The mid-year Corvette generation — produced from 1963 through 1967 — represents the most celebrated chapter in the Corvette’s long history, combining stunning Bill Mitchell styling with continuously improving engineering and an expanding range of performance options. By 1966, the Sting Ray had fully matured as a platform, offering sharper fit and finish, refined road manners, and a broad spectrum of powertrains to suit every kind of enthusiast. Among collectors, mid-year Corvettes occupy a position of enduring prestige, and well-documented, numbers-matching examples in desirable factory configurations have become increasingly rare and sought after.

This example is finished in factory code 978 Laguna Blue — one of the most visually compelling colors offered during the mid-year era — with the metallic finish displaying strong depth and consistency across every panel. Trim, brightwork, and emblems throughout are correct and crisp, panel alignment is clean, and the overall presentation reflects the authenticity that earned this Corvette both National First Prize and Grand National First Prize recognition from the Antique Automobile Club of America. Aluminum knock-off wheels wrapped in correct goldline tires complete a factory-correct stance that suits the car’s sculpted body perfectly.

Under the hood, the numbers-matching 327 cubic inch L75 small block produces 300 horsepower through a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, backed by a Powerglide 2-speed automatic and a Positraction rear end with 3.55 gears. The 327/300 is well regarded for its broad torque curve and relaxed street character — a drivetrain that delivers confident, smooth performance without demanding constant attention. Factory air conditioning with the correct Frigidaire compressor setup, power steering, and power disc brakes round out an options list focused squarely on comfort and real-world usability rather than outright performance.

Inside, the black leather interior pairs correctly with the Laguna Blue exterior, with bucket seats, door panels, carpeting, and trim all presenting cohesively. A wood-rim steering wheel, clear gauge cluster, and factory center console with Powerglide shifter and AM/FM radio maintain the car’s original, driver-focused character without alteration. This is a Sting Ray configured for balance — a numbers-matching, award-recognized example that rewards use as much as display, and represents one of the finest expressions of the mid-year Corvette formula.