1965 Chevrolet Corvette Solid lifter motor coupe

1965 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

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Serious prospective purchasers feel free to reach me 713. 444. 5088. Charles

This Corvette is sorted and driven weekly in good weather.

Frame off restored

62. xx miles

327 CI/365 HP Engine (L76) - Alternate engine with improved 365 horsepower output.

Utilized an 11. 00:1 compression ratio. Holley carburetor. large port heads with a high speed valve train. mechanical lifters. domed aluminum pistons. high-lift camshafts. and bigger oil pans that hold 5 quarts of oil.

1964 and 1965 year only motor and could only be purchased with a 4 speed close ratio manual transmission.

Please view this auction result which was $88. 00 for slightly higher optioned sister car.  https://www. mecum. com/lots/FL0116-229839/1965-chevrolet-corvette-coupe

Exterior Color: Milano Maroon

Interior Color: Black

Transmission: 4-Speed Manual (M20)

New BF Goodrich Bias Ply Gold Line Tires

Purchased New in Anaheim. California

2nd Owner Purchased in 1969

Knock Off Wheels

Genuine Leather Seats - Optional leather upgrade to replace the standard vinyl seats on the 1965 Corvette.

Soft Ray Tinted Glass. All Windows (A01) - Window tint applied to the upper portion of the windshield and all other windows.

Originally manufactured by Libby-Owens-Ford (LOF) the glass plate was specially etched with the LOF logo and date code.   It also included the words "Soft-Ray" or "Soft-Ray Tinted" in the etching.

Soft-ray is factory manufactured window tint.

Soft-ray tint is a bluish-green in color.

Soft Ray Tinted Glass. Windshield (A02) - Factory window tint applied to the windshield only.

Originally manufactured by Libby-Owens-Ford (LOF) the glass plate was specially etched with the LOF logo and date code.   It also included the words "Soft-Ray" or "Soft-Ray Tinted" in the etching.

Soft-ray tint is a bluish-green in color.

Power Windows (A31) - Factory installed power driver and passenger windows.

Positraction Rear Axle. all ratios (G81) 4. 11

Power Brakes (J50) - Vacuum power assisted brakes; includes dual circuit master cylinder.

Teakwood Steering Wheel (N32) - An optional steering wheel made of wood.

The L76 engines were legendary. They were the same as the Fuelies but with a Holley carburetor instead of the mechanical fuel injection.

High profile camshaft with solid lifters to handle the high RPM's. special aluminum intake manifold and big valve heads to assist the funnel of air and fuel mixture faster into the cylinders.  This Corvette included incredible 11 to 1 compression ratio to make the horsepower.

1965 CORVETTE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN)

194375S100001 - 194375S123564 (Corvette Coupe & Convertible)

1 (First Digit) - Make/Manufacturer.   1 - Chevrolet

9 (Second Digit) - Model series.   9 - Corvette

4 (Third Digit) - Engine type.   4 - V8 Engine (all types)

37 (Fourth and Fifth Digits).   37- Corvette Coupe / 67 - Corvette Convertible

5 (Sixth Digit) - Model Year.   5 - 1965

S (Seventh Digit) - Vehicle Assembly Location. S - St. Louis. Missouri

1XXXXX (Seventh thru Twelfth Digits) - Plant Sequence Numbers.  

The last six digits begin at 100001 and run thru 123564. accounting for all 23. 64 Corvette Coupes/Convertibles built in 1965. Two Corvettes were built after production officially ended.

Each Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is unique to an individual car.

For all 1965 Corvettes. the location of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). body style. body number trim and paint combination can be found on the instrument panel brace under the glove box.

Please feel free to inspect the Corvette.   It is important to me that you inspect vehicle that you have decided to purchase because I want you to be completely comfortable.   I encourage you to even hire your own inspector to make an inspection of the vehicle.   If you choose to have an inspector visit to inspect my Corvette that you are interested in acquiring. I will make every effort to be available.   The vehicle is “As-Is” and in its present state of preservation. No implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose is given.   That's why I encourage you to examine the vehicle to ensure your satisfaction before you purchase your automobile.

Originality Disclaimers:  I am not the original owner of the vehicle that you are purchasing. so we cannot be certain as to the original options and appearance of this vehicle when it left the factory and delivered to the original selling dealer.   Nor can I be certain how this vehicle may have been changed or modified after it left the manufacturer until now.   I am showing good faith and fair dealing when describing this vehicle.   I have made an honest attempt to accurately describe the year. make. model and options of this vehicle.   While we are happy that you choose to examine the vehicle yourself or through your own qualified inspector. I cannot and does not guaranty that the engine. transmission. differential. frame or other coded components. colors and finishes or countless other elements are truly original to the classic vehicle that you have agreed to purchase.   Much can happen to a vehicle from the time it was purchased by its original owner.

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