1965 Chevrolet Corvette

*1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible*® The second-generation Corvette marked a significant shift in the modelâs image and was a turning point in it becoming the car we know today. Where the C1 generation cars looked spectacular and could be pretty quick in a straight line, the C2 Sting Ray was the first Corvette that could truly go up against Europeâs best sports cars and in many cases, win. When you pair that with the fact it is one of the most beautiful designs to ever come out of an American manufacturer, there is no surprise that even more than 60 years after its debut, the C2 remains one of the most sought after of any Corvettes. This 1965 Corvette Convertible was from the middle of the production run, and is finished in Goldwood Yellow over a black vinyl interior.® Offered out of a local estate, this car was in the possession of the last owner since the early 1980s and presents in exceptional condition. When he acquired the car, it had recently undergone a restoration and shows just 7,757 miles at the time of cataloging âwhich is likely miles since the restoration. On the outside, this car features two of the most looked-for features on a C2 Corvette - a side-exit exhaust system and the multi-spoked âTurbineâ style wheels. As a 1965, the car received three vertical vents on the front fenders which distinguish it from the earlier cars.® The interior of the car is finished in black vinyl and features a pair of bucket seats and a dual cockpit layout. With two dash humps - one filled with gauges in front of the driver and another with the glovebox in front of the passenger, the interior of a C2 Corvette was quite forward thinking for the era and still looks great today. Drop into the driverâs seat and you are met by a teak-rimmed 3-spoke steering wheel, which frames a cluster with six gauges including a large speedometer and tachometer, flanked by fuel, temperature and voltage gauges. The center console features a Delco AM/FM radio mounted vertically, and an analog clock sitting atop the stack.® Under the hood sits a numbers matching 327ci V8 which was rated from the factory at 300 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque. A set of finned valve covers give the engine bay a bit of additional interest when the hood is popped and a Holley four barrel carburetor sits beneath the chrome air cleaner. Power is then sent through a Muncie 4-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels. With the side exhaust system, this car is an absolute joy to drive with the top down and the 327 is an engine that loves to rev and isnât so nose-heavy that handling is impacted.® With a car like this Corvette Convertible, it doesnât matter if you are a lover of Corvettes or just looking for a fun open-top sports car, this vehicle will put a smile on your face regardless. Still in remarkable condition and just a joy to drive, this 1965 Corvette Convertible with its numbers matching engine will be just as at home on the local show circuit as it is winding down your fa