Blue with a Bright Blue interior, according to the seller’s records.
Vehicle specifications
Factory engine options (1966)
Chevrolet offered multiple engines in 1966: a 327ci small-block producing 300 hp as standard, the RPO L79 327ci good for 350 hp, and the company’s big-block entries beginning with the L30 427ci (390 hp) and culminating with the L72 427ci rated at 425 hp. This particular car was fitted with a 427ci big-block in its early life, but the original powerplant is not present today.
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Chassis, trim and documentation
The Corvette is a convertible on a frame-off project list. The frame remains in solid, rust-free condition. The sale includes extensive documentation, including a photo book documenting the car from barn storage to the present — a valuable resource for a correct restoration and provenance verification.
Performance and restoration considerations
Without an engine, this Corvette cannot be driven in its current state. The buyer should plan to source and install an appropriate unit — whether a correct high-performance 427ci big-block for authenticity, a rebuilt crate big-block for ease, or a sympathetic small-block if budget dictates. A full restoration will require engine installation, drivetrain reassembly, wiring, brakes, convertible-top components, paint correction (or a return to the original Trophy Blue), interior refurbishment, and alignment of suspension and safety systems.
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Market positioning and comparison
1966 Corvettes with correct big-blocks and concours restorations command strong prices in the collector market. In comparison to other mid-1960s C2 convertibles, a well-restored 427ci Corvette sits near the top of the lineup in desirability and value. However, as a project car missing its engine and with a non-original paint color, this example offers a lower entry cost and higher upside for a competent restorer willing to invest time and money.
Listing details and logistics
The car is listed on eBay by vettes4you with an asking price of $48,000 and the Make Offer option enabled. Ten watchers were tracking the listing at the time of posting, and the auction was set to expire in six days. The Corvette is located in Cincinnati and will require transportation to the buyer’s location. Given its documented history, sound frame, and included photo book, this Vette represents a promising restoration candidate with the potential to return to show-car form.
Note on images: All original images, captions and formats from the source listing should be preserved exactly as provided in the listing and not altered.
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