Powerful, polished, and poised, this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has everything you want â€" a 300 hp V8, four-speed manual, terrific color combo, etc. â€" all directly from the factory. And it has been treated correctly for over half a century to make sure it's all ready to show off today. A red Corvette is absolutely iconic, but not all are created equal. This was the debut year for Rally Red â€" one of the brightest ever applied to these Sting Rays. So you'll love that this one had a solid investment in modern clearcoat respray of this factory-correct color. It gives it a terrific luster in the sunshine that highlights the crisp creases in this very straight body. And this one really has a great look of originality with everything from the factory-style wheel covers to provisions for the factory hardtop that come with the sale. Plus, 1965 was the first year of the completely smooth hood. It left the Corvette free from a lot of ornamentation. The result is an elegantly restrained use of chrome for '60s standards and one of smoothest bodies around. It also means the remaining brightwork really stands out where utilized. So it's important that it looks especially nice in places like the iconic two-piece front and rear bumpers. We know you like the look of the black soft top, because after all, nothing looks better against red than black. So you'll love taking the top down to show off the full black interior. This aggressively dark attitude looks great thanks to the door panels, console, and dashboard all looking exceptionally clean. And it even has the heater and AM/FM stereo still in working order for the true original-style atmosphere. But as the driver, you'll really enjoy the well-maintained bucket seats. Your left hand grabs the three-spoke wood rim sports steering wheel, and your right one will be instantly attracted to the big chrome gearshift. Lift the hood, and you'll find a beautifully honest 327 cubic-inch V8. It also has the correct features like the Chevy orange on the block, callout stickers, and polished pie dish air cleaner and ignition shield adding a touch of flair. On the road this motor has the right amount of snarl through the dual exhaust pipes as you row through the numbers-matching Muncie four-speed. It's the kind of sound that's perfect for a little Saturday night intimidation, and it also never gets old when spending all-day Sunday driving the backroads. This great driving attitude is backed up by power steering, an upgraded aluminum radiator, and the fully independent suspension. Plus, 1965 was the first year for four-wheel disc brakes as standard â€" a big reason why these are the superior driving C2s. Complete with build receipts, this is the crisp and powerful icon done the way you want it. So don't let your dream car go into someone else's garage. Call today!!!