Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.A 1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, a mid-year C2 finished in Ermine White over a white-and-blue interior, this example was refurbished between 2011 and 2020 and reworked as a driver with modern upgrades. It is offered on Bring a Trailer by a dealer with bidding at $42,000 and two days remaining. The hook is a handsome, usable C2 roadster, though it is important to understand where its modifications place it in the market.1966 Chevrolet CorvetteBring a TrailerWhat it's worth right nowThe mid-year Corvette is one of the most beloved American classics, and the numbers reflect it. According to Classic.com, numbers-matching 327/300 convertibles generally trade from about $70,000 to $92,000, with the broader 1966 convertible benchmark near $89,000. Those figures, however, describe original, matching-numbers cars with the correct drivetrain.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis car should be valued differently, as a driver-grade refurbished example rather than an originality showpiece. Its original two-speed Powerglide has been replaced with a 700R4 overdrive automatic, which the seller notes makes for relaxed, low-rpm highway cruising, and a four-wheel disc-brake conversion has been fitted. Those changes improve usability but move it outside the numbers-matching conversation, and the engine is described as rebuilt rather than verified as the born-with unit.1966 Chevrolet CorvetteBring a TrailerAt $42,000 with two days remaining, the bidding is tracking below where clean C2 convertibles land, so it should climb. Fair value for a well-refurbished driver like this realistically sits in the $48,000 to $65,000 range, with the automatic swap keeping it below matching-numbers four-speed money.Condition and detailsThe car presents well in its original-code Ermine White with a white-and-blue cabin, and it comes with both a body-color removable hardtop and a black soft top, plus period-look 15-inch Torq Thrust-style wheels, power steering, and a Positraction differential. The 327 runs a stainless exhaust, and the seller, a retired ASE Master Tech opening a classic-car dealership, describes personally going over the car.1966 Chevrolet CorvetteBring a TrailerThe disclosed flaws are minor. The seller notes two small paint cracks, one by the right headlight bucket and one on the right fender, and states the roughly 20-year-old paint has had no work done under his ownership. The original Powerglide transmission is included with the sale, which is a nice touch for anyone who might want to return it to stock someday.1966 Chevrolet CorvetteBring a TrailerThe considerations here are about verification. The five-digit odometer shows 77,000 miles that cannot be confirmed on a car this age; the engine's originality should be checked against the stampings, and as with any C2, a buyer should inspect the frame and birdcage for corrosion. A pre-purchase inspection is the sensible step, particularly given this is the seller's first Bring a Trailer listing.The offerSpecificationDetailMakeChevroletModelCorvette Convertible (C2)Year1966Mileage77,000 miles shown, not verifiedEngine327ci V8Power300 hp and 360 lb.ft of torque (factory rating)Transmission700R4 4-speed automaticDrive typeRear wheel drive with PositractionExterior colorErmine WhiteInterior colorWhite and blueCurrent bid$42,000, with two days leftInterested in this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette? View the listing here.What makes the Corvette uniqueThe C2 Corvette, produced from 1963 to 1967, is widely regarded as the high-water mark of Corvette design, and the 1966 model sits near the peak of that run. It introduced the first fully independent suspension on a Corvette and paired timeless Sting Ray styling with a range of small- and big-block V8s, creating a sports car that still looks and drives like an event six decades later.1966 Chevrolet CorvetteBring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 327/300 was the mid-tier small-block, prized for its smooth, tractable power and its balance in the light C2 chassis. On a car intended as a driver rather than a concours entrant, the upgrades here, an overdrive automatic and four-wheel discs, address the two things that most limit an original C2 on modern roads, namely relaxed highway cruising and confident braking, making this a genuinely usable classic.My takeThis is a lovely-looking C2 in a classic color combination, and as a sorted, upgraded driver, it offers a way into mid-year Corvette ownership without paying the premium a numbers-matching, four-speed car commands. The overdrive automatic and disc brakes are exactly the kind of changes that make one of these cars pleasant to actually drive, and the included original transmission preserves future options.I would place fair value in the $48,000 to $65,000 range, so the current $42,000 bid still has room to climb. The advice is straightforward: go in valuing it as a driver rather than an originality piece, verify the engine stampings and inspect the frame and birdcage during a pre-purchase inspection, and treat the unverifiable odometer as a reason to judge the car on condition. Do that, and this is an attractive, usable C2 at a sensible number.Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.AdvertisementAdvertisementAutoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.1966 Chevrolet CorvetteBring a Trailer1966 Chevrolet CorvetteBring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.