1966 Chevrolet Corvette on 2040-cars
Kent, New York, United States
This is a truly special 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
This Corvette was built on April 26th, 1966 at the Chevrolet's St Louis Plant. It was delivered to and sold by
Adcox-Kirby Chevrolet in Chattanooga Tennessee.
It is equipped with the following options:
M-21 Close Ratio 4 speed transmission
Rally Red Paint
STD- Black Vinyl interior
White Convertible top
Tinted Windshield
AM/FM Radio
Off-road series exhaust
7.75 x 15 Goodyear white wall tire
Posi-traction Axle with 4.11 ratio gears
L79 option 350hp
Ownership history:
I have documentation from day 1 of the ownership history of the car. It was purchased on August 9th 1966 by J. C.
Lowry in Chattanooga TN. It was sold just over a year later to another Lowry family member less than 100 miles
away in northwest Georgia where the car spent the next 48 years. After changing hands a few times it was purchased
by John Pirkle Sr. on December 3rd 1988 with 55,610 miles. John Pirkle Sr. was a master NCRS judge who helped
write the NCRS judging manuals. There is a picture below of the March/April 2015 NCRS Driveline which credits him
with significant contributions to the development of the judging manual. John bought this car because it was a
local low mile original car which was never abused or restored. Over the course of 27 years of ownership he
repainted the car with the correct lacquer paint, had the engine rebuilt and the chassis detailed with all the
respect of a master NCRS judge. The car started in such incredible condition the body was never off the frame and
all bonding strips are still intact. No details were overlooked in preserving this original car to exact factory
specifications. Those of you who knew John, appreciate his integrity and devotion to the hobby and that is
evident in his own car. He added only 1150 miles in total over his 27 year ownership and preserved this car up to
his unfortunate passing in 2011. I was able to acquire it from the Pirkle family earlier in 2015. He loved this
corvette and it is a stunning example of John Prikle Sr's standards and commitment to the Corvette hobby.
Top Flight:
I prepared the car for NCRS judging on May 31st 2015. I replaced the convertible top with a correct Al Knock date
coded top, using an original windlace header. Using the judging manual (that John Pirkle Sr. wrote), I went page
by page correcting anything that was incorrect by NCRS standards and have all receipts. I've driven the car over
350 miles in 2015 and everything works as it should, including the clock. It not only looks great, but with 4.11
gears and the L79 350hp it is truly a pleasure to drive. The results were worth the time and effort spent, scoring
very well at 98.2% the first time out. Pictures of the judging sheets and certificate are included. The biggest
highlight of judging for me was not losing a single point on the interior scoring 790/790 points. It is a
completely original interior and received FULL credit in all areas from the judges. Overall the car scored
4419/4510 points. Of the 91 points lost, all are very minor issues which could be addressed for future judging
possibly scoring over 99% the next time out.
This is truly a unique opportunity to invest in a very special Corvette. Looking at the condition, ownership
history, judging results and documentation, this is very rare combination worthy of preserving.
There is also an auxiliary hardtop for the car which was painted with the car and matches perfectly. The headliner
and weatherstripping are showing some age and could be redone. link
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