1965 Chevrolet Corvette

L79 327/350hp with Factory A/CIn 1963, Corvette introduced its all new Corvette Coupe and Convertible models called the Stingrays. The car incorporated a boat-tail taper that was common of sporting roadster of the 1930s. The back featured a Bugatti Atlantique and Bertone BAT inspired split rear-window. This styling was replaced in 1964 with a single piece because of drivers complaining about visibility problems.. New plants in St. Louis, Missouri were opened to keep pace with the vehicles popularity. This was the very first time Corvette was available as a hardtop coupe model as well as the traditional convertible. The wheelbase was shortened by four inches to 98 inch. This, along with independent rear suspension, improved the handling and manoeuvrability. Four wheel Disc brakes became standard for the 1965 and were seen as huge improvement as the engine options provided plenty of power to go with them.This 1965 Corvette is equipped with the numbers matching 327 / 350hp HU code engine with the numbers matching 4 speed Muncie transmission. It has been lovingly kept and maintained by its previous owner and comes with some very desirable options, most notably the high horsepower small block with factory Air Conditioning.   Finished in beautiful Code F Nassau Blue metallic paint with matching blue interior and complementary white convertible soft top this car has a great look. Add to that knock off aluminum wheels shod with modern Gold line radial tires and the always sought after side mount exhaust and you have the perfect look for a mid-year Corvette. A beautiful mid year with a high horsepower small block, factory A/C, knock off wheels and side mount exhaust, this car represents an opportunity which does not come along often, a great car for the enthusiast or collector.