This is, truly, undoubtedly the nicest, most original, pure 1965 Corvette convertible left in the country. 396 V-8 …. 425bhp in 1965! So awesome of a find and so much exciting to have it in our garage. Want to see it go to a great home, don’t want to see it go!
This NCRS Top Flight Award winner's provenance is stellar. Undoubtedly, this car is the most exceptional example of a 1965 L78 396ci/425hp V8, 4-speed manual transmission Convertible finished in Red with White interior, a Red dash and a White top. This all-matching-numbers 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is absolutely perfect. 46,268 actual miles documented by the State of PA. Chevrolet Shipping data report reads the GM official Production Date was 7/7/1965. The Original delivery dealer was Dealer Code 356 in zone 13. Gormley Chevrolet Brookville, PA. Still in business. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible VIN: 194675S121648 Folding Top Color: BA - White Positraction Rear Axle: NA - 3.70 ratio Paint Code: UU - Red Trim Color and Material: 443 - White and Red Vinyl A02 - Windshield Glass, Soft Ray Tinted C05 - Folding Top, Color F40 - Special Front and Rear Suspension G81 - Positraction Rear Axle K66 - Transistorized Ignition System L78 - 396 CID 425 HP Engine M20 - 4-Speed Manual Transmission N11 - Off-Road Exhaust System N32 - Teakwood Steering Wheel P92 - Whitewall Rayon Tires, 7.75x15, 4-ply U69 - AM/FM Radio Z01 - Comfort and Convenience Group Superior expert restoration in year 2000: Take-off Restoration Bumpers Re-Chromed Stainless Steel Polished to Show Quality All glass Correct Date Codes NOS Soft Top Original Hood NOS Harrison Radiator. NOS Second Design Ignition Shielding Instrument's Restored at Corvette Specialties of Maryland NOS GM Delco Battery NOS Gas Tank New Fuel Lines New Brake Lines Trailing Arms Rebuilt at Bair's Corvettes Front Suspension Rebuilt at Bair’s Corvettes NOS F40 Dated Shocks New Al Knoch Interior NOS Spare Wheel and Tire Original Transmission with VIN Stamped Original Exhaust Manifolds with Dates Original Date Coded Starter#352 Original Dip Stick Original #4150 Carburetor Original #696 Alternator Original 1965 Wheels NOS Hubcap 208 Cylinder Heads 962 Block Cast F-5-9 Rebuilt Electric Antenna Rebuilt Headlight Motors Original Air Cleaner NOS Fuel Filter Original Fuel Pump Rebuilt Original 396 Only Timing Cover Original 8” Balancer Original 396 Oil Pan June 15, 2013 NCRS SCORING SUMMARY: 96.1 Top Flight All documentation and NCRS Judging Sheets. * NCRS Scoring deductions for things such as paint being too nice, chrome being too nice, spare tire not mounted at the time of judging, and the engine idle off by 100 RPMs or so. Truly, this convertible should have rated 99.9. This is a museum piece, as if it came out a time capsule. * This Corvette comes with an amazing story. All of it's wonderful history, provenance. The way that we came into possession of this Corvette has a great story behind it. In order to respect the privacy of it's previous owner, we did not publish it. Gladly share on a phone call or private email. * Imposible to find: Original Hood, Original Date Coded Starter#352, and Original Dip Stick. * Can of the original Red paint used in the 2000 restoration included.