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1965 CORVETTE STINGRAY COUPE
Vin. 194375S120996
Dark green with black leather interior.
Engine: 454ci, big block, 465bhp at 5,200rpm; Gearbox; four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel disc; Suspension: coil springs, single transverse leaf springs. Left hand drive.
Introduced in 1963, the Corvette Sting Ray took both its name and general shape from Bill Mitchell's late-fifties Sting Ray racer, and was quite unlike any other car on the road. Almost everything on the '63 car was changed for the better. The new design was radical with a sharp creased hip line around the entire car, incorporating retractable headlights. The dimensions were also downsized with the wheelbase shrinking six inches to 96". The body however was slightly wider and incorporated a new steel reinforced cage, to provide a larger, safer, and more comfortable cockpit. The Sting Ray quickly proved the fastest and most roadable Corvette yet, as well as the most popular. Due as much to the increased creature comforts as the performance; leather upholstery, power steering, power brakes and even air conditioning were available, a first for its class.
Over the next few years, the Sting Ray evolved through progressively cleaner styling, increased power, and greater mechanical sophistication. 1965 saw the introduction of Corvettes first big-block, V8 engine, the 396ci, which was originally fitted to this car. The original engine has been replaced by a larger 454ci block, introduced later in the 1970 Sting Rays. The new engine provides this Sting Ray with even more horsepower.
This distinctive fastback coupe comes complete with the beautiful side mounted exhaust system, available as a factory option in 1965 and '66 only, and is in general very well presented throughout, including the underside of the car. The odometer reads just over 42,000 miles. It offers many model extras, including a teak steering wheel, and of course the added fun of an extra 40bhp/58 cubic inches. Mr. Rosenblatt purchased the Corvette in 1980 and used it sparingly.
Vin. 194375S120996
Dark green with black leather interior.
Engine: 454ci, big block, 465bhp at 5,200rpm; Gearbox; four speed manual; Brakes: four wheel disc; Suspension: coil springs, single transverse leaf springs. Left hand drive.
Introduced in 1963, the Corvette Sting Ray took both its name and general shape from Bill Mitchell's late-fifties Sting Ray racer, and was quite unlike any other car on the road. Almost everything on the '63 car was changed for the better. The new design was radical with a sharp creased hip line around the entire car, incorporating retractable headlights. The dimensions were also downsized with the wheelbase shrinking six inches to 96". The body however was slightly wider and incorporated a new steel reinforced cage, to provide a larger, safer, and more comfortable cockpit. The Sting Ray quickly proved the fastest and most roadable Corvette yet, as well as the most popular. Due as much to the increased creature comforts as the performance; leather upholstery, power steering, power brakes and even air conditioning were available, a first for its class.
Over the next few years, the Sting Ray evolved through progressively cleaner styling, increased power, and greater mechanical sophistication. 1965 saw the introduction of Corvettes first big-block, V8 engine, the 396ci, which was originally fitted to this car. The original engine has been replaced by a larger 454ci block, introduced later in the 1970 Sting Rays. The new engine provides this Sting Ray with even more horsepower.
This distinctive fastback coupe comes complete with the beautiful side mounted exhaust system, available as a factory option in 1965 and '66 only, and is in general very well presented throughout, including the underside of the car. The odometer reads just over 42,000 miles. It offers many model extras, including a teak steering wheel, and of course the added fun of an extra 40bhp/58 cubic inches. Mr. Rosenblatt purchased the Corvette in 1980 and used it sparingly.