Vehicle Description
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Red Convertible
Why This Car Is Special
America's only true sports car, the Corvette, got subtle
refinements in the body in 1965 and we have a high-quality
restoration of a 1965 Corvette Roadster here at Skyway Classics
that has what we believe to be a period correct engine and
drivetrain too.
Features
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Red Convertible
High-quality restoration of a 1965 Corvette Roadster
Period correct 327 #3782870 327-cubic-inch V8 engine
Rams head cast iron exhaust manifolds
Dual exhaust system
4-barrell carb
Chrome open air cleaner
Factory finned aluminum Chevrolet script valve covers
Orange painted block, heads, and intake
Shielded distributor
H.D. radiator
Muncie 4-speed
Restored black individual twin bucket-seats
Black carpet, door panels, dual sun visors
Matched speedometer and tachometer
Primary instruments in the Sting Ray with a re-settable trip
odometer, head-light switch, radio, head-lamp retractor switch,
hood release, and four-position ignition switch to complete the
instrument panel with the great factory wood steering wheel
Bright red paint
15-inch Rallye wheels with chrome trim rings and caps
Redline tires which recreate the original look
Mechanical
This Corvette just exudes originality and Corvette small block
performance from the minute you open the hood and see the (correct
casting number on the back of the block #3782870) 327-cubic-inch V8
engine in it.
This engine gives sprightly around-town performance and cruises at
highway speeds at no more than an easy loaf. Those 327's had new
cylinder heads with bigger inlet valves, used hydraulic valve
lifters, wedge-type combustion chambers, long-life rams head cast
iron exhaust manifolds, dual exhaust system, and a tailored
4-barrell.
Ours has the correct chrome open air cleaner, factory finned
aluminum Chevrolet script valve covers, orange painted block,
heads, and intake, shielded distributor, H.D. radiator, and backed
by a Muncie 4-speed and a correctly restored chassis with all the
right parts.
Interior
This restored Sting Ray offers a completely luxurious driving
environment. For 1965, the interior features new trim of durable
expanded vinyl with a more subtle texture in black and has
individual twin bucket-type seats that have a factory bolster-like
design for more seating comfort and better lateral support.
The black theme extends to the carpet, door panels, and dual sun
visors with controls for the outside-air-type heater and defroster
located on the central console along with the electrical clock and
radio controls and vent controls that are located under the
instrument panel on each side of the steering column.
Matched speedometer and tachometer are the primary instruments in
the Sting Ray with a re-settable trip odometer, head-light switch,
radio, head-lamp retractor switch, hood release, and four-position
ignition switch to complete the instrument panel with the great
factory wood steering wheel also.
Exterior
The styling changes on our 1965 Sting Ray are beautiful and ours is
covered with its bright red paint job flowing over the hood and
louvers behind the front wheels that help increase air flow through
the engine compartment, giving it both an aggressive and
sophisticated look.
All the emblems, the rear bumpers and taillights, door handles, the
flip-up gas cap, and the black convertible top remain in restored
as-new condition as well as the correct 15-inch Rallye wheels with
chrome trim rings and caps and redline tires which recreate the
original look.
Conclusion
More than ever previously, the 1965 restored Corvette Roadster we
have here at Skyway Classics is luxurious transportation for two,
backed by the 327 cubic inch engine that will give you a sporty and
pleasant driving experience.
Any 1965 Corvette is always climbing in value in the collector
market so buy this one today.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
Disclaimer
Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the
owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we
bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and
other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is
deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee
this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for
information that may incorrect or a publishing error. The decision
to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal
inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service
prior to offer or purchase being made.
