1965 396ci/425 hp 4-Speed Award Winning Coupe--SOLD

1965 was a very important year in the development of Corvette performance. It marked the introduction of the 396ci/425hp big block engine, four wheel disc brakes and side mounted exhaust. These advancements quickly catapulted Corvette to the head of the Muscle Car pack and the coupe's structural rigidity made it the ideal body style to handle the awesome power of the new big block engine.

This beautifully restored highly original Goldwood Yellow 1965 Coupe has it all. The L78 396ci/425hp engine, M 20 4-Speed Manual transmission, N14 Side Mounted Exhaust, 3.70 rear, K66 Transistorized Ignition, N32 Wood Steering Wheel, A31 Electric Windows, U69 AM/FM radio, A01 Tinted Body Glass, Z01 Comfort and Convenience Group, complete documentation, and the highest Judging Awards offered in the Corvette hobby ( NCRS Duntov Award of Excellence, Bloomington Gold Certification, Chevy Vettefest's Gold Spinner Award and Triple Crown Award). This is an investment grade mid-year Corvette, which has been scrutinized by the most knowledgeable nationally recognized Corvette Judges and determined to be among "the best of the best." The uniqueness of the car's options, incredible documentation and outstanding quality have resulted in this 1965 Goldwood Yellow coupe being featured in four magazines: Vette Vues (2003); Corvette Magazine (2005); Corvette Enthusiast (2006) and the NCRS Restorer (2008). This is a Corvette for the collector who wants a truly special Corvette.

The recipient of a frame off restoration in the early 1990s, with extensive photographic documentation, and a frame-on restoration in 2002, the car retains its factory original L78 396ci/425hp engine, M20 transmission, and 3:70 rear. All engine components—heads, intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, alternator, starter, carburetor, distributor, etc. are correct and properly date coded. The interior, which is in excellent condition, is completely original, with the exception of the driver side door panel and carpet.

This car is perhaps the most extensively documented 1965 Corvette in the United States. It's unusual documentation is in part do to the original owner opting for a very rare factory delivery pick up, with unique paper work related to this non-customary delivery. The documentation also includes: the Original Order Form, Shipper Sheet; Window Sticker; Protect-O-Plate booklet and copies of all the Bill of Sales detailing the ownership history to the original owner. The car comes with the NCRS and Bloomington Gold judging sheets.

Corvettes of this caliber are truly few and far in between. Here is a special opportunity for the discriminating Corvette collector.

Price $99,500