Vehicle Description
This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette has a nice survivor story, and it also
includes the numbers-matching L75 V8 and four-speed. And more than
just a barn find style, there are also the right signs of
investment for those who would like a survivor that's also a
driver.
The story we're told on this Sting Ray is that it was parked around
1972 and resurrected in 2012. That's why the actual miles odometer
is so low. And there are even the little extras, like a fuel log
book, to help document the mileage and show this was enthusiast
owned. We all like a good barn find tale like this, especially when
the appearance does the talking for us. The Rally Red paint appears
to be the original factory application, and it has maturity
throughout the finish to let you know it's unique. So while you
could respray this drop-top or add a new roof, you'll miss out on
the particularly strong survivor community amongst the Corvette
clan. They even gave this paint a good polish so that originality
can still have the right touch of sunshine glow you want on a
convertible. You have the right stock pieces looking good with just
the right amount of age to further this car's unique story. It
includes chrome bumpers, hidden headlights, ribbed rockers, and
stock wheel covers. Plus, there is even the kind of cool custom
details you'd see done to these C2s back in the day, like the
triple tail light arrangement.
Just like the exterior, the interior looks and feels like a barn
find. So it's a detailed survivor, right down to the working
interior light and power windows. But there are also the correct
details to remain a true cruiser, including the good-looking seat
covers. And the sports steering wheel, telescopic column, bright
shifter, and full gauges - with large speedo and tach - deliver
that ideal driver's car feeling.
This was born an L75-spec car. It gave you a healthy upgrade in
power over the standard 327 cubic-inch V8. It was a great option
when new, so it's great to have the numbers-matching motor under
the hood today. We were also told that the engine was rebuilt about
two years ago with less than 500 miles. This is reaffirmed by the
right newer-looking components and a fundamentally strong-running
nature. And you have a proper console over this V8 with its
numbers-matching four-speed manual transmission. And speaking of
control, you have a fully independent suspension, and this was the
year the Corvette introduced four-wheel disc brakes, which have
been gone through for the new owner.
Complete with maintenance records, this is a remarkable survivor,
number-matching StingRay convertible. And while you may want to
make additional investments if you're looking to drive to the
far-away Corvette events, you also instantly understand the level
of appeal of something that's both preserved and distinct at first
glance. Call now!