Vehicle Description
Dressed in Glen Green over Saddle interior, this big-tank Corvette
is one of 41 big-tank cars produced in 1965. It features its
original, born-with, factory-matching-numbers engine and the
driveline, as supported by the CCAS-Al Grenning certification and
its many judging credentials. This '65 big tank was purchased new
in Colorado Springs, CO, at Daniels Motors by John Neal. After
sitting for 35 years, the car was discovered in 2006 by a large
collector and a complete frame-off restoration was performed. After
its restoration, this car went on the campaign trail and earned all
of the top awards, including multiple NCRS Top Flight Awards.
Performance Verified (where all of the operations are checked and
then a road test is performed), it went on to earn the coveted NCRS
Duntov Mark of Excellence Award. It has earned two Bloomington Gold
Awards and is a triple Diamond Winner. After being sold to its
current collectors in 2014, the car was sent to noted Corvette
restorer Kevin Mackay of Corvette Repair, where it was treated to a
refresh. After this refreshening, the car was invited to the 50th
Anniversary of the 1965 for the Bloomington Gold Special Collection
and also to the Hilton Head Concours to recognize the 50th
Anniversary. In 2016, the car earned another Bloomington Gold. This
tanker is loaded with options from its high-winding small-block
327/365hp engine, power brakes, telescopic steering, teak steering
wheel, power windows, 4-speed manual transmission, posi-traction
rear and original Kelsey Hayes knockoff wheels.
