1966 l-72 counter engine 425-427

[drce500]

1966 Corvette L-72 425hp-427ci parts counter engine bought new in 1966 by the current owner in Stockton California at Chase Chevrolet which is still in operation. Original owner still owns the engine and it is freshly rebuilt by his professional race engine shop in Stockton Ca. Engine never raced or damaged in any way. Complete engine minus carb. and distributor. Block is .030 overstock bore. Engine is the original GM parts minus the aftermarket L72 camshaft and pistons. Block was lightly decked but the original deck stamp T0117ID is legible,the stamping looks better in person than the pictures.The owner and his son have a big name race engine shop and both have a substantial NHRA drag racing background including multiple Professional class championships.

NEW PRICE $8900

[drce500]

price drop $8900

[hubleyman]

Interested in the 1966 427...

Will PM you in a few minutes.

Charlie

[drce500]

Sold

[hubleyman]

A little more to the engine story…

First off, I’d really like to thank Rocky for providing the info here and connecting all the parties. They were wonderful to work with which resulted in new friendships. He made this whole encounter possible.

This L72 engine had its final run on the dyno yesterday and is superb. Strong and smooth, roughly 450 ponies… Should be a fun one to play with. I'd post a short video of it but don't think an MP4 clip can be attached?

I’ve been casually searching for an era correct block with this date code for quite some time and most had too many issues or $$$ associated with them or were too far away to gamble on. This happened to be a correct complete package with a great history and was local to boot. Seemed like the perfect scenario.

The 427 is now sitting in my garage and is soon to be installed in a factory silver on silver 1966 425HP Corvette that was sold new out of Alan Green Chevrolet. I installed a 454 in this car a couple decades ago and it’s time for an upgrade.

Thanks again to Rocky and to SYC for once again putting together the pieces of a puzzle in the car world….

[Xplantdad]

That's awesome!

[drce500]

Thanks Charlie,was great it all worked out so well. Yes,the Panella crew are great people,i worked for Bob on his Pro Stock car teams a couple of times over my race career. They have some neat cars too! Take care charlie,Rocky