In 1965 there were 15,376 Corvette convertibles with only 2,157 with a 396 V8. The 3rd owner purchased the car in 1988 and finished its frame off restoration in 1989 with the help of Lu Visi of Automotive Expertise and John Kennedy for interior. In 1990 this Corvette received at 97.1 NCRS rating. It was featured in the August 1990 issue of Vette in the "Third Time's The Charm" article, can email upon request. The immediate past owner, a Corvette enthusiast, was determined to get a near perfect NCSR score. He spent close to $20k in a New Top, original Knock Off Cast Aluminum Rims with Firestone Goldline Tires, Decals, and a Complete Service. Original Number's Matching 396/425HP V8, 4-Spd Manual Transmission linked to 4.11 Positraction Rear End, Side Pipes, Electric Window, Matching Hard Top, Teakwood Steering Wheel w/Telescoping Column, Chevy's Exclusive Comfort Pkg.