1965 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is a triple-black convertible. It is powered by a 396ci L78 V8 that is backed by a four-speed manual transmission and a Positraction differential. Equipment includes a black soft top, 15" Kelsey-Hayes knock-off wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, a side-exit exhaust system, black vinyl upholstery, a teakwood steering wheel, and an AM/FM radio. Finished from the factory in Tuxedo Black (AA), the car was refinished during the refurbishment and fitted with a replacement black soft top sourced from Al Knoch Interiors. Details include a side-exit exhaust system, flip-up headlights, and chrome bumpers. Kelsey-Hayes 15" wheels feature knock-off hubs and are mounted with Goodyear-branded tires. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs. The selling dealer reports that the cabin was refreshed using components sourced from Al Knoch Interiors. The bucket seats are upholstered in black vinyl, and appointments include a heater, an AM/FM radio, an analog clock, and lap belts. The teakwood-rimmed steering wheel frames refurbished instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 20k miles, approximately 150 miles of which were added under current ownership. The 396ci L78 V8 was equipped from the factory with a single four-barrel carburetor for a factory rating of 425 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque. The engine stamping is shown above. The IF suffix corresponds with a 425-horsepower, 396ci V8 for use with a manual transmission.