The clock is ticking for enthusiasts hoping to add a highly decorated mid-year Corvette to their garage. The Classic Corvette Dream Giveaway is nearing its conclusion, and entries to win the grand-prize 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray convertible close on March 24. Click here to enter now!
For collectors, this example represents the type of car that rarely appears outside of major auctions or established private collections. Showing just 19,607 original miles, the Corvette has earned the prestigious National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) Top Flight Award three separate times, a distinction that signals exceptional authenticity and restoration accuracy.
A Big-Block Corvette from the Height of the Sting Ray Era
The 1966 model year sits squarely in the golden age of the Corvette Sting Ray. By this point, Chevrolet had refined the second-generation Corvette into a world-class American sports car, combining dramatic styling with serious big-block performance.
This particular example is powered by a 427-cubic-inch V8 rated at 425 horsepower, paired with a Muncie four-speed manual transmission and Positraction rear axle — a combination that helped define Corvette performance during the muscle car era.
Finished in Silver Pearl, this Corvette features the unmistakable mid-year look that enthusiasts prize: sculpted fenders, hidden headlights, and aggressive side-exit exhaust that announces the presence of Chevrolet’s legendary big-block engine.
Complementing the convertible soft top is a matching auxiliary hardtop, offering owners the ability to enjoy the car as either a classic open-air roadster or a sleek coupe-style Sting Ray. Click here to enter now!
Triple NCRS Top Flight Recognition Plus Two Bonuses
For serious Corvette collectors, the NCRS Top Flight Award is one of the most respected honors in the hobby. Vehicles earning the designation must meet rigorous standards for factory-correct components, finishes, and overall presentation.
Achieving the award once is notable. Earning it three times places this Corvette in rare company and underscores the quality of its restoration and preservation.
Combined with the car’s sub-20,000-mile odometer reading, the result is a mid-year Corvette that represents both authenticity and collector appeal.
Along with the Corvette itself, the grand-prize winner will also receive a Wildfire Lifts automotive lift, allowing the car to be displayed and maintained properly in a home garage.
The prize package also includes $24,000 toward federal prize taxes, helping offset the financial impact for the lucky recipient.
Final Days Before the Giveaway Ends
With the giveaway ending March 24, time is running out for enthusiasts who want a chance to claim the keys to this award-winning Sting Ray.
For Corvette fans, the opportunity to win a low-mile, triple-Top Flight 1966 Corvette convertible with big-block power represents a rare chance to own one of the most desirable American sports cars of the 1960s.
