It looks stock on the outside, but under the hood of this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting coupe lies a 454 big-block engine with dual quads and a reported 450 horsepower. It also has a contemporary Tremec five-speed overdrive manual transmission. There are additional resto-mod upgrades such as the cooling system and gauges. “It’s a good-looking car that runs well,” says the seller.
- A 454-cu.in. V8 is fitted; it is said to develop 450 horsepower.
- The engine has four-bolt main caps and a 9:1 compression ratio.
- Additional details include lin iron heads and a Blue Racer camshaft with 290-degrees duration.
- The induction system includes an aluminum intake with dual lbrock 600-cfm carburetors.
- ing system upgrades include a Be aluminum radiator and an electric fan.
- The original transmission has been swapped for a Tremec five-speed manual.
- A limited-slip rear axle with a 3.55:1 final-drive ratio have been installed.
- The edo Black exterior color matches the “900” paint code on the trim tag.
- The car appears to have been repainted and the finish is said to be great condition.
- There’s no known previous damage to the body.
- The black vinyl interior also matches the “STD” code on the trim tag.
- Some wear and fading is evident in the carpet, while the seat covers appear in very good shape.
- The original speedometer and tachometer have been replaced with to Meter instruments.
- A factory-style Delco AM/FM radio resides in the dashboard.
- There is no reported corrosion on the chassis and no reported steering, suspension, or brake issues.
- The car rides on 15-inch factory-style Rally wheels paired with tires.
- Shop manuals are included.
- There are no reported needs.
- This classic C2 Sting coupe was originally a 327/four-speed car.
- It is now powered by a 454-cu.in. V8 rated at a reported 450 horsepower.
- A Tremec five-speed manual transmission with overdrive replaces the factory four-speed item.
- edo Black was the car’s original color and the current finish appears in very good shape.
- The black vinyl interior also shows well and features a replacement tach and speedometer.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his name, which will be provided upon satisfaction of the lien held by the financing bank. It’s a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting coupe that looks stock on the outside, but packs a big-block punch under the hood.