Vehicle Description
Little red 1965 Corvette roadster with a big block and a bad
attitude, 4 on the floor and Vintage A/C.
Very nice Corvette roadster with Rally Red paint over a beautiful
Corvette body with great lines and panel fit.
Based on all of the big block options, we believe this was a
396/425 hp car from the factory.
It retains the original 6500 redline tachometer, 80psi oil pressure
gauge 396/425hp only options, original big block sway bar and heavy
duty suspension with the correct big block half shaft bolts, side
exhaust
and original big block bulge hood. Like many cars the engine has
been upgraded to a performance built 454 that is estimated at over
400 horse power.
This roadster has also been upgraded with vintage A/C and an
aluminum radiator to keep this street beast cool.
Very nice black bucket seats with a Muncie 4 speed on the
floor.
This car has a hard top only which has been freshly restored and
painted to match the car perfectly.
A soft top can be added for 3-5K if desired. This American Dream
Machines looks amazing rolling on brand new Corvette bolt on wheels
and Firestone
redline tires. These wheels can be exchanged for stock Corvette
rally rims to save some $.
EXTERIOR
: Smooth and glassy Rally Red two stage paint Big block bulge hood
Restored hardtop to match with new headliner and weatherstripping
New chrome front and rear bumpers New emblems, side mirror, door
handles and fuel filler cap Side exhaust with the correct shielding
Clear and crisp shaded glass New knock off wheels with new
Firestone redline tires
INTERIOR
: Very nice black interior on the factory bucket seats Clear and
bright gauges 6500 redline tachometer Wood steering
wheel with chrome steering column Newer carpet and sill plates
Correct console plate and shifter AM-FM radio Factory seat
belts
MECHANICS
: Highly detailed engine compartment Performance built 454c.i.
engine casting number 3999289 Winters intake with Edelbrock carb.
Aluminum radiator for max cooling Vintage style air conditioning
Power disc brakes Muncie 4 speed transmission with hurst shifter
Stock rear with AO code and positraction
UNDERCARRIAGE
: Super solid and intactWikipedia Information"The Chevrolet
Corvette, known colloquially as the Vette or Chevy Corvette, is a
sports car manufactured by Chevrolet. The car has been produced
through seven generations. The first model, a convertible, was
introduced at the GM Motorama in 1953 as a concept show car. Myron
Scott is credited for naming the car after the type of small,
maneuverable warship called a corvette. Originally built in Flint,
Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, since 1981, the Corvette has been
manufactured in Bowling Green, Kentucky and is the official sports
car of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. While always being an
automobile known for speed and performance throughout its history,
the Corvette has evolved throughout the generations into becoming
the widely regardedalthough never officially declaredflagship model
of the Chevrolet car brand.""The second generation (C2) Corvette,
which introduced Sting Ray to the model, continued with fiberglass
body panels, and overall, was smaller than the first generation.
The C2 was later referred to as mid-years. The car was designed by
Larry Shinoda with major inspiration from a previous concept design
called the "Q Corvette," which was created by Peter Brock and Chuck
Pohlmann under the styling direction of Bill Mitchell. Earlier,
Mitchell had sponsored a car known as the "Mitchell Sting Ray" in
1959 because Chevrolet no longer participated in factory racing.
This vehicle had the largest impact on the styling of this
generation, although it had no top and did not give away what the
final version of the C2 would look like. The third inspiration was
a Mako Shark Mitchell had caught while deep-sea
fishing.""Four-wheel disc brakes were introduced in 1965, as was a
"big block" engine option: the 396 cu in (6.49L) V8. Side exhaust
pipes were also optionally available in 1965, and continued to be
offered through 1967. The introduction of the 425
bhp (317
kW) 396
cu
in (6.49
L) big block in 1965 spelled the beginning of the end for the
Rochester fuel injection system."American Dream Machines
At American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 quality
classic cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything
from Corvettes to Cadillacs, Camaros, Mustangs, Mopars, GTOs,
Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and exotic sports cars. Our classics
and muscle cars range from the 1950s to the 1970s. Our inventory is
diverse and continuously changing and always growing!
Our #1 Goal is to make you, our customer happy with the American
classic and muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL
CUSTOMERS call our knowledgeable, experienced staff and with
Midwest values and have very detailed discussions regarding overall
condition of any of our classics that you are considering getting
in the drivers seat of. Our phone number is (515)-245-9100 and we
are centrally located in the heartland of America, in Des Moines
Iowa.
American Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot
Packard Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic
car dealerships in the Midwest. We have over 10 active Mechanic
hoists, a body shop and detail bays that are used by our
technicians to inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that
they are ready to be delivered to your driveway. Please give us a
call and we will be happy to help get your dream car to almost any
location worldwide!
ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL THE WAY AROUND! We
photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for the best
possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. We do this
because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the
cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.