For Sale: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette in Arlington, Texas

1965 Chevrolet Corvette

New for 1965 was the grille with three black horizontal bars highlighting the center of the grille. New body sill moldings of bright aluminum these changes serve to refine what became one of the must aerodynamic cars in the world. The one-piece underbody on the convertible uses 31 fiber glass panels keeps the flow of air at high speeds. Twin retracting headlamps, 3-speed ventilation blower, wrap-around bumpers, 2-speed electric windshield wipers, weather-shielded door locks and separate tire storage space. The folding soft top folds completely away and disappears beneath a cover behind the seats.

Sting Ray's broad-shouldered frame contributing to a lower height for the car and a lower center of gravity. chassis, with its independent suspension at all four wheels, has the weight distributed for superb balance and handling. With a greater rearward weight distribution (approximately 47/53%), traction is improved by increasing the weight on the driving wheels. Braking is improved under the most severe conditions and steering effort is reduced by the reduction of load on the front wheels.

The Sting Ray's independent front suspension uses variable-rate coil springs. Front end "dive" under braking is controlled by a sophisticated front suspension design that gives impeccable handling. A stout stabilizer bar (0.687-inch diameter) is fitted to the front suspension. The fully independent rear suspension. Each of the rear wheels can react to changes in road surface individually without affecting the other wheel. Springing is handled by a 9-element variable-rate transverse leaf spring. Sport-Master disc brakes at all four wheels. The powerful 327 and automatic transmission makes for an exciting drive.

The 1965 stands as one of the finest designed sports cars of the ages.

Add it to your collection for $57,900.00!

This vehicle is being represented for a collector in Edmonds, Washington.