New to our inventory is this high quality frame off restoration 65 Corvette Roadster. In 1965 Chevy further cleaned up style-wise and was muscled up with the addition of an...
New to our inventory is this high quality frame off restoration 65 Corvette Roadster. In 1965 Chevy further cleaned up style-wise and was muscled up with the addition of an all-new braking system and larger power plants. 1965 styling alterations were subtle, confined to a smoothed-out hood now devoid of scoop indentations, a trio of working vertical exhaust vents in the front fenders that replaced the previous nonfunctional horizontal "speedlines," restyled wheel covers and rocker-panel moldings, and minor interior trim revisions. The 1965 Corvette Sting Ray became ferocious with the mid-year debut of the "Big-Block" 396 cu in (6,490 cc) engine producing 425 hp (317 kW). Ultimately, this spelled the end for the Rochester fuel injection system, as the carbureted 396ci/425hp option cost $292.70 to the fuel injected 327ci/375hp's $538.00. Few buyers could justify $245 more for 50 hp (37 kW) less, even if the FI cars offered optional bigger brakes not available on carbureted models. Only 771 fuel injected cars were built in 1965, Chevrolet discontinued the option. It would be 18 years until it returned.This was the last year available for fuel injection - introduced in 1957 which is what put Corvette on the map in the world of racing.
Up for sale is our beautiful 1965 Chevy Corvette roadster, painted in original silver pearl paint, over burgundy leather,this was a high quality frame-off restoration. The vehicle is fuel injected, has the original knock-off wheels, a teakwood steering wheel and tinted glass. The car has a 327/375hp V8 engine, The instruments are flat black, and flat faced to represent an aircraft. 1965 was the last year fuel injection was offered. The paint is Silver Pearl code "QQ" with a gorgeous burgundy interior. Come and see this beautiful example in our showroom or call for an appointment.