This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe was factory equipped with an L72 427 and Muncie 4-speed gearbox, and was prepared for racing by Dick Guldstrand after the original owner’s purchase. Last raced in the 1980’s, the Corvette’s original 427 was damaged and more recently swapped for a 350 after 20+ years in storage; unfortunately it doesn’t sound like the matching numbers big block is included. Fortunately though the car still looks great and is currently drivable, and the seller also claims documentation from two Corvette registries. Find it here on eBay in Upland, California with reserve not met. Special thanks to BaT reader PS for this submission.

When raced originally the car wore #68 as older photos show and was later changed to #30 by the second owner; sponsor and numbers appear to be hand painted. Even with chips and scratches which are mostly around the front and lower parts of the car, Nassau Blue paint is still very presentable and the seller says “most” of which is original. Housing ultra-wide American Racing mag wheels and tires, the huge flares have aged well and appear well installed.

Although the car featured options like power windows and an AM/FM radio, all “luxury” items like the carpet and console have been stripped and only door pulls remain-even the stock steering wheel and dash faces were swapped for basic replacements. Previously fitted with racing seats, the stock leather-wrapped units in the car are in good shape but it doesn’t sound like they’re original to this car, however the seller claims they are from a ’66 model.

While the original 425hp 427 is gone, the 350 was mated to the original 4-speed Muncie transmission with 3.55 rear gears, and according to one of the previous owners this newer engine is good for ~400hp. Power brakes are also factory-equipped and like the seats, a stock fuel tank has been fitted but the previously used race cell is included. Carrying current registration, the Corvette is said to run and drive well however the car will likely be thoroughly sorted should the buyer want to race the car again.

From the photos the Corvette appears to have been well preserved although it would be nice if some information verifying the car’s race history was included in the ad. Bidding is approaching $40k so it’s unlikely the car will go cheap but if the claims check out it will be worth the ask.