Photo: Re-tired Klassics
Chevrolet built 23,562 Corvettes in 1965, and the convertible was still the preferred choice for customers in the States. 15,376 Corvettes rolled off the assembly lines in this body style, with only 8,186 buyers ordering the coupe.
The engine department witnessed several important changes in 1965, including the mid-year introduction of the L78.
The top choice until the debut of the L78 was the L84 – a 327 V8 with fuel injection. The L84 was rated at 375 horsepower, but Chevrolet (and customers, too) wanted something more potent on the Corvette. This is how the L78 was born. The new engine came with a displacement of 396 cubic inches and produced 425 horsepower.
Getting the L78 was almost a no-brainer from a cost perspective. Chevrolet sold the fuel-injected unit as a $538 option, while the 396 unit could be had for $292 despite offering more power. You can imagine that most people picked the Turbo Jet, so the fuel-injected system made its way to only 771 Vettes produced this year.
One of them landed on eBay this week. The folks at Re-tired Klassics, who are trying to find a new home for this beautiful Corvette, claim the car isn't only 1 of 771 fitted with fuel injection but also 1 of 3782 painted in Glen Green (paint code GG).
The photos speak for themselves and confirm that the vehicle is in amazing condition. The body shines from every angle, though it's unclear if it's the original paint or if it has already received a respray. In fact, the garage did not share specifics on the work received by the car, and while the coupe looks fantastic, I think it's important, especially for collectors, to reveal if the Corvette has received a restoration and whether it's still original.
As you can imagine, the L84 is in tip-top shape. The engine starts, runs, and drives, so the Corvette is prepared to take you anywhere. It has 71,804 miles (115,557 km) on the clock, and the chances are that this is the original mileage. However, it's unclear if the engine has already been rebuilt.
The selling price makes sense for this Corvette, especially considering how rare it is. However, I believe that a hefty price tag wouldn't justify if the Vette is no longer original, but time will tell if it manages to find a new home. It failed for now, as the eBay auction failed to hit the reserve despite a top $40,500 bid. The garage configured a $85,950 Buy It Now price, and the chances are that the reserve's value is somewhere close to that point.
Meanwhile, the Vette will continue to sleep in Lynnwood, Washington, and you can see it in person and inspect everything if you contact the sellers.
The top choice until the debut of the L78 was the L84 – a 327 V8 with fuel injection. The L84 was rated at 375 horsepower, but Chevrolet (and customers, too) wanted something more potent on the Corvette. This is how the L78 was born. The new engine came with a displacement of 396 cubic inches and produced 425 horsepower.
Getting the L78 was almost a no-brainer from a cost perspective. Chevrolet sold the fuel-injected unit as a $538 option, while the 396 unit could be had for $292 despite offering more power. You can imagine that most people picked the Turbo Jet, so the fuel-injected system made its way to only 771 Vettes produced this year.
One of them landed on eBay this week. The folks at Re-tired Klassics, who are trying to find a new home for this beautiful Corvette, claim the car isn't only 1 of 771 fitted with fuel injection but also 1 of 3782 painted in Glen Green (paint code GG).
The photos speak for themselves and confirm that the vehicle is in amazing condition. The body shines from every angle, though it's unclear if it's the original paint or if it has already received a respray. In fact, the garage did not share specifics on the work received by the car, and while the coupe looks fantastic, I think it's important, especially for collectors, to reveal if the Corvette has received a restoration and whether it's still original.
As you can imagine, the L84 is in tip-top shape. The engine starts, runs, and drives, so the Corvette is prepared to take you anywhere. It has 71,804 miles (115,557 km) on the clock, and the chances are that this is the original mileage. However, it's unclear if the engine has already been rebuilt.
The selling price makes sense for this Corvette, especially considering how rare it is. However, I believe that a hefty price tag wouldn't justify if the Vette is no longer original, but time will tell if it manages to find a new home. It failed for now, as the eBay auction failed to hit the reserve despite a top $40,500 bid. The garage configured a $85,950 Buy It Now price, and the chances are that the reserve's value is somewhere close to that point.
Meanwhile, the Vette will continue to sleep in Lynnwood, Washington, and you can see it in person and inspect everything if you contact the sellers.
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