Details About Our 1965 Corvette Sting Ray for sale:
We are excited to showcase this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible, beautifully finished in rare Goldwood Yellow (XX) over correct Black vinyl upholstery with matching black convertible top! This restored Corvette comes powered with its numbers matching 327ci/300 horsepower V8 engine mated to a 1968 date-coded M20 wide-ratio 4-speed transmission and highway-friendly 3.08 Posi-Traction rear axle. Options include power steering, power disc brakes, side exhaust system, Delco AM/FM radio, dual outside mirrors, black vinyl floor mats, and knock-off alloy wheels wrapped in new BF Goodrich Radial gold stripe tires measuring 205/70R15.

The presentation is gorgeous, and the driving qualities are simply superb when it comes to this classic Corvette! It received a comprehensive restoration to both cosmetics and mechanicals over the last couple of years. This included a professional exterior repaint with a new convertible top and weather stripping; rebuilt suspension components front & rear; a new braking system with stainless steel lines, upgraded brake master cylinder & booster; fresh power steering hoses; new interior seat upholstery with new underlying foam; separate aftermarket Custom Autosound 'Secret Audio' system utilizing a head unit hidden inside the glove box and rear component speaker system hidden in the rear storage compartment; and much more!

Engine Cast Number: 3782870
Engine Cast Date: B 2 5 (February 2nd, 1965)
Engine Date Stamp: F0203HF (Built February 3rd, 1965/ 300hp with manual transmission)
Engine VIN Stamp: 5111163

The engine of this 1960s Corvette was rebuilt still utilizing its factory Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetor, cast intake manifold, stock heads fitted with 7-ribbed aluminum valve covers, all ignition shielding is present along with period-correct tower hose clamps, correct 65A-stamped Harrison aluminum radiator and overflow tank, Delco-Remy 1111076 distributor, and manifolds feeding the new side mounted exhaust system. Western Wheel cast aluminum knock-off wheels are properly pinned and were recently fitted with new tires in July 2023. It was lovingly restored in frame-on fashion and continues to be a nice blend of original and restored, making for a high-quality driver and confident show car that can be enjoyed. We are certain that the next owner will have a blast doing so in this piece of American automotive history! Contact Jon Faust at (314)993-1330 to schedule a test drive.

History About Chevrolet's Corvette Models:
The success of the 60s mid-year Sting Ray continued but with subtle changes made in 1965. For 1965, Chevrolet chose to remove the hood vents from the model and the trio of fender vents now effectively reduced engine heat, and the wheel covers were redesigned. Also new for that year was a 396ci/425hp big block that essentially replaced the more expensive 327ci/375hp Fuel Injected motor. Also new were standard 4-wheel disc brakes that improved braking considerably along with extended longevity. It proved to be a successful year and Chevrolet sold 23,562 examples!

Contact Jon Faust to learn more about this classic Corvette or to ask about financing and trading options - (314) 993-1330 | (800) 957-5707 | email info@stlouiscarmuseum.com