the only difference being dull-finished
center cone and the area between the
fins painted dark grey. Less than 1,200
Corvettes were produced with this
option in 1966, yet again, adding to the
overall collectibility of Stevens’ coupe.
While the exterior and under the
hood was all about sports car looks
and performance, inside the cabin this
’66 is quite luxurious. Interior options
included black leather trim, teakwood
telescoping steering wheel and power
windows. Stevens’ Corvette also had the
AM/FM radio and tinted glass.
The previous owner restored the big-
block ’66 before Stevens’ purchased it
15 years ago. Since then, he has resisted
the urge to change or modify anything
on the car, preserving its originality and
desirability. While we here at Vette are
generally fonder of seeing Corvettes
that are used as they were originally
intended, there’s no denying the value of
keeping some around that haven’t been
beat on or modified beyond recogni-
tion. There’s certainly something to be
said for the experience of a 50-year-old
running and driving piece of history
that remains just as Chevrolet designed
it over a half-century ago. VETTE
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THE STAR OF ’66