| A very RARE and beautifully restored 1966 Nassau Blue/ bright blue roadster. Numbers matching, 327/300 HP engine, with a RARE 3 speed transmission. Only 564 of the 27,720 Corvettes produced in 1966 were 3 speeds (2%) which makes this a very rare model. 64,000 original miles. VIN # 194676S104769, manufactured in early November, 1966. Original exterior and interior trim tag, #976AA, Nassau Blue exterior, and #414BA, Bright Blue vinyl interior. The original equipment included an AM/FM radio, power antenna, and accessory hardtop.
Engine: Original and correct restored engine, with the original casting number 8174, J95, and assembly stamping HE F1026 HE. Original Harrison J65 radiator. Transmission and drive train are original. Holley # 3367 carburetor. 350 HP camshaft. 3.36 rear end ratio. Original point style distributor. New brake lines, hood prop and hood hinges. After market 7 blade stainless steel fan.
Exterior: Restored exterior paint is in excellent condition. Restored exterior includes all new emblems, new windshield with correct date stamp, new stainless steel trim and restored windshield frame, new door handles, gas tank filler cover, hubcap spinners, convertible top deck lid trim and springs, re-chromed bumpers, new door sill trim, and correct T3 headlights. New taillights and backup lights. The exterior hardtop is in excellent condition.
Interior: Completely restored interior, including new upholstery, carpet, dash pads, glove box, inside and out, restored gauges, seat belts, buckles, radio, clock, with original analog movement, door sills, and interior trim and console.
Operations: 100% operational as judged by the National Corvette Restorers Society. Everything works, including headlight buckets, headlights, high beams, taillights, backup lights, turn signals, horn, heater, all gauges, radio, headlight warning light, emergency brake warning light, interior lights, glove box light, windshield washers and wipers, cigarette lighter, power antenna, and automatic choke.
Performance: A strong, dependable and smooth running engine, with a solid transmission. New suspension with Bilsteen shocks, new torsion bar, rear leaf spring, trailing arms, wheel bearings, differential gears and Firestone narrow whitewall radial tires.
After market equipment: Side pipes, power steering, teak steering wheel.
Overall: A well restored and RARE Corvette. Solid mechanics. Runs and drives excellently.
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