Vehicle Description
When going classic Corvette shopping, the first thing you look for
is originality. So you'll be happy to read that this 1965 Chevrolet
Corvette Sting Ray coupe that caught your eye with its beautiful
paint is also a numbers-matching, four-speed car that keeps it all
quite correct, right down to the carb!
This car is something special. It's only #206 off the line in 1965,
and don't forget, that was an important year. After all, the Sting
Ray fully matured into an advanced sports machine with four-wheel
disc brakes. And there's a known history that goes back to the
1970s that indicates the low odometer likely reflects total actual
mileage. Oh yes, this one likely averaged less than 300 miles
annually! It was born a Rally Red car, and there was an investment
in a quality respray later in life. The high-gloss finish is
exactly what you want for a convertible, and the deep luster is
also a great way to showcase the exceptional body lines. Uniform
gaps and super-straight panels are exactly what you want, because
the C2 has a well-creased design. And everything from the
mirror-like bumpers, to the correct wheel covers prove decades of
quality care.
There is a soft top that comes with the sale, but we especially
like the red hardtop. Not only does it give this a nice profile
with it in place, but also it fits the overall color theme with the
interior and exterior to give you a full triple-red Corvette! And
of course, a car like this was meant to be open to the world. The
factory-correct red was redone during the car's lifetime, and the
seats, carpeting, and door panels all have the look and feel of
quality. The dash is smooth, clean, and complete. Plus, you'll like
the vintage details, including the working clock. That kind of
detail is sometimes overlooked because of the cost, but it's
appreciated every time you fire this one up for a Sunday drive. The
radio was upgraded to an AM/FM/cassette that gives you a handy
digital tuner, but purists will also be happy to know the factory
radio also comes with the sale. And while this is a low odometer
car, it was also made to be driven. The wood-rimmed sports steering
wheel, full gauge package with large speedo and tach, and the
bright shifter are all the right pieces for a terrific day out on
the highway.
Lift the hood, and you'll find a 327 cubic-inch V8. This is the
Sting Ray's numbers-matching unit, and even the correct four-barrel
carburetor is on top. It looks ready to show off with the bold
block, cursive script valve covers, and added shine from the pie
dish air cleaner and distributor shield. There was also a nice
investment in the fundaments, like the hoses, belt, fan, and more
to keep this looking tidy and running properly. So it's the kind of
setup that's ready to be enjoyed, especially with the control of
the numbers-matching four-speed manual transmission. The suspension
and full brake system were also part of the investment in this C2,
and so it really has a confident feeling out on the road.
Complete with owner's manual, this is combines a low production
number, low odometer, and high quality. It makes for an awesome
Sting Ray you can't let get away. Call today!!!