This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was purchased by the seller in 2017 and subsequent work has included rebuilding the 327ci L79 V8, installing a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, and reupholstering the interior. Features include a Positraction differential, a body-color removable hardtop, a black convertible soft top, 15″ steel wheels with faux knock-off covers, side-exit exhaust pipes, a tow ball hitch, power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and an aftermarket stereo. This C2 convertible is now offered at no reserve with a clean Wisconsin title in the seller’s name.
The fiberglass body left the factory finished in Glen Green (GG) and was repainted red under previous ownership. Exterior equipment includes a body-color removable hardtop, a black convertible soft top, retractable headlights, chrome split bumpers, vertical fender vents, a driver-side mirror, a retractable antenna, side-exit exhaust pipes, and a rear tow ball hitch. The windshield washers do not work.
Steel 15″ wheels wear faux knock-off covers and are mounted with 215/70 Michelin tires. The C2 was the first Corvette to offer fully independent suspension, with upper and lower control arms at the front and a three-link setup with a transverse leaf spring at the rear. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by four-wheel discs.
The cabin was overhauled in 2020, and the bucket seats were reupholstered in Saddle leather. Additionally, the carpeting was replaced and a center console with cupholders was added. Features include a heater, a retro-look stereo, an analog clock, and lap belts.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for fuel level, amperage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 4k miles, and approximately 6k were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The seller notes that the speedometer reads 10 mph over actual speed at 60 mph.
The 327ci L79 V8 is equipped with a single four-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 350 horsepower. The seller tells us that it was rebuilt in 2021.
The engine stamping is shown above.
A five-speed manual transmission was installed in 2022, per the seller, and the car is equipped with a Positraction differential.
Decoding the trim tag reveals:
- Style 19 467 – 1965 Corvette
- Body A-2968 – A.O. Smith body number
- Trim 420 – Saddle leather upholstery
- Paint GG – Glen Green