Barrett-Jackson 08: [VIDEO] 1966 Corvette Convertible Sells for $86,900

RSS Feed · 01-17-2008, 11:46 AM

Yes, Barrett-Jackson is finally here and we're celebrating by watching wall to wall coverage of the super bowl of classic car auctions. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually considered the bargain nights, but here is a 1966 Corvette convertible that we believe was well sold.
This Corvette (Lot # 464) features a 327 ci 300 hp base engine with several rare options. Just 8.7% of 1966 Corvettes were equipped with the two-speed powerglide automatic transmission and only 12.7% came with factory air conditioning. The Corvette was finished with the most popular color in 1966, Nassau Blue (6,100) and features a black interior. The matching numbers Corvette is said to have undergone an extensive frame-off restoration.
I feel for the commentators though as it's tough enough to talk on live television without occasionally getting something wrong. So for today's trivia question, take a listen and leave a comment with what you think was incorrectly described during this auction.

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