1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe
- Engine
- 7.0L (427 cu in) V8, 425 hp, paired with four-speed Muncie manual transmission
- Colour
- Milano Maroon
A 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray powered by the high-output 427/425 cubic-inch V-8, originally retailed through a Pennsylvania dealership and finished in Milano Maroon over Saddle. The car spent roughly three decades in the collection of Chip Miller, founder of Corvettes at Carlisle, who acquired it in 1974 and oversaw a body-off mechanical restoration in 1999. Believed to show fewer than 16,000 original miles, the car earned recognition at Bloomington Gold and is accompanied by extensive documentation.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$120,400
- —Auction saleSold US$121,000
- → 1974Acquisition unknownFirst through fourth owners prior to Millerpartial documentation
By 1972 the car had passed through four owners total before Miller's purchase; their identities are not recorded in the catalogue.
- 1974 →Private saleChip Millerfull documentation
Founder of the Corvettes at Carlisle event and renowned Corvette collector; the car was reportedly among his personal favorites. A body-off mechanical restoration was carried out by Kevin Mackay in 1999, while bodywork and interior were left untouched.
- → 2009Private saleMichael Schudroffpartial documentation
Noted collector who acquired the car from the Miller estate following Chip Miller's death.
- 2009 → 2014Private saleThomas Sundaypartial documentation
Based in New Kingstown, Pennsylvania.
- 2014 →Private saleCurrent consignorfull documentation
Acquired from Thomas Sunday; consignor retains an extensive file including judging sheets, restoration receipts, and period press coverage.
- Date unknownFactory deliverySherwood Chevroletpartial documentation
Original delivering dealer based in Montrose, Pennsylvania.
Competition
- 1972Cavalcade of Corvettes
Chip Miller first encountered the car at this show in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania; no competitive result is recorded.
- 1989Bloomington GoldBloomington Gold Special Collection VINamed to the Special Collection
Car received this distinction during Chip Miller's ownership as one of several awards it accumulated.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1999RestorationCorvette Repair Inc.
A body-off mechanical restoration was carried out; exterior and interior trim were reportedly left undisturbed.
Work was performed by Kevin Mackay; receipts for this work are included in the car's documentation file.
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