1966 RHD Chevy Corvette Stingray big block convertible

HIGHLIGHTS: – Rare high performance model – Right hand drive converted – Matching numbers – 427ci ‘Turbo-Jet’ V8 engine – M21 4 speed manual transmission – 36 Positrac rear end – Power steering – Soft and Hard tops – Optional side pipes – Turbine Knock-off style wheels

This 1966 Stingray was sold new through Capitol Motors Inc. in Hartford Connecticut for $6,122.25. It is believed to have been imported into Australia in 1977 by Bob Mummerie Imports and converted to Right Hand Drive (RHD). Since arriving the car has been through a number of owners before the well-known Neil Fletch (Fletch’s Fotographics) purchased the car in 1995 from Peter Mellor in Brisbane. The current owner purchased the car in 2014 at the auction of ‘The Fletch Collection’. Since purchase the car has been used sparingly and has been part of a stable of cars regularly started and run. The car is finished in Nassau blue with blue vinyl interior and features both hardtop and white soft top.

The Stingray is very well optioned featuring side mounted exhaust, aluminium knock-off wheels and power steering. This ‘Special High Performance’ model, identified by ‘IP’ within the engine number, is a rare beast especially with its matching numbers engine. Under the bonnet is a 427ci, 425 hp big block Turbo-Jet V8. The engine is paired to a close ratio four-speed manual M21 gearbox and a 3.36 Positraction differential. These big block C2 Stringrays are not only a bunch of fun to drive, but also fantastic investment grade muscle cars.

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