HOLY GRAIL EIGHT: this 1966 coupe is thought to be a one-of-one, due to its 427-450 HP motor, red/red leather color combination, and 18 options. 2-owner survivor, original everything including paint, interior, exhaust, belts, hoses, clamps, Firestone Super Sports spare, etc.

Ordered at Brett’s Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Chilliwack, British Columbia by Everett James  Vernon, Vancouver businessman and owner of Biltmore Motor Hotel. Build date December 2/65, St. Louis, shipping date Dec 17/65, dealer invoice Jan 7/66, $6874.00 (list $7374), invoice says “450 H.P. 4 BBl Carb”. From Vernon to 2^nd owner, Vancouver, June 1968. Car used in 2^nd owner’s wedding 1970, confetti still beneath seats 38 years later. Retained by 2^nd owner until April 2008, 32,497 miles. Original documents include dealer Bill of Sale, window sticker, customs invoice, pre-delivery sheet, 1968 Province of British Columbia Notice of Transfer, owner manual and POP, keys, photos from 1969 to 2007. Fully documented by GM Canada.

Build date Dec 2, 1965

Options:  L72…425hp TurboJet (1 of 5258, 18.46%)

                ___...Rally Red paint (1 of 3366, 12.1%)

                ___...leather seats (1 of 2002, 7.22%)

                A01…tinted glass (1 of 11,859, 42.78%)

                U69…AM/FM radio (1 of 26,363, 95.1%)

                A31…power windows (1 of 4562, 16.46%)

                M21…close ratio transmission (1 of 13,903, 50.16%)

                N40…power steering (1 of 5611, 20.24%)

                J50…power brakes (1 of 5464, 19.71%)

                J56…special heavy duty brakes (1 of 382, 1.38%)

               F41…special front & rear suspension (1 of 2705, 9.76%)

                G81…positraction 3:36R (1 of 24,056, 86.78%; 3:36 ratio 1 of 8538, 30.8%)

                K66…transistor ignition (1 of 7146, 25.78%)

                N11…off road exhaust (1 of 2795, 10.08%)

                N36…telescopic steering column (1 of 3670, 13.24%)

                N32…wood steering wheel (1 of 3941, 14.22%)       

                P48…cast aluminum knock-off wheels – 5 (1 of 1195, 4.31%)

                T01…goldwall tires 7.75x15 nylon (1 of 5557, 20.05%)