Vehicle Description
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is unwise to just tinker with an American classic like the
Corvette Sting Ray. Changes should be meaningful. This fine road
machine was and still is America's only true sports car. So, for
1965, the Sting Ray underwent subtle refinements in styling that
only enhanced its unique looks and performance, always a basic
measure of Sting Ray's appeal. A new "street" engine developing 350
horsepower answers most enthusiasts' needs for traffic and highway
driving.
For consignment, a 1965 Bowtie warship, (Corvette) ,with a 327ci
350hp drivetrain, blue fiberglass, nice blue interior, body
matching hardtop and a white convertible top in excellent
condition. Knockoff turbine style wheel covers, front quarter air
vents, (shark gills), and all restored to very nice condition, and
we now have a classic for your driveway and ultimate enjoyment.
Turn the key and be off!
Exterior
A repaint in 2016 of Nassau Blue drapes the fiberglass showing some
areas of distress mini "fractures" on the wheel arch lips can be
seen if you look very closely. With the split wrap around bumpers,
hidden headlights, newly designed grille and a hint of a stinger on
the hood, the design for the front of this car is meant to slice
through the air. A chromed trimmed windshield surround, and sleek
rear of this car with more split wrap around bumpers and round
taillights. These year 'Vettes really had the shark/stingray look.
A nice new in 2013 white clean canvas top in convertible form is
atop, and sports a clear plastic rear window, as well as moves up
and down with ease. Or should you want to enjoy some cold weather
seat time, a body matching hardtop is included as well. All this
aero art form sits upon 15-inch knockoff style wheel covers and all
wrapped up in BF Goodrich raised white letter radial T/A's
completes the "look".
Interior
Near perfect original blue vinyl covers the bomber style low back
buckets that have a center console racing past them and up to the
dash it goes. Here it ascends skyward housing the vertically
mounted radio, and temp control knobs with a large chronograph
clock in the center. From here the dash spreads out using 2 eyebrow
arched panels, the driver's side housing the gauge and knob
cluster, and the passenger side the brushed aluminum panel
glovebox. Blue padded vinyl covers the dash top and is all in
excellent condition. A teak wood steering wheel fronts this clean
and mean dash and adds a touch of warmth to the overall interior.
Speaking of warmth, showroom condition blue carpeting is flooding
the floors, and a shout out to the door panels which are also near
perfection with their molded plastic and chrome trimmings with
chromed cranks, actuator and pulls. Behind the passengers a flip up
tonneau blue fiberglass hinged panel covers not only the top in the
down position, but also a blue carpeted storage area which is also
nearly perfect in condition.
Drivetrain
Under the flip forward hood is an example of machined art with a
full metal jacket 327ci V8 L79 power plant. This is looking fine
with cast aluminum valve covers, a single correct Holley 4-barrel
carburetor underneath the chromed air cleaner cover, and mixture is
sent through a Winters Foundry aluminum intake manifold. A slight
patina covers this engine but does not detract at all for the
beauty within, even with the slight surface rusting of the exhaust
manifolds. All this is numbers matching including the Muncie M20
4-speed manual transmission with an AW stamped 3.36 posi rear
axle.
Undercarriage
A fine mix of black sprayed metal surfaces with little surface rust
and patina seen throughout. All structurally sound and all mixed
together with some sporty Corvette suspension, independent coil
spring in front and independent with transverse leaf springs in the
rear and 4-wheel disc brakes. Exhaust piping is quickly routed away
from the engine and runs rearward exiting through cut outs in the
rear valance.
Drive-Ability
A super quick starter, smooth idle and upon the press of the
accelerator, a quick response to move forward, so it was off to the
test track. Here it handled like it was on rails, had bias free
panic stopping, and fantastic acceleration from that all buttoned
up 327ci power plant. What's better is all the functions were
indeed functioning, including the often troublesome pop up
headlights.
A fine example of the 1965 Convertible Corvette, the right blue,
the right top (convertible) and the right engine (327ci L79 4bbl),
and on the prowl for its next victim. "When the shark
bites...."
VIN DECODE
194675S112937
1-Chevrolet
94-Corvette
67-Convertible
5-1965
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
112937-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
H12-March 12th Build
STYLE 19467-Corvette Convertible
BODY A4157-AO Smith Body #
TRIM 414B-Blue Vinyl
PAINT FF-Nassau Blue
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
