Vehicle Description
Completely number's matching 327ci V8 300 horsepower engine,
4-speed transmission, and 3.36:1 Posi-traction rear axle ratio!�
Factory power steering, air conditioning, 4-wheel disc brakes,
power windows, and added aluminum wheels with gold line radial
tires!� Same owner for past 25 years!� Awesome Corvette
representing only 1,551 coupes with air conditioning from 1965!�
The 1965 Corvette continued on the success of the mid-year String
Ray with subtle changes. The hood vents were removed, and a trio of
fender vents now effectively reduced engine heat, with the standard
wheel covers redesigned to accommodate standard 4-wheel disc brakes
that improved braking capability & lifespan. Also new for 1965 were
integrated door panel armrests, better seats, and redesigned grill.
It proved to be a successful year with Chevrolet selling 23,562
examples, of which only 8,186 would be coupes! Offered here is an
early May production 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe that
has not left its former owners hands in the past 25 years! Finished
in factory code correct GG- Glen Green over 430- Green Vinyl, this
exceptional, and fully numbers matching, example is remarkably well
equipped! Fitted with its original HJ-coded 327ci V8/300 horsepower
engine, 4speed wide-ratio Muncie transmission, and AM-code 3.36:1
Posi-Traction rear axle ratio, it continues to retain its 100%
factory installed drivetrain! Other options included power
steering, power windows, reproduction teakwood steering wheel,
radio with power antenna,�and factory air conditioning! Engine
casting: 3782870 Engine date stamp: F0419HJ (April 19th, 1965)
Engine VIN stamp: S116921 Transmission VIN stamp: S116921 Rear end
date stamp: AM 4 29 65 (April 29th, 1965) Alternator: 1102843
Distributor: 1111076 Intake manifold: 3944459 Intake date cast: C
31 5 (March 31st, 1965) This special coupe was cosmetically
restored by its former owner of 25 years to include new exterior
paint, new front windshield and seal, and door weather stripping.
It retains a remarkable no-hit body, all factory original
drivetrain equipment, and only a few upgrades. These include
recently replaced bolt-on aluminum 15" wheels with brand new BF
Goodrich Silvertown gold stripe radial tires (original hubcaps
included) and Custom Sound AM/FM/Cassette player in stock location.
Since its arrival here at the Car Museum, we have fully serviced
the engine fluids and replaced the ignition system to include the
spark plugs, distributor cap/rotor/condenser, and plug wires. It
continues to start and run with incredible ease! This example is
recorded to be one of only 1,551 coupes ever built in 1965 with air
conditioning! A rare chance for Corvette collectors worldwide!
Please call with questions or schedule a chance to review in
person.