'66 GM DOCUMENTED? "1 of 1"

[Ken K.]

The owner of this 1966 on ebay states that it is "1 OF 1" built.
"GM DOCUMENTED"!! What document could he have that brakes down the number of cars built with the same type of options?




ebay listing

[Michael H.]

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Actually, it's not 1 of 1, it's 1 of zero because there were no F41 equipped 390 HP cars in 66. Also, there's no way to determin how many L36 PG with AC cars were produced. I stopped reading when I got to the part that said "laser straight body".

[Bill Stephenson]

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-----Although it is a pretty decent looking car it is definetly not the only 390/AC/Powerglide car out there. There is a red/red leather car that was shown at Mystic several years ago. I believe the owner had just passed away prior to the show and a close friend finished the car and had it judged.
-----As a sidebar, I believe I saw the red/red car in the spring of 1966 in Ft.Lauderdale during spring break. Had two gorgeous blondes in it and I tried to catch them for a couple of days but they were always going the other direction when I spotted them. One time I saw the car parked and spotted the strange choice of options. I thought maybe it was a hood switch but when I looked under the car the pan told me otherwise.
-----Mike,,,I too am irritated when I see the words laser straight applied to a Corvette. Oh well.............Bill S

[Jack H.]

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Certainly, if he's 'sharp angling' things by refering to his car's VIN tag, then he's ABSOLUTELY right!

[Michael H.]

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Ok, I get it. So... he's saying that's the ONLY car with THAT VIN# that's equipped that way. Creative marketing?

[mike cobine]

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If you are sharp angling, who notices the driver's door doesn't match the paint on the rear fender? In any of the shots, so it isn't just angle.

Rarity doesn't always translate to value; desirability does, hence outrageous prices on L88s and Cobras.

[mike cobine]

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It's eBay, what do you expect. Which sells better to the uninformed?

Hi, buy my not rare "1 of 27,000" Corvette, it will be an investment.

or

Hi, buy my rare "1 of 1" Corvette, it will be an investment.

The '67 black with red interior 435 hp at Pro Team which is supposed to be 1 of 1 sold for $380,000. Lot better than the "1 of 3754" 435 hp that only sell for $150,000 to $200,000.

[Dick W.]

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Unless I am blind, there is not a picture of the pad or trim tag. Wonder why? Has VIN tag photo

[Joe L.]

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Ken-----

This whole thing with "rarity" is just part of the marketing for a lot of cars these days. As I've said numerous times before, if you consider all of the possible combinations of options, exterior colors and interiors available, just about every car is "unique" or, at the least, one of only a few built exactly like it.

Also, and incidentally, the upper radiator hose (which they seem to be so proud of) is incorrect for the car. The correct number was GM #3882825 if the car was built without K-19 and GM #3887153 if it had K-19. With respect to the K-19 issue, the car has exhaust manifolds with fittings for K-19. So, either the car was built with K-19 and it's been removed or the manifolds are not original/correct. Seems strange that a "big buck" car would have something so obviously incorrect as plugged manifolds. By the way, the GM #3906615 is the 1967 427 without K-19 upper hose which became the SERVICE hose for 1966 applications.

[Gerard F.]

Would they have a 5500 redline tach on

a 427/390HP automatic. Seems funny as I have the same redline on a little ole 327/300Hp. Thought 427's had a higher redline. Maybe it's the automatic

Jerry Fuccillo
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[Michael H.]

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Good catch on the hose Joe. I'm so used to seeing the 616 on all restored 66 427's that I didn't even notice it. (by the way, the 616 would be correct for 66 425 HP 427's produced some time after mid run. Not sure if that included the L36)

[Michael H.]

Re: Would they have a 5500 redline tach on

Gerard,

66 was a strange year for instruments on hyd lifter 427 cars. The low redline tach is correct for all 66 L36 cars, including cars with A/C. Also, unique to 66 would/should be an 80# oil pressure guage. This all changed for the 67 model year. The oil pressure guage then became a 60# and the tach was a mid range unit for the same hyd lifter 427.

[Mike M.]

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Thanks, Dicky, you beat me to it. The two of the three piecs that count. The other of course is the "GM Documentation". Would it not be plastered all over at least ten pictures "From Every Angle".
Where's the 4 speed? Oh, yeah, Powerglides are rare.....try to sell one.
Glad to see you survived last weeks hostile climate. I still have a cold.
H. a. N. D.

[Richard S.]

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Joe,
The 66 Judging Guide says the upper hose for my 66 427/390 car is part number 3906615. I just yesterday ordered one from Dr.Rebuild to bring to Bloomington.Is the Judging Guide wrong?? Thanks for your help.

[Michael H.]

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Rick,

If that's what the JG shows, it's incorrect. The original part number would have been the 3882825. Possible that some vary late L36 cars used the 3906615. If I owned an 66 L36, it would definitely have a 3882825 hose on it. (if available)

The L72 may have started using the 3906615 earlier in production. (June?)