ktchir

Just saw this on Ebay...Big Block with side exhaust and AO Smith body..all matching numbers......hmmmmmm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Corvette-1966-corvette-coupe-427-390-4-speed-matching-numbers-/261461331849?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3ce04f4f89&item=261461331849&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Powershift

A 1966 AOS body Corvette can have a BB engine from the factory………..but not the side pipes.

The way "matching numbers" is used today, it can mean about anything to anyone…..so the seller MAY be correct. Don't know. But it didn't come from AOS with side pipes.

Larry

ktchir

OK but in the description..."HISTORY

THIS ALL ORIGINAL MATCHING NO. 427/390 H.P CORVETTE COUPE IS A TWO OWNER CAR. EVERY COMPONENT IS CORRECT WITH NO MODIFICATIONS."

Powershift

Just a "motivated" seller (or dealer). We see them everyday on Ebay or other car ads. That's why it's DO YOUR HOMEWORK and BUYER BEWARE when buying one of these cars.

Larry

John BX NY

Looks like an older resto with mostly rattle can spray finishes on the chassis with something funky on the rear spring mounts. Repop KO's

Engine pad looks OK in my humble opinion...added sidepipes...it is what it is....trim tag pic would be nice.

Zoomin

Just because sidepipes have been added doesn't mean the driveline isn't matching numbers.

mark6669

Doesn't look like a bad car to me but it needs a $50,000 restoration to bring big money. People buy cars like that all the time with no idea what it costs to make them the way they really want them. Better to buy a freshly restored and judged car for $25,000 more.
Mark

bb62

Although if that car is completely original (i.e. a survivor with Benchmark quality), then it would be worth MORE preserved in its current condition. Maybe I don't know 66s as well, but if you compare Benchmark quality 67 BBs to completely restored jewel-like 67 BBs, the unrestored car will almost invariably be worth more.

66BlkBB

I don't believe that the 3370 Holley carb is original to the 390!!!!! Also, this guy just wants to blow smoke when he says the block is a 4 bolt unit (all original)!!!!!!

Rich Yanulis

I agree with your statement.
However in the eBay ad, the Seller states that the car has been repainted.

Since the original paint is gone, the highest BG award it will qualify for is a "Survivor Bronze"

http://www.bloomingtongold.com/image...elines2014.pdf

rtruman

look at tack looks to be low RPM