Single-Family-Owned 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible 327/250

Description

The 1963 Sting Ray took the automotive world by storm, but it was the 1965 model that truly raised the stakes. Building upon its predecessor’s success, the 1965 Corvette catered to a wide range of enthusiasts whether you desired a stylish weekend cruiser or a race-ready powerhouse. With its sleek design, advanced engineering, and a host of available performance upgrades, the 1965 Corvette remains one of the world’s most sought-after classics.

You know the story of the lady who buys a sports car and only drives it to the store and church? This 1965 Glen Green convertible is that car. Originally purchased by the current owner’s grandmother in 1965, it has remained in the family from its inception. The owner’s father took ownership and was fond of taking it to car shows and routinely took home trophies over a 20-year period. Exhibiting its structurally sound undercarriage, authentic fiberglass tubs and original chrome bumpers, rocker cover trim and window surrounds. The current owner has cherished and preserved its beauty for the last 15 years. Within the past decade, the vehicle underwent some restorations to its engine, exhaust, paint, and vinyl convertible top to ensure that its history and eminence can appreciated by enthusiasts alike. One will not be able to stop for gas or at a traffic light without being asked, “What year?”

Highlights

• Single-family ownership since new

• Finished in Glen Green over a Saddle interior with a black convertible top

• Powered by the believed to be original (numbers matching) 327 cu-in V8 rated at 250 horsepower

• Equipped with a Powerglide automatic transmission

• Restoration in the last 10 year includes engine and carburetor rebuild, replacement exhaust, new battery, restored trailing arms, and was repainted as well

• The chassis number (194675S122687) decodes with the following information:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • 9 – Corvette

  • 4 – V8 Engine

  • 67 – Convertible

  • 5 – 1965 model year

  • S – St. Louis assembly plant

  • 122687 – Sequential production number

• The trim tag decodes the following original build information:

  • 420BC – Saddle Vinyl interior

  • 900GG – Glen Green

• The engine code decodes the following original information:

  • 122687 - Matches the chassis number

  • HO - 327 cu-in 250 hp with automatic transmission

  • F0713 - Flint engine plant, July 13rd build date

Features

• Delco AM/FM radio

• Power antenna

• Power steering

• Heater

• Locking glove box

• Manual windows

• Functioning analog clock

• Standard woodgrain steering wheel

• Twin bucket seats

• New beige carpets

• Twin retracting headlamps

• Chrome exterior mirror

• Steel wheels with original factory hubcaps with white wall tires

• An aftermarket fan/radiator has been added behind the original radiator with a metal toggle switch under the dash so the fan can be turned on if car is running hot

Known Imperfections

• Minor scuffs/scratches in the paint

• Antenna retracts but stops with 30% still extended

• Fuel cap shows some internal spider cracks

• Light wear on the seat belt buckets

• Light fading on the gauge cluster “eyebrows” and glovebox.

Included

• Original service manuals

• Silver valve covers

• One new window crank assembly

Ownership History

This Corvette was originally purchased by the current owner’s grandmother in Connecticut in 1965 and has remained in the family ever since. The vehicle was passed down through the generations and has made its way into the hands of the current owner where has been garage kept, restored and enjoyed about 500 miles per year.