Vehicle Overview
Finished in its factory Silver Pearl Metallic (Q-Q) over a Black vinyl interior, this numbers-matching L76 327/365 horsepower Corvette combines outstanding originality with carefully selected upgrades that enhance touring enjoyment while preserving the integrity of one of Chevrolet's most desirable small-block Corvettes.
Power comes from the original numbers-matching L76 327 cubic-inch V8, factory rated at 365 horsepower, paired with its original Muncie four-speed manual transmission. Completing the factory performance package is the highly desirable RPO N14 Side-Mounted Exhaust, one of the Corvette's most recognizable and sought-after options. Together with the original drivetrain, this combination delivers the exhilarating performance, unmistakable sound, and engaging driving experience that define the legendary mid-year Corvette.
Equally impressive is the car's exceptional originality. The body is rust and accident free, retaining all of its original factory bonding strips, providing clear evidence of its structural integrity and freedom from significant collision repairs. The original frame remains exceptionally solid, while the chassis retains its correct Delco-Moraine four-piston disc brake calipers, preserving one of the most significant engineering advancements introduced for the 1965 model year.
Originally sold new in Oklahoma, this Corvette has benefited from decades of careful ownership and meticulous maintenance. The engine was professionally rebuilt by David Penn of Corvette Clinic, while the Silver Pearl Metallic finish was expertly refinished by Cecil Sanders of Touch of Class Paint Shop. A professionally installed Vintage Air climate control system has been thoughtfully integrated to enhance driving enjoyment without compromising the character of the car. Accompanied by an NCRS Shipping Data Report, extensive restoration receipts, and comprehensive service records, this Corvette is exceptionally well documented and fully sorted for its next caretaker.
Beautifully restored, mechanically excellent, and highly authentic throughout, this Corvette represents exactly the type of automobile Bray's seeks for its inventory—cars selected for their originality, documented history, structural integrity, and lasting collector appeal.
Technical Specifications
Vehicle Identification
VIN: 194375S114126
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
St. Louis, Missouri Assembly Plant
Body Build Date: August 24, 1965 (H24)
Body & Exterior
Factory Silver Pearl Metallic Exterior (Paint Code Q-Q)
Factory Black Vinyl Interior (Trim STD)
Rust- and Accident-Free Body
Original Factory Bonding Strips Retained
Original Oklahoma Car
Factory RPO N14 Side-Mounted Exhaust
Knock-Off Style Aluminum Wheels
Yokohama 205/50R15 Performance Radials
Engine
Original Numbers-Matching L76 327 Cubic-Inch V8
365 Horsepower
Engine Casting Number: 3782870
Engine Pad Stamp: F0328HH
Matching VIN Derivative: 5114126
Professionally Rebuilt by David Penn – Corvette Clinic
Transmission
Original Muncie Four-Speed Manual Transmission
Cooling
Upgraded All-Aluminum Radiator
Rear Axle
Believed Original
Ratio and Stamping Pending Verification
Brakes & Suspension
Factory Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
Original Delco-Moraine Four-Piston Brake Calipers
Updated Suspension Bushings
Updated Shock Absorbers
Factory Suspension Geometry Retained
Interior & Equipment
Vintage Air Climate Control System
Original Dashboard and Interior Trim
Factory Instrumentation
Functional Tachometer, Oil Pressure, Temperature, and Fuel Gauges
Documentation & Provenance
NCRS Shipping Data Report
Extensive Restoration and Service Records
Original Oklahoma Car
Correct Body Tag and VIN
Highly Documented History
Condition
Beautifully Restored
Outstanding Cosmetic Presentation
Mechanically Excellent
Ready for Touring, Shows, and Collector Enjoyment
Model History
The 1965 model year marked one of the most significant engineering advancements in Corvette history with the introduction of standard four-wheel disc brakes, utilizing Delco-Moraine four-piston calipers that dramatically improved braking performance and further established the Corvette as America's premier sports car.
Among the available engines, the L76 327 cubic-inch V8 became one of the most respected small-block performance engines Chevrolet ever produced. Rated at 365 horsepower, the L76 combined a high-performance solid-lifter valvetrain with exceptional drivability, offering much of the excitement of the fuel-injected engine while retaining the simplicity and reliability of a four-barrel carburetor. When paired with the factory four-speed manual transmission and RPO N14 Side-Mounted Exhaust, it created one of the most desirable small-block combinations available during the mid-year Corvette era.
Today, numbers-matching L76 Corvettes retaining their original body structure, factory bonding strips, rust-free chassis, and documented history remain among the most sought-after examples of the C2 generation. Beautifully restored and thoughtfully maintained, they offer an outstanding balance of performance, authenticity, and usability, making them equally rewarding on the road, at concours events, or in distinguished private collections.
