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1965 Chevrolet Corvette 327/365HP "Fuelie" Stingray Coupe Chassis no. 194375S110000 327ci OHV V8 Engine Rochester Fuel Injection 375bhp at 6,500rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Fitted with rare side pipes *Wonderful Rally Red paint *Powerful V8 engine *Matching numbers example *One of the finest pieces of mid-century American design THE CHEVROLET CORVETTE To say that the Sting Ray's arrival caused a sensation would be grossly understating its impact on the North American sports car market. Indeed, such was its runaway success that the St Louis factory hired a second shift but still could not build cars fast enough to meet demand. Styled in General Motors' Art and Color Studio under Bill Mitchell the new Corvette featured radical styling pioneered on Mitchell's successful Stingray sports-racer. Beneath the skin was an all-new ladder-frame chassis with independent rear suspension, the adoption of which enabled the center of gravity to be significantly lowered, improving both road holding and ride. This new frame was the work of Corvette Chief Engineer, Zora Arkus-Duntov who said: 'For the first time I have a Corvette which I am proud to use in Europe.' Now recognized as representing a 'golden age' for the Corvette, the Sting Ray was manufactured from 1963 to 1967 and has since gone on to become a highly collectible modern classic. It is very hard to argue with the attraction of the Stingray Corvette. There is nothing subtle about these extremely powerful and loud cars, and in the subsequent forty years until today. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED It had only been a few years earlier that a Chevrolet engineer named Zora Arkus-Duntov saved the Corvette from the brink of extinction. He transformed the fiberglass two-seaters into a capable contender that challenged the sports car establishment of the time by installing Chevy's new small-block V8 and racing in various different arenas to prove its credentials. Chevrolet's second generation 'C2" Corvetters, especially Split-Window Coupes with the optional Rochester fuel injected 327 V8, are among the most collectible of GM's Corvette model-range. Most importantly, the motor in this 'Vette is numbers matching. Presented in a lush Rally Red exterior with a black interior, this Stingray shows under 45,000 miles on the dash. Nicely presented on the outside, the interior shows with an attractive level of wear with moderately crinkled original leather seats and a teakwood steering wheel with its varnish scuffed off from use. It overall makes for an inviting package and the 4-speed manual transmission connects the operator to the beefy small block in the most direct of ways. Further options include power steering, power windows, heater/defroster, power antenna and side mounted exhaust. Although a more modern radio is currently installed, the original radio will be included in the sale along with the original Corvette owners' manual. This Corvette has been owned by the consignor since 1986 and was subject to a proper repaint just about 10 years ago. Even more recently, the fuel injection system was rebuilt by Jerry Bramlett of Alabama in 2016. Sorted and ready to go, this Stingray coupe is the pure embodiment of mid-century American motoring: rakish styling and V8 power. The number of rare options on this example makes for quite the enticing collectible and should make for a fine addition to any garage.