1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The Apex Collection · Lot F153

1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Sold for$137,500
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Bloomington Gold Certified in 2025, L76 327/365 HP V-8, 4-Speed

Highlights

  • Bloomington Gold Certified in 2025
  • Concours restoration completed in 2024
  • Matching numbers L76 327/365 HP V-8 engine
  • Code QQ Silver Pearl exterior
  • 4-speed transmission
  • Positraction axle with 3.36 gears
  • Transistorized ignition
  • Power steering
  • Power brakes
  • Power antenna
  • Telescopic steering column
  • Back-up lamps
  • Tinted glass
  • No glare mirror
  • Black interior
  • Knock-off wheels with bias ply Whitewall Tires
  • Jack and owner's manual
  • Warranty owner protection plan book
  • Bloomington Gold certificate and judging sheets

Specification

Year
1965
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Exterior
Silver Pearl
Interior
Black
Transmission
4-Speed Manual
Odometer
52,356 miles
Lot
F153

The Story

The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette marked the final year of the Sting Ray’s clean early styling before the introduction of the big-block era, making it a favorite among collectors who appreciate both purity of design and impressive small-block performance. Combining striking looks, strong factory specifications and desirable options, these mid-year Corvettes continue to stand among the most iconic American sports cars ever built.

This particular 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is an exceptional three-owner example, presented in elegant Silver Pearl over a black interior and benefiting from a concours restoration completed in 2024. A highly decorated car, it went on to earn Bloomington Gold Certification in 2025, further validating the quality, authenticity and attention to detail throughout the restoration. Under the hood is its numbers-matching L76 327 CI V-8 engine, factory rated at 365 HP, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission for an engaging driving experience. Additional factory options include a Positraction rear axle with 3.36:1 gearing, transistor ignition, power steering, power brakes, power antenna, telescopic steering wheel, back-up lamps, tinted glass and a no-glare mirror.

Riding on knock-off wheels wrapped in whitewall tires, this Corvette captures the unmistakable presence of a mid-year Sting Ray. Documented with its jack, owner’s manual, warranty booklet and owner protection plan book, this example represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored, numbers-matching engine and well-optioned 1965 Corvette with recognized show credentials, and it comes with its Bloomington Gold Certificate, judging sheets, and pin.

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