SOLD for $215,000 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible // Mecum Kissimmee 2024

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
LOT K160.1 // KISSIMMEE 2024

Custom Build by Jeff Hayes, LS3 V-8, Automatic, Vintage Air

Custom build completed in 2019 by Jeff Hayes at American Speed Shop in Bloomington, Indiana
Coffman chassis
GM LS3 540 HP V-8 engine
4L70E automatic transmission
Silver Gray Metallic exterior with 5 coats of clear
Custom Haartz cloth convertible top
Z06 brakes and suspension
C6 Z06 wheels and Toyo custom Redline tires
Vintage Air

By the end of the 1950s, Zora Arkus-Duntov and his team at GM were turning their attention to the creation of an entirely new generation of Chevrolet Corvette. This new, second-generation (C2) Corvette debuted in 1963 and featured radical new styling, penned by Larry Shinoda and Peter Brock, combined with a much-improved chassis. These C2 Corvettes have gone on to become among the most collectible Corvettes in history and one of the most sought-after subjects for upgrades and customization.

The example on offer is a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible custom built in 2019 by Jeff Hayes at American Speed Shop in Bloomington, Indiana. Starting with an original 1966 C2 convertible, Hayes replaced its standard engine with a 6.2L LS3 V-8 that produces 540 HP. This potent, modern power unit was then mated to a 4L70E automatic transmission and paired with Z06 suspension and brakes.

Finished in silver paint with custom red leather interior, this Corvette also boasts Vintage Air air conditioning, power steering, power hood, a custom Haartz cloth convertible top and chrome C6 Z06 wheels with Toyo custom Redline tires. A head-turning ’66 C2 Corvette convertible with all the poise and performance of a modern, late model Z06.

[aeshoper]

I hope they post the 1937 Ford Custom 3-window!!

[davidszakacs]

I wish the announcers would stop calling Corvettes such as this “ convertible “. A convertible is an open-air car that seats more than two people. Corvettes are ROADSTERS!

[jimblue]

I like these shows, however they have WAY too many commercials! They take the enjoyment out of the show.

[aarchuleta]

Damn, id sell my house and live in the car if i could 😂😢

[davidwolf]

Does anybody watching this great auction know why Stephen Cox and Katie Osborne are not present with this auction? The hosts have made no mention of them thus far.

[tims]

Too many changes to stock. Nice, but not collectible. Good luck getting your money back.

[stevecritchlow]

The Ultra Rich are spoiling the collector car HOBBY!!! They are mostly Investers and don"t have the passon that I do for these old cars that I recall when new in the late 50's and early 60's

[toecutter]

Someone got the deal of a lifetime they practically stole that Corvette. They'll probably turn around and sell it for five hundred thousand dollars and make a pretty profit.