Vehicle Description
With Corvettes, the most highly prized specimens share a few things
in common: correct engines with plenty of pop, quick-shifting
manual transmissions, tops that go down, and great color
combinations are all important and desirable. This 1965 Chevrolet
Corvette convertible fits all that criteria, and is such a great
looker and wonderful driver that we're seriously considering
keeping it for ourselves.
Finished to a very high standard in its original color combination,
the gorgeous code UU Rally Red, this Corvette roadster is one of
those rare cars that can be driven and enjoyed, or shown enough to
fill a trophy case, all while it appreciates as an investment. And
now that Corvettes are fully entrenched as grade-A collectables,
fully restored, dialed-in vintage cars like this are going to be as
safe as money in the bank. The fiberglass body is laser straight,
with crisp body lines and doors that close with that unique
Corvette sound. Two-stage urethane paint replicates the original
hue, a vivid red that shines up well, so it plays quite well on the
C2's dramatic shape. It's not quite perfect, because nothing in
this world really is, but the imperfections on this 'Lil Red
Corvette are so few that any decent buff-and-wax will catapult it
straight up the ranks of most show vehicles. They didn't take any
liberties with the car, either, so it wears a correct hood, correct
badges, brightly chromed bumpers fore and aft, and those killer
side pipes that let everyone know this isn't just some ornamental
parade car.
The black interior was restored at the same time as the rest of the
car, and while the trim tag says STD, it's anything but ordinary.
The black leather seat covers are in great shape with only very
minor signs of uses 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 appear to have been
beautifully rebuilt, and the markings are so crisp that we're left
wondering if they even looked that good when they were new. Black
carpets and center console add to the factory-fresh feeling, and
the door panels are wonderfully done. The radio is a rare AM/FM
unit with that unique vertical orientation, and there's a
woodgrained steering wheel as well that feels exquisite in the
driver's hands. A bright white vinyl convertible top was installed
at the same time and still excellent, although you'll probably
never see it again after you get this car home. The only deviation
from stock is the kicking stereo behind the seats and an upgraded
R134a A/C system that features a modern Sanden compressor, which
blows ice cold air throughout the tidy cabin. On a car that looks
as good as this, the interior is certainly a highlight.
A period-correct drivetrain is critical on an investment-grade
Corvette, and the beautifully restored L75 327/300 under the hood
is is this car's original engine. Rebuilt to stock specs (sans a
mild Engle hydraulic cam) and fully detailed for show, it's ready
to hit the road. Correct Chevy Orange paint covers all the engine
surfaces, and they did it right by painting the engine after it was
assembled so it looks like it did on the showroom floor. A chrome
air cleaner lid, beautiful orange valve covers, and a big aluminum
radiator all add some under-hood sparkle, but there's no denying
the appeal is in how it well runs. Gold ram's horn exhaust
manifolds lead to that kickin' side exhaust system that sounds
fantastic and the rest of the chassis is in terrific order,
detailed and ready to be shown off with pride. Up close you'll see
newer suspension components throughout, power steering, power
4-wheel disc brakes, along with a Muncie M21 wide-ratio 4-speed
transmission, so it drives even better than it looks. Pretty
turbine knock-offs look awesome on any C2 Corvette and they wear
205/75/15 American Classics whitewall radials for a correct
look.
Still modestly priced when considering what it cost to bring it to
this level, this 1965 red roadster is a car you can show with
pride, drive with a big grin on your face, and will always be worth
at least what you've spent on it. Call today!