Why This Car Is Special

America's only true sports car, the Corvette, got subtle refinements in the body in 1965 and we have a high-quality restoration of a numbers matching 1965 Corvette Stingray coupe here at Skyway Classics.

It has the 327-365 horsepower engine with an M21 matching transmission, big block hood on the car but the stock small block hood goes with it as well as the stock side pipes, as well as most NCRS details adhered to including the correct intake, carburetor, hoses line clamps, and original ignition shielding, all new white interior, and the correct 900FF Nassau Blue new paint job to make this a show quality Corvette convertible.

Features

1965 Chevrolet Corvette Blue Coupe

High-quality restoration of a 1965 Corvette 327-cubic-inch V8 365 horse engine original numbers matching HH Code #3782870 Aluminum intake Rams head cast iron exhaust manifolds Side-pipes, stock side pipes too 4-barrel carb Chrome open air cleaner Factory finned aluminum Chevrolet script valve covers Orange painted block Chrome Shielded distributor M-21 4-speed transmission Individual twin white bucket-seat interior Matching white door panels Dual sun visors Blue carpet and Corvette floor mats Matched speedometer and tachometer are the primary instruments in the Sting Ray with a re-settable trip odometer, head-light switch, radio, head-lamp retractor switch, hood release, power windows, power antenna, original working AM-FM radio, four-position ignition switch to complete the instrument panel, tinted glass, with the great factory wood steering wheel also Full size original bias ply spare and original jack and hammer 900FF Nassau Blue paint Big block hood scoop, but the stock small block hood goes with it as well Knock-off wheels with tri-bar spinners Whitewall tires which recreate the original look

Mechanical

This Corvette just exudes originality and Corvette small block performance from the minute you open the hood and see the 327 cubic inch 365 horse sold lifter numbers matching V8 engine in it that gives sprightly around-town performance and cruises at highway speeds at no more than an easy loaf. This 327's had great cylinder heads with big inlet valves, solid valve lifters, wedge-type combustion chambers, long-life rams head cast iron exhaust manifolds flowing into the side-pipes, and an aluminum intake and four-barrel carb.

It has all the correct parts including the chrome air cleaner, aluminum intake, hoses line clamps, original ignition shielding, aluminum finned Chevrolet valve covers, factory cast iron exhaust manifolds, power disc brakes, and shifts the power through the M21 close ratio transmission and 3.73 limited slip post rear differential.

It rolls on knock off wheels with spinners and is shod with white sidewall tires for the factory look and stance, as well as the ride.

Interior

This restored Sting Ray offers a completely luxurious driving environment. Ours has an all new white leather interior with nothing untouched and features white individual twin bucket seats that have a factory bolster-like design for more seating comfort and better lateral support.

It has matching white door panels, dual sun visors with controls for the outside-air-type heater and defroster located on the central console along with the electrical clock and radio controls vent controls that are located under the instrument panel on each side of the steering column, and blue carpet and Corvette floor mats.

Matched speedometer and tachometer are the primary instruments in the Sting Ray with a re-settable trip odometer, head-light switch, radio, head-lamp retractor switch, hood release, power windows power, antenna, original working AM-FM radio, four-position ignition switch to complete the instrument panel, tinted glass, with the great factory wood steering wheel also.

Even the full size original bias ply spare and original jack and hammer are on this marvelous Corvette.

Exterior

The styling on our 1965 Sting Ray is beautiful and ours is covered with its 900FF Nassau Blue paint job flowing over the big block hood,, but the small block hood goes with it as well as the stock side pipes, and louvers behind the front wheels that help increase air flow through the engine compartment, giving it both an aggressive and sophisticated look.

All the emblems, the rear bumpers and taillights, door handles, and the flip-up gas cap remain in restored as-new condition as well as the knock-off wheels with tri-bar spinners and white wall tires which recreate the original look.

Conclusion

More than ever previously, the 1965 restored Corvette Coupe we have here at Skyway Classics, is a complete nut and bolt restoration to NCRS standards and is luxurious transportation for two, backed by the 327 cubic inch 365 horse solid lifter engine that will give you a sporty and pleasant driving experience.

Any 1965 Corvette is always climbing in value in the collector market, and this is the nicest 1965 Corvette we have ever had, so buy this one today.

So give us a call at 941-254-6608.

Disclaimer

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