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1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe in St. Louis, Missouri

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.

Vehicle Details

  • 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe
  • Listing ID: CC-982402
  • Price: $74,900
  • Location:St. Louis, Missouri
  • Year:1965
  • Make:Chevrolet
  • Model:Corvette Sting Ray Coupe
  • Exterior Color:Glen Green
  • Odometer:0
  • Stock Number:4126
  • VIN:194375S116921
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