"Nassau Blue Corvettes are seen by many as a rare and unique color
for Corvettes. The mid tone blue color was produced on Corvettes
during the 1965 and 1966 model years for the 2nd generation
Corvettes and then returned with the introduction of the 5th
generation in 1997 and continued through the 2000 model year.
During the 1965 & 1966 production years, Nassau Blue was the most
popular color with a little over 6,000 for each year.". Thx to
Corvetteblogger.com
For consignment, a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with a title
verified 92,183 actual miles. This numbers matching example has
been owned by our consignor since 2001 during which time power
steering, a teak steering wheel, new soft top, tires, rear
suspension rebuild and a battery have been added.
Exterior
Nassau of course is the capital city of the Bahamas and the water
color is accurately depicted on this car. The Bahamas are home to
40 species of sharks and so it's fitting that this Sting Ray has a
shark-like shape; pointed nose, side gills, and a streamlined tail.
On this car, you have the fortunate choice of the color matched
accessory hardtop or a stunning white canvas top with clear plastic
window. 15-inch wheels with knock-off wheels are in place with
205/75R15 tires and an early 2023 date code. Metal work that
includes windshield reveal, door handles, mirror, gas cap, emblems
and the iconic side exhaust shields are all in immaculate
condition. Imperfections are few and include scratches in the
hardtop's glass, chips on the edge of the tonneau and rear fender,
and light filler on the lower panel.
Interior
Blue is reserved for the inside too, fully immersing you in a sea
of various shades beginning on the vinyl and plastic door panels
that both present nicely. Over the polished door sill and perfect
door jambs, we find bucket seats that are blue vinyl, low backed,
and nicely stitched and padded. The teak 3 spoke steering wheel is
posted on a black column leading to the infamous coved gauge
cluster with symmetrical circles, two large units flanked by two
small ones on each side. The plastic and gauge faces are in great
condition, as is the center stack in Nassau blue and housing a
rather elaborate analog clock and the vertically mounted AM/FM
radio. The double hump dash repeats in front of the passenger with
only the arched door of the glove box in front showing some slight
patina. The center console also shows some age but the chrome ball
shifter shines as bright as day one. Blue loop carpet fills the
foot wells in good condition while the coverage under the tonneau
shows a good bit of fading.
Drivetrain
Looking clean and original because it is! Here's the numbers
matching 327ci V8 with 250 horsepower and a 4-barrel carburetor.
Behind it, its partner for 61 years, the numbers matching Muncie
M20 4-speed manual transmission routing power to the rear axle with
3.70 gears, Positraction, showing a 1965 stamping.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust, residual oil and clean, driver quality
conditions are found underneath where the dual exhaust, of course,
quickly heads east and west, exiting through side pipes. Disc
brakes are on all four wheels and suspension includes coil springs
in front and transverse strut rods, torque control arms, and a
transverse leaf spring in back. This car is equipped with power
steering.
Drive-Ability
And that power steering, along with the teakwood wheel, make the
driving experience especially nice, the 327 providing great power
and sound, and the brakes and tires working their way through turns
with ease. All functions on this well kept Vette work as they
should, and we return to the mall for its temporary residency.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
This is a beautiful collector grade show car representing a favored
factory color. It's nearly impeccable and worthy of a look from
discerning potential buyers. Surf's up on this Nassau Blue beauty;
be sure to catch this wave!
194675S120327
1-Chevrolet
94-Corvette
67-Convertible
5-1965
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
120327-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
K09-June 9th
STYLE 19467-1965 Corvette Convertible
BODY A6531-AO Smith Body #
TRIM 414B-Blue Vinyl
PAINT FF-Nassau Blue
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