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Chevrolet Corvette C2 Cabriolet (1965)

Chevrolet Corvette C2 Convertible (1965), new engine, approximately $14,000 invested, newly serviced

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Overview

Manufacturer
Model
Corvette C2 Cabriolet
Year
1965
Transmission
Manual
Horsepower
364
Milage
3.000 km
Not or only partially comprehensible.
Country Version
US
Location
DE-49324 Melle
Color
Rally Rot
Type of auction
With reserve
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Chevrolet Corvette C2 Cabriolet (1965)

Vehicle description

A 1965 Chevrolet Corvette C2 convertible in red with black interior is for sale.

Highlights:

  • Very well-maintained and powerful Corvette C2 convertible
  • New 5.7-liter V8 engine with 364 DIN hp, 503 Nm, and aluminum cylinder heads – only approx. 3,000 km mileage
  • Investments of around €12,000 (including new engine, new shock absorbers, installation of power steering)
  • Last service in April 2025
  • Vehicle is in very good condition, both visually and technically, and ready to drive
  • The car was restored in Kentucky in 2015

General information about the vehicle

  • Year of manufacture: 1965
  • First registration: USA, 07/1965
  • Location: 49205 Hasbergen, Germany
  • Number of owners: unknown (current owner has owned it for over 4 years)
  • No accidents under current ownership
  • Registered
  • H license plate
  • TÜV will be renewed upon sale
  • Ready to drive

Model history

The second generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, known internally as the "C2," was built from 1963 to 1967 and marked a turning point in the history of American sports cars. The striking "Sting Ray" design, inspired by the Corvette SS racing version, combined elegant lines with a powerful presence. In addition to the revised chassis design, the C2 was equipped with independent rear suspension for the first time, which led to significantly improved handling characteristics. The 1965 model year was also the first in which four disc brakes were fitted as standard – a major advance in performance and safety.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

  • Exterior color: Red
  • Interior: black leather upholstery
  • White soft top
  • Repainting cannot be ruled out

Engine and transmission:

  • 5.7-liter V8 engine with 364 hp (268 kW), 503 NM, and aluminum cylinder heads
  • Manual transmission
  • Replacement engine
  • Last service: April 2025

Mileage:

  • Mileage 3,000 km (read, based on new engine)
  • Mileage verifiable: no
  • No service history available

Documentation:

  • German vehicle documents
  • Invoices for investments (approx. €12,000) available

Tires, body, and underbody:

  • Tires: full tread, from 2020
  • Bodywork: good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
  • Underbody: good condition, no rust known
  • Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects:

  • This is an extremely well-maintained vehicle. There are no known defects.
  • Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

For sale is a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette C2 convertible in classic red with black interior. The vehicle has undergone extensive technical refurbishment, including a new engine, new shock absorbers, and power steering. The current engine has an output of 364 hp and a mileage of around 3,000 km, while the total mileage of the bodywork cannot be traced. The vehicle is in very good overall condition and is registered with an H license plate. The TÜV will be renewed before sale. An attractive opportunity to acquire a US classic with solid substance and impressive looks.

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  • Video of the vehicle available
  • Main inspection
  • Current service performed

Comments of this past auction

  • TomTom1-avatarTomTom1
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    22.11.2025 19:05

    Technik: Der 8-Zylinder-V-Motor wurde anfangs vom C1 übernommen. Es war der 5,4-Liter (327 in3) – der sogenannte „Small Block“-Motor – mit einer Leistung zwischen 250 und 360 brutto SAE-HP (kurz bHP), später bis 375 bhp. Mitte des Jahres 1965 wurde der heute legendäre „Big Block“ – ein 425 bhp starker 396 in3 V8-Motor – eingeführt. Erstmals in einer Corvette konnte dieser „Big Block“ dann mit 6,5 Liter Hubraum bestellt werden. Ab dem Jahr 1966 wurde der Hubraum des Motors vergrößert und bot nun sogar 7,0 Liter Hubraum mit einer Leistung von 450 SAE-HP und einem Drehmoment von 544 Nm bei 4000/min. 1967 hatte die Corvette C2 mit L88-Motor beim „24-Stunden-Rennen“ in Le Mans ihr Debüt. Dieser L88 hatte ebenfalls einen Hubraum von 7,0 Litern und Aluminium-Zylinderköpfe. Die Leistung wurde offiziell mit 430 SAE-HP angegeben, realistisch waren 550–600 PS. Dieses Hubraum-„Monster“ war der stärkste jemals erhältliche Motor für den „Sting Ray“. Da in den USA bis 1972 die Motorleistung jedoch ohne Nebenaggregate wie Lichtmaschine, Wasserpumpe und Kühlerventilator gemessen wurde, sind die HP-Angaben erheblich höher als die gewohnten DIN-PS in Europa. LG Tom