1965 Corvette Big Block 2-tops White/Black 396/425
- 41,536 Miles
- Original matching numbers L78 396/425 HP V-8 engine
- Bloomington Gold Benchmark certified
- Bloomington Gold Special Collection in 1995
- Bloomington Gold and Survivor certified
- NCRS Bowtie Preservation and Top Flight award
- MCACN Triple Diamond awards
- Documented with CCAS engine block, stamp pad and engine stamp affirmation Bloomington Gold certificates and judging sheets, Triple Crown award, NCRS award confirmation, owner’s manual and sales brochure
- M20 4-speed transmission
- Original Ermine White paint with Black interior
- White soft top and auxiliary hardtop
- Produced June 3, 1965
- 3.70 Positraction differential
- SS brakes
- Teakwood steering wheel
- Transistorized ignition
- Factory original body/trim tag
- Original Ermine White paint with Black interior
- White soft top and auxiliary hardtop
- Most all factory correct type components including the spare, jack, jack tools, clear floor mats, seat belts, washer system, shifter, shielding, braided wires, air cleaner, carbon steel exhaust, hoses, hose clamps, gas door assembly, bowtie mirror, carburetor, fuel filter, glovebox door, sales brochure and T3 headlights
The Story
The 1965 model year was very significant for the Corvette, as it was the first year that a big-block V-8 of any sort was available for regular production. The L78 396 was rated at a whopping 425 HP and represented a new high-watermark for Corvette powerplants. It was the start of a new era of performance that would last for nearly a decade. This Ermine White 1965 Corvette two-top convertible is an original-paint car that features its original, matching-numbers L78 396/425 HP V-8 engine documented with its CCAS engine block, stamp pad and engine stamp affirmation, as well as the original body/data tag, a Muncie M20 wide-ratio 4-speed transmission, 3.70 Positraction differential, SS brakes, teakwood steering wheel and transistorized ignition.
This particular Corvette was produced on June 3, 1965 at the St. Louis assembly plant and delivered to Bees Chevrolet in St. Johns, Michigan, Dealer Code 38 in Zone 1, per the official NCRS/GM shipping data report. The exceptionally high quality of this Corvette is reflected in its impressive list of awards and certifications, including Bloomington Gold Benchmark certification, its inclusion in the Bloomington Gold Special Collection in 1995, and Bloomington Gold and Survivor certification. Additionally, it has won the NCRS Bowtie Preservation and Top Flight awards, as well as the MCACN Triple Diamond award.
This 1965 Corvette includes most all factory-correct-type components including the spare, jack, jack tools, clear floor mats, seat belts, washer system, shifter, shielding, braided wires, air cleaner, carbon steel exhaust, hoses, hose clamps, gas door assembly, Bowtie mirror, carburetor, fuel filter, glovebox door and T3 headlamps. This sale also includes Bloomington Gold certificates and judging sheets, the Triple Crown award, NCRS award confirmation, owner’s manual and sales brochure. This 1965 Corvette is a unique opportunity to obtain a highly original and highly awarded example of a first-year, big-block, two-top Corvette. It would be a treasured addition to any serious Corvette collector’s portfolio.
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