Vehicle Description
Blue chip collectables don't get much more interesting than a
mid-year Corvette. This 1965 roadster carries a snarling 327, a
4-speed gearbox, and a beautifully restored Nassau Blue body. As
far as fun cars go, it's hard to beat a mid-year Corvette you can
actually drive rather than constantly mother on a show field. This
one gets everything right and works best in its natural
environment: on the road.
This isn't one of those trailer-queen 'Vettes that you're afraid to
drive. Refinished not too long ago, it was refinished in its
original code F Nassau Blue, which was by far the most popular
color in 1965, yet it still stands out among all the bright red
ones. The Sting Ray was one of the most influential designs of the
decade, and even forty-five years later, it remains instantly
recognizable and still resonates with hobbyists and bystanders
alike. This '65 hits the sweet spot, with a nice workmanship that
shows well and looks great for the car's age, without the hassles
that come from trying to maintain a show car's finish.
Nevertheless, if you want to take this one up a notch, you could
have a pro give it a buff and it'll really knock people out. Just
remember that you can spot the guys who drive their cars pretty
easily: they're the ones with the giant grins on their faces. You
could join them without worries in this one.
The body tag says the interior is code 414, so that's what went
back in: attractive blue buckets with a high-quality look that's
anything but ordinary. They have a lovely patina and signs of
gentle use that make it ever so inviting to slide behind that
woodgrained wheel. Of course, there's no damage, no split seams, no
scuffs on the seating surfaces, so if you want to show it, you'll
have nothing to be ashamed of, that's for sure! The gauges were
obviously rebuilt, and include a correct tachometer with a 6500 RPM
redline, suggesting that this is an L79 car. Overhead there's a
white convertible top that's quite nice, while the carpets show
almost no wear thanks to matching floor mats protecting them.
There's a relatively rare telescoping steering column, an original
AM radio in the center with its unusual vertical orientation, and
there's nothing cooler than that bright chrome shifter for the
4-speed underneath.
This 'Vette carries a strong running 327 V8 under the hood. It's
not the car's original engine, but the casting number 3959512 and
CE on the stamp pad suggest it's a counter replacement block dated
1968, so you can drive it as much as you want without the kind of
concern you'd have if it was the original. Rebuilt and finished in
correct Chevy Orange with a chrome air cleaner and gorgeous cast
aluminum valve covers, it isn't over-restored and doesn't outshine
the rest of the car. Instead, the clever restorer was careful to
keep the car's overall look and feel intact while renewing the
parts that truly matter. There's a big Holley underneath, which
preserves the engine's propensity for high-RPM blasts, as well as a
correct Winters intake manifold. The 4-speed shifts with typical
Muncie precision, and the four wheel disc brakes that became
standard equipment just a year earlier give this car impressive
stopping power. There's a rumbling exhaust system with polished
tips, and the chassis is extremely clean if not detailed for shows.
Refreshingly, this one also carries Rally wheels instead of fake
knock-offs, as well as a set of fresh 205/75/15 whitewall
radials.
If you've been dreaming of a C2 Corvette roadster, this one is an
exceptionally nice choice that will appreciate as you enjoy it.
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