1965 Corvette Convertible
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible! Finished in rare XX- Goldwood Yellow over correct Std.-Black vinyl upholstery with matching black convertible top! This restored Corvette comes powered with its numbers matching 327ci/300 horsepower V8 engine mated to a 1968 date-coded M20 wide-ratio 4-speed transmission and highway friendly 3.08 Posi-Traction rear axle. Options include power steering, power disc brakes, side exhaust system, Delco AM/FM radio, dual outside mirrors, black vinyl floor mats, and knock-off alloy wheels wrapped in new BF Goodrich Radial gold stripe tires measuring 205/70R15.
The presentation is gorgeous, and the driving qualities are simply superb! It received a comprehensive restoration to both cosmetics and mechanicals over the last couple of years. This included a professional exterior repaint with new convertible top and weather stripping; rebuild suspension components front & rear; all new braking system with stainless steel lines, upgraded brake master cylinder & booster; fresh power steering hoses; new interior seat upholstery with new underlying foam; separate aftermarket Custom Autosound ‘Secret Audio’ system utilizing a head unit hidden inside the glove box and rear component speaker system hidden in the rear storage compartment; and much more!
Engine Cast Number: 3782870
Engine Cast Date: B 2 5 (February 2nd, 1965)
Engine Date Stamp: F0206HF (Built February 6th, 1965/ 300hp with manual transmission)
Engine VIN Stamp: 5111163
The engine was rebuilt still utilizing its factory Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor, cast intake manifold, stock heads fitted with 7-ribbed aluminum valve covers, all ignition shielding is present along with period-correct tower hose clamps, correct 65A-stamped Harrison aluminum radiator and overflow tank, Delco-Remy 1111076 distributor, and manifolds feeding the new side mounted exhaust system. Western Wheel cast aluminum knock-off wheels are properly pinned and were recently fitted with new tires in July 2023. It was lovingly restored in frame-on fashion and continues to be a nice blend of original and restored, making for a high-quality driver and confident show car that can be enjoyed. Contact Jon Faust at (314)993-1330 to schedule a test drive. Vehicle is located at St. Louis Car Museum & Sales
