1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible

The Apex Collection · Lot T181

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible

Sold for$198,000
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6.0L LS2 V-8, 6-Speed, Air Conditioning, Custom Chassis

Highlights

  • Extensive high quality C2 custom build
  • Only 142 miles since completion
  • Stunning Metallic Silver with Red leather interior
  • LS2 6.0L V-8 engine producing 400 HP
  • Jamison tubular chassis
  • Adjustable coilovers
  • Tremec 6-speed manual transmission
  • Vintage Air
  • Dakota Digital gauges
  • 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Wilwood master cylinder
  • Side-mounted exhaust
  • C7-style 19-inch wheels
  • Holley Chevrolet 2-piece valve covers
  • Would cost in excess of $300,000 to build

Specification

Year
1966
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Exterior
Silver
Interior
Red
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Odometer
142 miles (actual)
Lot
T181

The Story

A beautifully executed take on one of Chevrolet’s most iconic body styles, this 1966 Corvette Convertible has been transformed into a world-class custom with show-quality craftsmanship, modern performance and only 142 miles since completion. Blending the unmistakable lines of the second-generation Corvette with state-of-the-art engineering, this Corvette delivers the look of a mid-’60s classic with the performance, reliability and comfort expected from a contemporary high-end build.

Finished in Stunning Metallic Silver, the body sits on a Jamieson tubular chassis designed to dramatically improve ride quality, rigidity and handling. Adjustable coilovers, 4-wheel disc brakes and a Wilwood master cylinder ensure modern stopping and road manners, while C7-style 19-inch wheels give the car an aggressive stance without compromising its vintage heritage. Side-mounted exhaust adds the perfect period touch while providing the unmistakable sound of American performance.

Under the hood is the heart of the build: a fuel-injected LS2 6.0L/400 HP V-8 fitted with Holley Chevrolet two-piece valve covers and backed by a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission—a combination that delivers smooth, modern power with the engagement enthusiasts expect from a proper driver’s car. Inside, the cabin is finished in red leather, complemented by Dakota Digital gauges, a Vintage Air system and excellent fit and finish throughout. A striking, low-mile, professionally built custom, this Corvette offers everything collectors and drivers admire: iconic design, contemporary performance and high-end craftsmanship in one exceptional package.

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