45-Years-Family-Owned 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 327/365 4-Speed

Description

The 1963-67 Corvette Sting Ray marked a bold evolution in both aesthetics and engineering. Offered as a sleek fastback coupe or a convertible, the second-generation Corvette (C2) featured a low, wide stance, a sharply pointed nose, and a gracefully tapered rear — elements that together defined a timeless sports car silhouette. Inside, the cockpit was designed with the driver in mind, rivaling the sophistication of Europe’s finest grand tourers.

Beneath its sculpted exterior, Corvette engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov crafted a chassis that balanced rigidity with a low center of gravity. The independent rear suspension with transverse leaf springs, paired with a front coil spring setup and newly introduced four-wheel disc brakes in 1965, gave the C2 remarkable handling and braking performance — making it as agile as it was beautiful.

And while the 396 debuted in 1965, many enthusiasts preferred to choose one of five available 327 V8s. RPO L76 was the top carbureted 327, featuring high compression, a high-lift cam with solid valvetrain, and a Holley four barrel that combined for 365 screaming horses.

This silver 1965 Corvette’s exterior, interior, and mechanicals were refurbished in 2001. And it is said to be a numbers-matching example with a 365-horsepower 327.

Highlights 

• Timeless C2 wearing an older restoration and a high-powered 327 

• L76 327 cu-in Chevrolet V8 rated at 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Refinished in (QQ) Silver Pearl with a black interior 

• Black vinyl hardtop 

• The chassis number (194675S114645) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 94 – Corvette 

  • 67 – Convertible 

  • 5 – 1965 

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant 

  • 114645 – Sequential production number  

• The trim tag decodes as: 

  • 65-467 – 1965 Corvette Convertible  

  • S4742 – St Louis body number 4,742 

  • 900MM –  Milano Maroon paint (now silver) 

  • 402AA – Black leather interior trim 

Features 

• 15-inch knockoff wheels wearing 215/70R15 Toyo tires 

• Four-wheel disc brakes 

• Aluminum radiator with electric pusher fan 

• Electronic ignition 

• 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges with clock 

• Upgraded aftermarket stereo with Pioneer speakers 

• 2001 Refurbishment included: 

• Exterior: 

  • New paint, emblems, and grille 

  • Chrome bumpers refinished 

  • New complete turn signal and brake light assembly 

  • New windshield and top rear window, with all chrome/stainless in top and around windshield polished 

• Interior: 

  • New dash, door panels, carpet, and radio, all instrument panel gauges have been cleaned and mechanically refurbished 

  • Acid cleaned and re-galvanized door latches, rear lid latches and cables, and engine hood hinges 

  • Replaced headliner and door handles, all door, windows, rear hatch, and hardtop rubber seals are new, and side door window runners are new 

• Mechanical: 

  • New suspension bushings, tie rods, and steering bushings 

  • New brake rotors, calipers, and brake lines 

  • New complete exhaust system 

  • New fuel lines from gas tank 

  • All new engine seals and gaskets 

  • Clutch replacement and transmission service 

  • New complete wiring harness 

Known Imperfections 

• A few minor paint chips and cracks 

• Slight leak at rear of oil pan 

• Doors could be aligned a little better  

Included 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manual 

• Original distributor, water pump and pulleys, hubcaps, radio, power antenna, rear view mirror, oil filter assembly, exterior emblems, and spare wheel 

 Ownership History 

The consignor states, “This car has been in my family since 1979, and from my research this is a numbers-matching car except for the color. In 2001 it was refurbished and painted with the 1965 Corvette color Silver Pearl.” 

“It is powered by a 327/365 horsepower engine. The car runs great and is in excellent condition, it has been driven less than 1,000 miles in the last 25 years. It has been garaged and covered during that time, and driven periodically to keep it mechanically sound.”