1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L79 327/350 HP, 4-Speed, Factory A/C, Early Production

This early-production 1966 Chevrolet Corvette coupe was built on September 9, 1965 (A09) and has spent its life primarily in Texas before residing in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana, and now Texas again. Finished in its original Silver Pearl (986AA) over a beautifully reupholstered black leather interior, this highly optioned Corvette is equipped with the legendary L79 327/350 HP V8, a Muncie M20 four-speed manual transmission, factory air conditioning, power steering, power four-wheel disc brakes, and a 3.55 Positraction rear axle.
This is a Corvette that has been maintained to be enjoyed rather than simply displayed. It starts easily, runs exceptionally well, shifts smoothly, and is equally at home on local roads or long-distance touring.

Originally finished in Silver Pearl (986AA), the fiberglass body was professionally refinished in its current silver during a previous ownership. The paint presents beautifully and complements the timeless lines of the C2 Corvette.

Exterior features include:
Factory Side-mounted exhaust
Factory Chrome split bumpers
Factory Egg-crate grille
Factory Power antenna
Reproduction Kelsey-Hayes knock-off wheels (comes with lead hammer to knock off)
BFGoodrich Silvertown goldline radial tires

Like many mid-year Corvettes, there are a few minor stress cracks near the headlight openings, but the car presents extremely well overall.

The interior has been tastefully reupholstered in black leather, offering a more luxurious feel while remaining faithful to the original appearance.

Features include:
Factory bucket seats
Factory Teak wood steering wheel
Factory Delco AM/FM radio
Factory clock
Factory air conditioning
Factory lap belts

The factory air conditioning is operational and blows cold, making the car considerably more enjoyable to drive during warmer months.

The odometer currently shows approximately 47,000 miles, which are believed to be original, although mileage is represented as exempt due to the vehicle's age.

Power comes from Chevrolet's legendary L79 327 cubic-inch V8, factory rated at 350 horsepower, paired with the desirable Muncie M20 close-ratio four-speed manual transmission and 3.55 Positraction rear axle.
The engine pad carries the correct L79 suffix code, and the VIN derivative corresponds to the vehicle's serial number sequence. The casting number and engine configuration are consistent with an L79-equipped 1966 Corvette.
Recent maintenance includes:
Power steering pump rebuild
Carburetor rebuild
Oil pan gasket replacement
Hood latch rebuild
Starter replacement
Power steering service
Transmission input and selector shaft seals
The engine starts immediately, idles smoothly, runs cool, and pulls strongly throughout the rev range. The transmission shifts cleanly, and the car delivers the responsive driving experience that made the L79 one of Chevrolet's most respected small-block engines.

The car includes previous ownership records and documentation tracing its history through several long-term owners.
The trim tag confirms:
Build Date: A09 (September 9, 1965)
Style: 66 437 Coupe
Body: S63
Paint: 986AA Silver Pearl
Interior: Standard Black

This Corvette is being represented honestly and accurately. The engine pad stamping, casting numbers, suffix code, and VIN derivative are shown in the accompanying photographs so prospective buyers may perform their evaluation. Images and videos have not been altered digitally with Photoshop or with AI. I welcome inspections and encourage interested buyers to review the car in person or request additional photos and information.

I have owned and enthusiastically maintained this Corvette since 2021, addressing mechanical items as needed while preserving its character and originality wherever practical.

This spec - silver couple, side pipes, knock offs, black interior, teak steering wheel, with AC was very hard to find and it is the cleanest I have ever seen. It is an absolutely gorgeous car.