Summary

Restoration completed in 2017. Powered by an SBC 355ci 8-cylinder engine with a B&M Street blower and 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission. Custom fender flares, hood, side vents, rear pan with louvers, front and rear spoilers. Leather bucket seats.

Details

This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette custom convertible received a complete restoration in 2017. The frame was strengthened with gussets, as per road race practice, and powder-coated black. It is powered by an SBC 355ci 8-cylinder engine with a B&M Street blower and is topped by a Mighty Demon carburetor. The power plant includes a COMP Cams blower grind stick, ProComp aluminum heads, MSD 6AL ignition and MSD distributor. The headers are Jet Hot coated Hookers with custom stainless-steel exhaust exiting the center rear. The engine is cooled by a Be Cool aluminum radiator with a shrouded puller fan and polished aluminum overflow canister. Fuel is supplied from a polished stainless-steel 20-gallon tank. It features a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission. The front suspension is a QA1 coilover and the rear suspension is transverse fiberglass with QA1 shocks. New stock power disc brakes were added, and a center console emergency brake was adapted. Braided stainless-steel brake lines complete the system. The body has many custom modifications, including an L88 hood scoop, 1973 Corvette side vents, and handmade front and rear spoilers. The fender flares were customized as a tribute to 1970s and 1980s SCCA regulations. Custom adapted LED taillights with sequential turn signals, custom steel rear valance with louvers and C6 Corvette speed humps on the rear deck were added. The exterior is finished in Pacific Blue Metallic, and the car features a lightweight lift-off top. The silver-colored interior has custom leather bucket seats, AutoMeter gauges, custom console, custom shifter plate, power windows, anti-theft system and a tilt telescoping steering column with a leather steering wheel. This ‘Vette rides on Halibrand wheels with faux aluminum knock-offs.