31Mar 2022 by controllers
This is the 1966 Corvette History and Specs

This is the 1966 Corvette History and Specs

1966 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvette Specifications
Discover the Fascinating History of the 1966 Corvette: Production Numbers, Pop Culture, and Rare Options. Here's the story behind the 1966 Corvette history...the C2 that was originally thought to be the end of an era. If you're looking for one, we have some history and specifications for you. Cheers, and Happy Hunting! Hey Corvette Fans, we have the story behind the 1966 Corvette. For Corvette enthusiasts, the 66’ model was one of their most loved years. Produced between Sept. 1965 and July 1966 at the St. Louis Assembly Plant in Missouri. They sold 27,720 units that year alone - a total up by 4200 over 1965's numbers. The '66 was originally thought to be the end of an era, but Chevrolet opted to continue production of the Sting Ray because…
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An Overview of the Mid-Year C2 Corvette Sting Ray: 1963-1967

An Overview of the Mid-Year C2 Corvette Sting Ray: 1963-1967

Discover the Unique Features of the C2 Mid-Year Corvette: a Look at the Second Generation of America's Iconic Sports Car from 1963-1967. The second generation of Chevrolet Corvette, widely known as the Corvette Sting Ray, was created from 1962 to 1967 and released to the public between the model years of 1963 and 1967. It was the natural successor to the previous C1 generation. We are looking at the C2 Mid-Year Corvette's history. The changes that were made during the five-year span. The C2 Corvette years ran from 1963 to 1967. Here’s an overview of the second generation of Corvettes built during this time. The muscle car is integral in the American story, from the Beach Boys’ giddy-up 409 to Bruce Springsteen’s ’69 Chevy with a 396. However, none capture…
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22Apr 2021 by vettevues
1966 Kiddie Corvette Video and Information

1966 Kiddie Corvette Video and Information

1966 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette Videos
We have some great photos of the Vintage Republic Tool & Die C2 Corvette 427 Sting Ray Dealer Promo Child's Ride-On Toy Car as well as the classic commercial for the 1966 Corvette. The commercial shows that there's a Chevrolet for anyone who likes to drive! The car was a Dealer Promo Stingray toy for Christmas. https://youtu.be/XM3fM65GUN4 The 1966 Corvette C2 Stingray Coupe 427 was made by Republic Tool and Die Corp. From what I learned on other websites the toy car is about 30" long and come with a 6-volt rechargeable battery. There is a button in the middle of the steering wheel to honk the horn.  As you can see the child would sit on top of the roof of the car and it would haul you around...until…
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