Gilmore has done a lot of dealin' and swappin' through the years, and moved out a 1968 L89 to make room for his 1966, which for many will sound like
a dear price to pay. But driving his '66 is no trip to the penalty box. The car is equipped with the optional off-road side exhaust, tinted glass,
M21 close-ratio four-speed, 3.55 Positraction, AM/FM
radio, and L79 327.
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It would be hard to argue with his decision. The sleek lines of the mid-years make them among the most consistently popular in the Corvette hobby. The appeal of a folding top is obvious, no matter the era. Of the 27,720 Corvettes built in 1966, 17,762 were convertibles. And as one of the most potent small-block V-8s available, the L79 327 provides big-block power levels in a compact and lightweight package.
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