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Goldwood Yellow Collector Quality, 4speed Manual, VIDEO

Sale price: $58,000.00 make an offer

Seller's notes: "Texas Classic Cars of Dallas is proud to present this special 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 396 Sting Ray convertible. This is a #'s matching RPO L-78 equipped 396/425HP Corvette ready to show and enjoy. Please look through our detailed presentation and feel free to contact Dave at 214-213-7072 or Maris at 214-616-2317 with any questions. This is your opportunity to own a collector quality Corvette 396. As Corvette enthusiasts are well aware, the 396/425HP engine option was a one-year-only featured option. This example showcases its number's matching original drivetrain."

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1965
Mileage:
10,671
Engine:
396/425HP
Transmission:
4-Speed Manual Muncie Transmission
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Goldwood Yellow Collector Quality, 4speed Manual, VIDEO for sale

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1965 Chevrolet Corvette 396/425HP Sting Ray Convertible

brought to you by.

Texas Classic Cars of Dallas

1912 W. Mockingbird Lane

Dallas. Texas. 75235

Dave at 214-213-7072 or Maris at 214-616-2317

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VIDEO ABOVE

The top-tier engine for 1965s Corvette was the L-78 396 cubic inch 4bbl. V8. rated at 425 horsepower. This option would set you back an additional $292. 00. There were only 2. 57 built with this engine option. This car is one of those. still powered by its number's matching original 396. This car was also ordered in Goldwood Yellow. Only 1. 75 of all Corvettes were ordered in Goldwood Yellow in 1965. the only year this color was offered.

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS : 

L-78 396 cubic inch / 425 horsepower Big Block V8 - 1st year big block Corvette & the only year for the 396 in Chevrolet's Corvette - Original #'s Match T0513IF - 5119395 Stampings

M20 Muncie 4-Speed Manual Transmission - Original #'s Match - VIN Stamping

15-Inch Cast Aluminum Kelsey Hayes Knock-Off Wheels - True K. H. wheels / B. F. Goodrich Silvertown Goldline Tires @ 7. 75-15 x 4

3. 55 Posi-Traction Differential - Believed Factory Original

F-40 Special Heavy Duty Suspension 

4-Wheel-Disc Brakes 

Teakwood Steering Wheel

Delco AM/FM Radio

Goldwood Yellow Paint - Only Offered in 1965

Black Convertible Soft Top

Creature comforts are few with this Corvette. Under the hood you'll find the 396/425HP engine and little else. The engine compartment is correct. complete with its ignition shielding. black breather. and Harrison overflow tank for the radiator. The exhaust system features the correct iron manifolds. The fuel filter is correct as are various small engine components. Induction is courtesy of the correct Winter's casted aluminum intake & Holley double pumper 4bbl. carburetor. Be sure to play our video of this Corvette 396 in action.

The engine stampings are clear and correct for this Corvette. matching the VIN and confirming this to be the high performance 396/425HP(+).

The transmission also displays the factory VIN stamping. confirming it to be original to this car.  

The Kelsey-Hayes wheels are originals. not reproduction units. Check out the original K. H. casting marks shown above.

The exterior showcases a beautiful finish in this Corvette's correct Goldwood Yellow paint. The body fit  and finish is excellent throughout this car.

The headlamps are functional.

This is your opportunity to own a collector quality number's matching '65 Corvette 396.

Further inspection of the engine compartment will reveal this Corvette to be in excellent condition. The restoration efforts focused on originality. Several of the grease pen markings were also replicated. This car will do well at larger Corvette shows and is ready for NCRS judging.

Open the doors to 1965.

The interior is in excellent condition. The upholstery is clean and detailed as is the dash. door panels. and carpeting. Note the high RPM tachometer redline. The 396 solid-lift engine is a screamer. The 396 engine in race configuration dominated NASCAR during the time period.

The original trim & vin identification plates are in place.

This Corvette is optioned with the Teakwood wheel & AM/FM Delco radio.

This Corvette features the F-40 heavy duty suspension.

The undercarriage is in excellent conditon. This car was completely restored and it shows.

The differential stamping is also clear. believed to be the original differential for this Corvette.



The black convertible soft top is in excellent condition.

The carpeted rear interior area is also in excellent condition.

Enjoy our remaining photo slideshow and again feel free to contact Dave at 214-213-7072 or Maris at 214-616-2317 with any questions.

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PAYMENT METHODS
 
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PAYMENT OF BALANCE DUE
 
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TAX. TITLE AND LICENSE

We are a licensed Texas dealership.  It is required that we collect all tax. title and license fees from Texas residents at the time of the sale. We will do all of the title work. Non Texas residents are responsible for paying taxes in his/her state. Overseas customers will be charged a $30. 00 fee for wire transfers. We must collect a vehicle inventory tax of . 002277% and a small documentary fee of $75. 00 on ALL sales.
 
SHIPPING
 
The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. We can refer you to a number of national and international shippers. Once the vehicle leaves our dealership. we will take no further responsibility for the vehicle.
 
ATTENTION BUYERS
 
This vehicle is being sold as is. where is. with no warranty expressed. written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuine. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. Although every effort is made on our part to accurately describe vehicle you. it is the buyers responsibility to see that his/her classic and collector car purchase meets their individual criteria. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. The seller will make every effort to disclose any known defects associated with the vehicle at the buyers request prior to the close of the sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any oral or written statements about the vehicle. A personal or 3rd party inspection prior to purchase is highly recommended.  

I want to note that as a Texas dealership. we reserve the right to end this auction at any time should this vehicle sell on our showroom floor.

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