This 1965 Corvette Stingray Convertible SN: 194675S100941 (941st
1965 made) has a LS-2 (6.0L) Corvette Motor producing 612 BHP
engine and Turbo 350 HD Transmission with lock up
converter. The purpose of constructing this
vehicle was to produce a stock appearing Corvette but greatly
improve the acceleration and handling characteristics.
Composite springs, aluminum motor, drum brakes and other tricks
reduced the weight from 3,200 lbs to about 2, 800 lbs.
The exterior paint is 26 years old. The original options
included:* Soft Ray Glass - All Windows* Power Windows* Positive
Traction 336 Ratio* Disc Brake Delete only 316 made*
Power Brakes* 300 HP Motor* Powerglide Automatic Trans.* Teakwood
Steering Wheel* Telescopic Steering Column* Power Steering* Gold
Wall Tires* AM/FM Radio* Comfort & Convenience GroupADDED
ENHANCEMENTS* LS-2 Corvette Motor producing 612 BHP *
Turbo 350 HD Trans with lock up converter* Large aluminum radiator
with electric fan* Front and rear composite springs which are fully
adjustable with light weight A-frames* 7: Stock type wheels* Heim
join strut rods connected to later model saddle* Relocated battery
to right rear storage box* Rev. limiting tachometer - fully
adjustable It has power steering, stereo system with
cassette tape and aftermarket Pioneer. The
heater works but they is no air-conditioning. The power windows
work fine. The wipers do not work, the door locks
work. All lights work including the turn signals and
antenna. There is an owner's manual. There is a
spare tire, car jack and tools. The tires are in
good condition with a manufacturer's date of 5121. The
rims are in good condition with no
scratches.There are no leaks. The exterior paint condition
is good with only small scratches and some cracking throughout
vehicle.Convertible top is manual, but is very easy to put up and
down. There are no tears in the top and it is in good
condition. This vehicle runs well.
This vehicle stands out as one of the most historically
significant years for the second-generation
Corvette. IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO GET AN INDEPENDENT
THIRD-PARTY INSPECTION ON ANY USED CAR.
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