#'s Matching ""L79"" 327c.i. 350hp - 4 Speed - Milano Maroon
The team at LaFontaine Classic Cars is at it again - bringing
another highly desirable, rare piece of sports car history to
market. Feast your eyes on this beautiful 1965 Corvette ""L79""
350hpcomplete with a numbers matching drivetrain.
Chevrolet only produced 4,700 ""L79"" models with the potent
327/350hp engine, when considering paint and trim codes thiscar is
one of just a few hundred, making this a very rare find.This
example was restored during prior long term ownershipwith excellent
attention to detail and a theme of keeping as many original
components as possible!
The factory original drivetrain remains along with the factory
correct interior and exterior colors matching the trim tag (still
intact on the cross support under the glove compartment)
This C2 was very clean before the restoration process allowing use
of its original no hit body as a canvas for the factory paint code
""MM"" Milano Maroon. Once the body was prepped and primed, the
eye-catching hue was meticulously sprayed bringing this back to its
former glory. The trim, emblems, and moldings were all
reconditioned or replaced with new before final assembly while a
new white convertible top by Al Knoch was installed providing the
perfect contrast!
Looking inside you will find the correct black vinyl bucket seats
with center console just as it came when new. Peering through the
gorgeous factory 3-spoke wood steering wheel youwill find the dash
gauge cluster retains all of the factory gauges including the
160-mph speedometer and the 7000 rpm tachometer with a working dash
clock just as it rolled off the assembly line back in 1965. The
center console houses the factory 4 speed shifter handle bolted to
the original 4-speed transmission. Nothing will put a grin on your
face quite like rowing through the gears with the top down!
Centered in the dash is the optional AM/FM radio w/ powered
antenna, factory installed clock, along with the functional heat
and air flow controls. Lifting the hood reveals the original,
numbers matching 327 cubic inch block topped with all the correct
L79 components. A correct Holley carburetor bolted to the correct
Winters cast aluminum intake manifold. With 11.0:1 compression
ratio, aggressive camshaft profile, and high flowing stock exhaust
manifolds, this RPO code ""L79"" pumps out an ample 350 horsepower
when considering this cars weight. Transferring that power to the
rear axle is the strong, reliable, M21 4-speed transmission with
correct VIN stamped on the case. Adding to the rarity, this
Corvette is equipped with the option code ""AO"" which stands
for3.70 gears with Posi-traction differential, which is viewed by
many as the perfect median of off-line acceleration and highway
crushability. The underside of this convertible reveals the factory
fiberglass floors in great condition, newer brake and fuel lines,
full dual exhaust system in great condition exiting under the rear
bumper. New suspension components including front upper and lower
control arms, rear transverse leaf spring with end links as well as
lower trailing link bars and bushings.
Riding on stock 15x6 knock off wheels wrapped with Firestone Super
Sport whiteline tires sized 215/70/15 on all 4 corners providing a
great look with a smooth, comfortable ride. Adding to the driving
experienceis factory optioned 4-wheel power disc brakes! If you
have been in the market for a correct, high quality car you can
enjoy - no need to look any further. This example not only looks
incredible, but it also performs as good as it looks!
Call us today for more information at 248-846-1675 or email us at
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