Boasting original drivetrain, carpet, seat covers, original date-coded glass, carburetor, original paint and more, this Corvette may not be all original, but it’s a running, driving survivor. Some new parts have kept this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette coupe on the road, and now the San Clemente, California classic comes to auction here on eBay. After only about 78,000 miles, the original 327 V8 (rebuilt at least once) and four speed manual gearbox should be ready for years of cruising. If you’re planning a “better than new” restoration, move along, because this beauty should be enjoyed more-or-less as it sits. At least ten bidders have fallen for this turn-key ‘Vette, driving its market price past $42,000.
The double-maroon color scheme holds timeless appeal, and for mostly-original parts, this car looks great. Having one owner since 1979, this Corvette appears to have enjoyed indoor storage and tender loving care. New tires, exhaust, front wiring harness, and more have this well-preserved Chevy ready for a cruise on the Pacific Coast Highway or to the corner store for milk. Back before I knew much about cars, I remember gawking at my brother-in-law’s ’65 Corvette when I realized it had an independent rear suspension and rear disc brakes. What a machine!
The seller’s list of stamping numbers correlates to the claimed 350 HP 327 cid (5.4L) V8 with transistor ignition except the alternator (slightly different but correct era) and it would be nice to see the engine stamping to validate a 350 HP suffix such as HV (350 HP, manual transmission, transistor ignition). Thanks to CorvetteActionCenter for some details.
Though not as desirable as the one-year-only 1964 1963 split window Corvettes, the single rear window came about after owners complained about the ’63’s split creating a blind spot in the rear view mirror. New old stock (NOS) bumpers gleam against the shiny yet imperfect original paint. Are you tempted by this driver-quality survivor?
63 is split window. Not 64
Thank you Daral. Fixed above, and I included a link to a picture showing the ’63 from above.
For 4 wheel discs and a cleaner body with functional side vents, I’d pick a ’65 over a ’63.
Nice car, rare color.
Our metal shop teacher in high school circa 1971, Mr. Watkins, had this identical car. color, year, etc.
The c2’s are my favorite vette body style.The stylists really got it right. Awesome color combo inside and out as well as the drivetrain on this one.Gonna go for big $ I bet.glwts.
These are nice cars, although a hot summer day you will regret this body style. The air flow is terrible, brother had a 65, 327, 365 HP coupe. Blast to drive and that small block would sing but terrible in hot weather. Wind would not move through the car.
I had a Marina Blue 65 convertible with a black top when I was in High school. The coolest way to drive around in it was with the side windows down and the rear (plastic) window unzipped and hanging down behind the seat backs. Then in the Midwest sunshine, driving around in it was just a notch above unbearable. With that fiberglass body, I likened it to driving around in a thermos bottle. I wish I still had it though.
Agreed. Yours and your passenger’s legs will emerge Medium Well. But I love the survivor aspect. The patina is proudly worn.
Friend had this car in bright red, very hot in summer as mentioned. Dynamat really helped him fix that problem.
I think it is just what I would want and I would add A/C and if you did it right, it would not hurt the value of the car
Quality drivers like this beauty are getting incredibly hard to find. Everyone wants to pull the body and make it like a Van Gogh. Truth be told, mostly original cars drive better and can be used because you are worried about a bug or stone chip messing up your $20,000 paint job. I don’t know the quality of Jim Glass Corvette shop work, but he has been around many years. I live about an hour from his shop. My 73 needs some work. I may take it there. Milano Maroon over matching interior is a knockout color. Would love to own this. 327-350, one of GM’s best engines ever.
George, I never wanted to the ear off either of my cars.
How do I submit a bid for this 65 corvette?