For Sale: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette in Englewood, Florida

This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible underwent a repaint in maroon as well as a rebuild of the 327ci V8 prior to the previous owners acquisition in 2014. It rides on 15? steel wheels with faux-knock-off covers and features a two-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes. Inside, black vinyl-trimmed seats are accompanied by a teak-rimmed steering wheel and a Delco AM/FM radio. The engine is noted to have been overbored, and additional equipment includes a single Carter carburetor, an aluminum radiator, and Magnaflow mufflers. The car is described as a running and driving project that requires frame repairs, a suspension overhaul, and a transmission rebuild. This C2 is now offered with a removable hardtop, an uninstalled soft top, spare parts, and a clean Arizona title in the seller's name.Factory-finished in Ermine White, the fiberglass body was repainted maroon under previous ownership. The car is accompanied by a yellow-finished removable fiberglass hardtop. The convertible top frame has been removed, and an uninstalled spare soft top is included in the sale. Further details include flip-up headlights, fender vents, and split bumpers.The C2 was the first Corvette to offer fully independent suspension, with upper and lower control arms at the front and a three-link setup with a transverse leaf spring at the rear. This example is equipped with power steering and four-wheel disc brakes. The 15? steel wheels feature faux-knock-off covers and are mounted with 215/70 Uniroyal Tiger Paw whiteline tiresThe cabin features two bucket seats upholstered in black vinyl as well as a color-coordinated dash, door panels, and carpets. Amenities include a Delco AM/FM radio as well as a heater and lap belts.he seller tells us that the steering wheel features a handmade teak rim. It fronts a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5,300-rpm redline along with a clock and auxiliary gauges. The tachometer is not working, and the water temperature gauge is an aftermarket unit. The five-digit odometer is broken and shows 57k miles. Approximately 1k miles have been added under current ownership, and total mileage is unknown.The 327ci V8 was equipped from the factory with a single four-barrel carburetor and mated to a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. The seller tells us that the engine was bored .030? over as part of a rebuild completed in 2014. The car is further equipped with an aluminum radiator as well as Magnaflow mufflers.The engine stamping is shown above. The HO suffix corresponds with a 250-horsepower, 327ci V8 for use with an automatic transmission.The prior owner notes rust-through on the frame ahead of the left-rear wheel and that the left-front frame rail was damaged from a bumper impact. They recommend addressing the frame damage, overhauling the suspension, and rebuilding the transmission. A list of work performed since 2014 can be viewed in the gallery.Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:

Style 65 467 - 1965 Corvette convertible
Body S2782 - St. Louis body number
Trim STD - Black vinyl upholstery
Paint 900CC - Ermine White