1965 Chevrolet Corvette L79 4-Speed

This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is powered by a 350-horsepower numbers-matching L79 327ci V8 paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The fiberglass body was refinished in Milano Maroon Metallic, and additional features include newer gold-line tires, a replacement black cloth convertible top, four-wheel disc brakes, a Hurst competition shifter, power windows, power steering and brakes, and factory side-exit exhaust. Complete with a center console and full gauges within the black leather interior, this C2 Corvette is now offered with a clear Nevada title in the seller’s name.

Beginning in model year 1963, the second-generation Corvette adopted new styling with a long nose, a fastback roofline for coupe models, and a short tail. Body construction consisted of fiberglass outer panels with a primary focus placed on aerodynamics and weight optimization. This Corvette was repainted in its original Milano Maroon Metallic (M-M) color and boasts a replacement black soft convertible top. The exterior features hidden headlights, split chrome bumpers, vertically-vented front fenders, factory chrome side exhaust pipes, and quad taillights across the duckbill rear end.

Steel 15” wheels with polished spinner hub caps are wrapped in newer gold-line tires. Handling is assisted by power steering and power four-wheel disc brakes. When compared to prior Corvette models, the C2 had a shorter wheelbase with modified weight distribution, sprung by a four-wheel independent suspension.

The two-seat interior is fitted with reupholstered black leather bucket seats with matching door panels, dashboard, carpeting, and rubber floor mats. Equipment includes a Hurst competition shifter, a teakwood steering wheel, a vertically-mounted factory AM/FM radio, power windows, and a Vintage Air climate control system.

Instrumentation encompasses a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, voltage, and oil pressure. The five-digit mechanical odometer reads 461 miles, although true mileage on the chassis is unknown.

The numbers-matching small-block L79 327ci V8 first debuted for this model year and used hydraulic lifters, a slightly smaller oil pan, and a mild camshaft. This powerplant was rated at 350 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque when new. The battery in this C2 has been newly replaced and the cooling system benefits from an oversized radiator with an electric fan. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a console-shifted 4-speed manual transmission.

Maintenance and invoices will go with the sale, and the seller has provided videos demonstrating clock functionality and engine idle.