Vehicle Description
1965 Corvettes are perhaps the biggest bargain of the mid-year
period. They're not quite the iconic and uber-expensive '63s, yet
they have all the upgrades that Corvettes were always known for,
most notably 4-wheel disc brakes, and with a small block and
4-speed gearbox, this one can pretty much run with the big dogs
that would come a few years later. Obviously, if you like driving
your Corvette, this handsome convertible represents tremendous bang
for the buck.
If you drive any mid-year Corvette, especially a convertible,
you're going to get noticed. Subject to a cosmetic freshening
several years ago, this one remains in good condition that's what
most folks would consider a nice "driver." The fiberglass prep was
well-done, and while to the judges a flawed Corvette is a perfect
Corvette, this one has no such pretensions. The surface was sanded
until it was smooth and flat, the gaps were expertly aligned, and
the finish is two-stage urethane that while older, still shines up
quite nicely after a full professional cut and buff. It's clear
that this Vette was built to be enjoyed and driven while drawing
plenty of attention, which it does so exceedingly well. In
addition, all the chrome is likely original but still shines up
fairly well, the stainless looks like it could spend a little more
time with a buffing wheel, and the shiny rocker trim finished the
look.
The black vinyl interior is a great combination of original and
restored parts, all working together to make this Corvette a great
place to spend some time. The seat covers are correct and these
seats are some of the most inviting buckets we've seen in a long
time; they're just begging you to slide behind the wheel, aren't
they? The gauges have bright faces and the lenses are clear, and
they all work like they should. Plush carpets add to the factory
feeling, and the door panels may very well be original and aside
from a few signs of use here and there, everything inside is in
great condition. The radio is a modern retro-style AM/FM/AUX unit
with that unique vertical orientation, and there's a woodgrained
steering wheel that could very well be original as well. A recent
black vinyl convertible top fits well and provides great contrast,
although you'll probably never see it again after you get this car
home.
She's no slouch under the hood, either. The block is a 327 cubic
inch V8 that makes plenty of power to be entertaining on the road.
Painted in Chevy Orange enamel, it certainly looks right under that
K&N chrome air cleaner and a pair of gorgeous finned valve
covers with '327' badges, and while it's not necessarily detailed
for show, you can see plenty of evidence of proper maintenance over
the years and newer components like the modern alternator and A/C
compressor. There's nothing like a cackling small block and just
listening to this one idle is a treat, never mind winding it
through the all four gears. Ram's horn exhaust manifolds feed a
dual exhaust system with Glasspack-style mufflers, and the giant
aluminum radiator up front keeps the whole show cool. The 4-speed
manual transmission puts a smile on your face and bangs through
gears with ease, and out back the stock-style rear end and gear
set-up make it street friendly no matter what you're doing.
Four-wheel discs were new in '65 and much welcome given the car's
performance, and it rides on pretty turbine wheels with center
spinners, all wrapped in 215/75/15 whitewall radials that finish
the look.
Built to drive, this '65 Corvette offers all the great looks of the
C2 with strong small block power and a top that goes down, all at a
very reasonable price. Call today!