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Everything is original no accidents, Its clean but not perfect Bias ply Tires are weather checked, 300hp still has the original Air Cleaner Cable drive Tach
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Now, if you really do have a car that has only 45K miles from new on it, I wouldn't care what year it was, that's worth a big premium to me, regardless of the year or options.
People like to hold up disc brakes on the '65 and a different interior design as reasons the '65 is valued higher. Maybe, but isn't worth anymore to me. A good solid car is worth more and I don't care if the engine is original either.
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Another rationale for the '65 is the 396 option. Unfortunately, those who point to that strength always own a SB.
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Thanks for the reply. I kind of though that about the '64. I actually like the interior and the fender grilles better than the '65. Every time i find a good '65 it has something wrong or missing or NOM. The '64's seem to be a little more original.
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Read post #10 again.
Don't know about the difference in value. The MAIN differences are the disc brakes, the interior, the grille and the lower, rear front fender lines. If those features are worth more to you, go for it!
Be advised though that some '65's had drum brakes if that means anything to you. Also be advised that many/most midyear odometers usually broke between 25-50K miles. If the car(s) you're looking at has a working odometer, you won't have any idea if it's ever been non-working unless you give the car a good look and drive.
I have a '63 convertible and a '65 coupe. The '65 coupe has about 45K on it from new. It's tight, doesn't squeak/rattle, the OEM suspension is tight. Basically, it drives like a new car and because of the low miles, doesn't need all the running gear rebuilt, overhauled, up on jack stands all the time.
Your money, your choice.
Don't know about the difference in value. The MAIN differences are the disc brakes, the interior, the grille and the lower, rear front fender lines. If those features are worth more to you, go for it!
Be advised though that some '65's had drum brakes if that means anything to you. Also be advised that many/most midyear odometers usually broke between 25-50K miles. If the car(s) you're looking at has a working odometer, you won't have any idea if it's ever been non-working unless you give the car a good look and drive.
I have a '63 convertible and a '65 coupe. The '65 coupe has about 45K on it from new. It's tight, doesn't squeak/rattle, the OEM suspension is tight. Basically, it drives like a new car and because of the low miles, doesn't need all the running gear rebuilt, overhauled, up on jack stands all the time.
Your money, your choice.
