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Corvette Of The Day: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray

1965 Corvette - The Ultimate Guide

While the company had repeatedly attempted to produce a transaxle that was able to withstand the torque of a high-power V-8 engine, the design and the tooling expenses required to develop one that would be used only in a low-volume model would have sent Corvette prices skyrocketing beyond control. Still, it was decided that if General Motors could not entice consumers with a car that provided leading-edge technology, then Mitchell and company would introduce them to a car that had exotic styling.

1965 Corvette Special Editions

We take a look at some of the special Corvette models and variants for the 1965 model year.

The L84 was the most powerful 327 available for the 1965 Corvette thanks to its Ram-Jet Fuel Injection which was an expensive $538 option. For competition, race customers had a range of options available to them including the N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank, closer rear axle ratios and the C48 Heater/Defroster Delete (-100).
For competition, race customers had a range of options available to them including the N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank, closer rear axle ratios and the C48 Heater/Defroster Delete (-100). Most cars equipped like this came with either L78 or the L84 with Ram-Jet Fuel Injection.
For competition, race customers had a range of options available to them including the N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank, closer rear axle ratios and the C48 Heater/Defroster Delete (-100). Most cars equipped like this came with either L78 or the L84 with Ram-Jet Fuel Injection.

1965 Corvette Market & Sales Data

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This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette coupe underwent extensive modifications to enhance its performance and style. It involved mounting a refinished, modified body over a custom chassis and installing a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Additional upgrades include blue vinyl upholstery, a C4-sourced suspension with a Dana...
This beautifully restored 1965 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with fuel injection is currently listed for auction on AutoHunter. Originally built in November 1964 at the Chevrolet plant in St. Louis, Missouri, this Corvette holds a special place in history. It is one of only 771 fuel-injected 1965 Corvettes ever manufactured, and...

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