Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a professional, body-off restoration
Awarded NCRS Top Flight honors in 2013 and 2014
Original 327 cubic inch L76 V8
Original Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Correct Glen Green paint / Sale includes an accessory hardtop
Correct Saddle leather interior / Saddle soft top
Sale includes: An original Dealer Invoice / An original
Protect-O-Plate / The car's NCRS awards
Sale includes: A restoration summary / Restoration photos /
Restoration receipts
15-inch Knock-Off wheels
If you're in the market for something fun that's guaranteed to hold
its value for a very long time, it's hard to go wrong with a
vintage Corvette. America's favorite sports car is finally
commanding the respect it deserves. And with awesome classics like
this Top Flight Sting Ray mixing clean restorations with red carpet
curb appeal, it's not hard to see why. A perfect blend of vintage
virtues and everyday drivability, this handsome C2 is a
head-turning exercise in old school charm and motor city swagger.
And if you're looking for that rare trifecta of 'low maintenance',
'fun to own' and 'great investment potential', it's the fully
documented cruiser you've been patiently waiting for!
BODY/INTERIOR
The beneficiary of a recent, body-off restoration
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that was completed by Prestige Motor Car Co. of Clifton Park, New
York, this sweet C2 presents sophisticated aesthetics that are
built on correct Glen Green pigment. That pigment, founded in
quality DuPont ChromaPremier 2-stage, shades smooth fiberglass that
highlights tight panel fitment. Those panels reveal a correct
Saddle interior that features correct leather surfacing and a
familiar Delco AM/FM radio. And overall, this classic's finish is
so impressive that the car claimed NCRS Top Flight honors in both
2013 and 2014!
DRIVETRAIN
Tilt this Corvette's hood and you'll find an original L76 V8 that
hangs a familiar 3782870 casting number behind a matching 113108
partial VIN and correct "HL" suffix stamp. One of the most powerful
naturally aspirated V8s of its day, this impressive small block
utilizes a hot cam, solid lifters, forged internals and
transistorized ignition to turn stout 11.0 to 1 compression into a
solid 365 horsepower. That power flows through an original Muncie
4-speed, which hangs a correct 3851325 casting number, a Muncie (P)
assembled on March (03) 11th (11), 1965 build code and a matching
113108 partial VIN in front of a correctly stamped differential. At
the ends of the car, a fully sorted double A-arm front and
independent rear suspension is completely detailed down to its
fresh shocks, correct springs and traditional manual steering. At
the corners of those bones, requisite disc brakes mix good handling
characteristics with quick and solid stops. At the edges of those
brakes, alloy Knock-Offs spin 205/75R15 Firestone FR380 goldlines.
And the cam beats rhythm through aluminized exhaust pipes and
factory replacement mufflers.
PROVENANCE
A breakdown of this Chevy's original Protect-O-Plate verifies the
authenticity of the car's current state:
421: Saddle leather trim
G: Glen Green paint
194675S113108 - The car's VIN
- 1: Chevrolet Motor Division
- 9: Corvette
- 4: V8 engine
- 67: Convertible
- 5: 1965 model year
- S: Assembled in St. Louis, Missouri
- 113108: Production Sequence Number
F0309HL - The car's engine stamp
- F: Assembled in Flint, Michigan
- 0309: Assembled on March 9th, 1965
- HL: Transistorized 327 that's teamed with a 4-speed manual
transmission
H: Equipped with a Holley carburetor
P0311 - The car's transmission code
- P: Muncie 4-speed
- 0311: Assembled on March 11th, 1965
AP0316W - The car's rear axle code
- AP: Posi-traction axle that teams 4.11 gears with a 327/4-speed
drivetrain
- 0316: Assembled on March 16th, 1965
- W: Assembled in Warren, Michigan
X - Car was assembled in March of 1965
SALE INCLUDES:
An original Dealer Invoice
Original factory accessory literature
The aforementioned Protect-O-Plate
A 1963 Corvette Shop Manual
A 1965 Corvette Shop Manual Supplement
A reproduction Owner's Guide
Restoration receipts
Restoration photos
A restoration summary
Component literature
The car's NCRS Top Flight certificates
The car's NCRS judging sheets
An accessory hardtop
If you're looking for a unique classic that mixes unmatched style
with instant fun, this Corvette is your kind of car. It's cool from
every angle. It plays to a level of nostalgia that everyone can
appreciate. And, whether you're setting up at a show or just
spending Saturday afternoon on the town, it's guaranteed to be the
center of attention!
