For Sale: ‘66 Big Block Roadster
Neither original nor restomod. Something in between.
1963-1967 Corvettes are unquestionably one of the most popular Corvette generations ever produced. The iconic Shinoda design makes these cars coveted by museums, collectors, and C2 fans. But as desirable as these cars are, they’re not perfect by any means, with shortcomings in drivability, handling, and ride. That’s where the restomod folks usually appear on the scene for those with deep pockets.
Let me be clear: this car is not really a restomod. I would classify it as basically a nice fairly original car with some nice modern upgrades. It was apparently sold new in Texas and wound up in California for decades. So the frame is said to be rust-free, the exterior is in excellent condition, and it was recently repainted in the original color. A recent refurbishment included a new red leather interior and a new black soft top.
This is also not a numbers-matching car. A correct-series replacement engine was installed several years ago, and a five-speed Tremec transmission and new clutch were swapped in. It has electric power steering, Holley fuel injection, and an oversized aluminum cross-flow radiator. It’s had a few other upgrades such as fuel tank and Bluetooth radio.
Now for the bad news: the dealer’s asking price is $127,500. I’ll admit that this a very desirable car, but is the price a little steep? It’s not numbers-matching, not original, and not quite a restomod. Do the added features justify the price? What do you think?
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