1966 Sting Ray 427

by Joseph Long, Viera, FLbr strong1966 Sting Ray 427br strongbr img class"alignnone size-full wp-image-3199" src"mediawp-contentecklerscorvetteuploads2016061966-Corvette.jpg" alt"1966-Corvette" "600" height"352" The 1966 Sting Rays styling was very similar to the 65s, but there were some subtle changes. The Corvette script emblem was an elongated, more vertical style and was affixed to the hood and rear deck. The grille was now a square mesh, cast unit. The roof B-pillar vents that had been both functional and non-functional in mid-year Corvettes (1964-1965) were now deleted. Another cool thing about the 66? This was the intro year for the legendary 427! img class"alignnone size-full wp-image-3201" src"mediawp-contentecklerscorvetteuploads2016061966-Corvette-rear-view.jpg" alt"1966-Corvette-rear-view" "600" height"301" strongJust the Factsstrongbr 4,295.00 (Coupe), 4,084 (Convertible)liululpbr As in 1965, the high-winding 327 small-block was standard equipment. This engine came in a couple of different ratings (depending on transmission choice, air injection reactor usage, air conditioning and steering). Horsepower ratings were 300 and 350. The 396 was axed in favor of the new 427. The 427 came in 390 and 425 horsepower versions again, depending on options. Carburetors for 1966 were all Holley the Carter units were discontinued.liululpbr Corvettes equipped with the 427 featured a special bubble hood that was first introduced on the 65s the 396. The high solid lifter 427 was initially rated at 450 hp, but was downgraded to 425 shortly after introduction.liululpbr Sting Ray included 9,958 coupes and 17,762 convertibles, for a total of 27,720 units that rolled out of St. Louis Assembly. Thats 4,156 more than the year.liululpbr were similar to the 65s, but featured additional in the upper and lower sections for better weight distribution at the seams.liululpbr lights became standard equipment this year, incorporated into the rear inboard taillight housings.liululpbr fiberboard headliners that came on C2 models were replaced with vinyl-covered foam. Interior door were bright metal. Headrests were optional for the first time.liululpbr strong1966 Colorsstrongbr Tuxedo Black, Ermine White, Rally Red, Nassau Blue, Laguna Blue, Trophy Blue, Mosport Green, Sunfire Yellow, Silver Pearl and Milano Maroon. strongimg class"alignleft size-full wp-image-3203" src"mediawp-contentecklerscorvetteuploads2016061966-Corvette-interior.jpg" alt"1966-Corvette-interior" "400" height"267" About this carstrongbr Owner Joseph Long tells us that he found this car in Rockledge, Florida. It used to belong to Mr. Tom Price, who was the town mayor. The mayor was going to turn the big-block Mosport Green beauty into a resto-mod, but found that the frame had already been restored, dipped and He had a lot of NOS still in boxes that he got when he bought the car, so he thought it best to sell it to someone who would want to keep the Vette more stock and original appearing. Joseph was just the right buyer! When Joseph took the car home, it was sans motor and tranny. A family effort was underway to start the reassembly Sons Justin and Donovan and daughter Courtney all in. Various components were sourcedrebuilt by companies throughout Florida, and the and body was done by a href"https:www.facebook.comStans-Cocoa-Corvette-803599176389537"Stans Cocoa Corvettea. img class"alignnone size-full wp-image-3204" src"mediawp-contentecklerscorvetteuploads2016061966-Corvette-427-engine.jpg" alt"1966-Corvette-427-engine" "450" height"300" emThanks to Mike Antonicks a href"http:www.ecklerscorvette.com1953-16-corvette-black-book.html"Corvette Black Booka for many of the facts and figures used in this article.embr strongspan style"font-family: Times;"Shop for Corvette at a href"http:www.EcklersCorvette.com"www.EcklersCorvette.comaspanstrongbr strongspan style"font-family: Times;"Follow us on our Corvette Facebook a href"https:www.facebook.comEcklersCorvette?frefts"Click here and Like us!aspanstrongbr