FS: 1965 396 Car
05-12-2015, 12:22 PM
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FS: 1965 396 Car
65 396 Resto-Mod
SOLD June 2015
"1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The big news for the Corvette in 1965 was the addition of standard four-wheel disc brakes and the optional new big-block 396. Styling changes were minimal with optional new standard side exhaust pipes, functional front fender louvers, new wheel covers, and a restyled grille. The hood had no depressions or trim, and thus was not interchangeable with the '63 or '64 Corvettes. The inside now sported newly styled bucket seats and real leather was optional. Options included power steering, power brakes, power windows, AM-FM radio, air conditioning, telescopic steering column, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. Under the hood, the Corvette offered a wide range of engines.
Standard was the tried-and-true Chevrolet 327 Turbo Fire V8 rated at 250 hp, just a step up was the 300 hp version of the 327 and new for 1965 was the precursor to the famous LT1, a 327 rated at 350 hp. Then came the most powerful carbureted 327, rated at 365 hp and for true performance the Ram-Jet Fuel-Injected 327, made its last appearance in 1965 with 375 horsepower. “The ultimate small block powerhouse” for $538.00. In April of 1965, the 396 big-block marked the beginning of a new era for the Corvette. Rated at 425 hp and priced at just $292.70, the 396 V8 big block dominated NASCAR in 1963.
This would be the only year for the 396 V8. Although the 327 "fuelie" was still available through the 1965 model year, it was quietly dropped when the 1966 Corvettes were introduced. 1965 was a unique and memorable year for the Corvette. It was the only year that you could buy a fuel-injected, disc-braked Sting Ray and it was the first year for the big block and side-mounted exhausts. With prices starting at $4,106, the 1965 Corvette Sting Ray packed quite a bargain, and it’s no wonder that sales reached a record 23,652 units."
1965 Corvette 23,652 produced
RPO and Production numbers:
19467 Convert 15,376
L78 396 Engine 2,157
N14 Side Mount Exhaust System 759
N/A Genuine Leather seats 2,128
A31 Power windows 3,809
J50 Power brakes 4,044
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop 7,787
F40 Special Heavy Duty Suspension 975
MM Milano Maroon exterior 2,831
436 Maroon interior
Black Soft Top
- Drives; licensed; needs finishing
396 Car as shown (show quality paint)
Plus loose
- All Chrome parts needed to finish
- New Glove box and door
- Stock 65 Hubcaps
- 67 Rally wheels and trim
- Telescopic steering column (car did not have)
- Two tops - Hard top restored including date code - new soft top in box
- Motors for wipers & headlight doors work but not "restored"
- Original Muncie 4 speed (car has 5-speed Keisler Perfect Fit (Tremec 600) kit
- Original driveline
- Orange BB valve covers
- Needs finishing (mainly dash and chrome)
- Will appraise around $100k finished
Asking only $75k delivered Western USA
Questions?
-Post here
-Call: 801-766-4651
-Email: primequip@comcast.net
SOLD June 2015
"1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The big news for the Corvette in 1965 was the addition of standard four-wheel disc brakes and the optional new big-block 396. Styling changes were minimal with optional new standard side exhaust pipes, functional front fender louvers, new wheel covers, and a restyled grille. The hood had no depressions or trim, and thus was not interchangeable with the '63 or '64 Corvettes. The inside now sported newly styled bucket seats and real leather was optional. Options included power steering, power brakes, power windows, AM-FM radio, air conditioning, telescopic steering column, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. Under the hood, the Corvette offered a wide range of engines.
Standard was the tried-and-true Chevrolet 327 Turbo Fire V8 rated at 250 hp, just a step up was the 300 hp version of the 327 and new for 1965 was the precursor to the famous LT1, a 327 rated at 350 hp. Then came the most powerful carbureted 327, rated at 365 hp and for true performance the Ram-Jet Fuel-Injected 327, made its last appearance in 1965 with 375 horsepower. “The ultimate small block powerhouse” for $538.00. In April of 1965, the 396 big-block marked the beginning of a new era for the Corvette. Rated at 425 hp and priced at just $292.70, the 396 V8 big block dominated NASCAR in 1963.
This would be the only year for the 396 V8. Although the 327 "fuelie" was still available through the 1965 model year, it was quietly dropped when the 1966 Corvettes were introduced. 1965 was a unique and memorable year for the Corvette. It was the only year that you could buy a fuel-injected, disc-braked Sting Ray and it was the first year for the big block and side-mounted exhausts. With prices starting at $4,106, the 1965 Corvette Sting Ray packed quite a bargain, and it’s no wonder that sales reached a record 23,652 units."
1965 Corvette 23,652 produced
RPO and Production numbers:
19467 Convert 15,376
L78 396 Engine 2,157
N14 Side Mount Exhaust System 759
N/A Genuine Leather seats 2,128
A31 Power windows 3,809
J50 Power brakes 4,044
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop 7,787
F40 Special Heavy Duty Suspension 975
MM Milano Maroon exterior 2,831
436 Maroon interior
Black Soft Top
- Drives; licensed; needs finishing
396 Car as shown (show quality paint)
Plus loose
- All Chrome parts needed to finish
- New Glove box and door
- Stock 65 Hubcaps
- 67 Rally wheels and trim
- Telescopic steering column (car did not have)
- Two tops - Hard top restored including date code - new soft top in box
- Motors for wipers & headlight doors work but not "restored"
- Original Muncie 4 speed (car has 5-speed Keisler Perfect Fit (Tremec 600) kit
- Original driveline
- Orange BB valve covers
- Needs finishing (mainly dash and chrome)
- Will appraise around $100k finished
Asking only $75k delivered Western USA
Questions?
-Post here
-Call: 801-766-4651
-Email: primequip@comcast.net
Last edited by Larry N. Johnson; 06-14-2015 at 10:22 AM. Reason: SOLD
