Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Corvette
Year:
1965
Mileage:
5212
Miles
Condition:
Used
Country:
United States
Region:
California
City:
San Diego - CA ,
Zip:
92029
1965 Chevrolet Corvette Pro Street Supercharged 496 Built 4L80E Prof Build
Prof Build! Supercharged 496, Built 4L80E, Roll Cage, Art Morrison Chassis, Wow!
this track-ready 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Pro Street roadster stands out simply by virtue of its insane curb appeal and attention to detail. Of course, the thundering 496 cubic inch big block with it's protruding blower doesn't hurt, and it's got the performance hardware to put all that extra horsepower to use without diminishing the fantastic original C2 look.
A mid-year Corvette roadster is nothing overly unique or incredibly special, right? Sure, they have that timeless Stingray look that we all love, but they've almost become so ubiquitous at car shows and on TV that they almost go unnoticed. And I'm quite sure that unfortunate development was on the drawing boards when this beauty was being restored, because the builders did just about everything they could to ensure this Pro Street stands out from the crowd. They started with an Art Morrison 2x4 square tube custom chassis with steel floors and wheel tubs, and a full 10 point roll cage NHRA certified to 8.5 all powder coated in black. And painting it bright Torch Red certainly helps, giving it an elegantly vivid, attention-grabbing look that respects the Corvette's storied pedigree, while still highlighting all the car's exciting upgrades. The cowl hood is a custom big block 'Stinger' piece that allows that huge motor and blower to stick out and breathe easy, there's a custom decklid out back that was fabricated to cover the oversized fuel cell and dual battery set-up, and the HUGE narrowed, lengthened, and tubbed rear end allows for those GIANT Mickey Thompson rubbers and Weld Racing rims to set the pouncing rake that make this 'Vette look like it's going 100MPH while standing still. Bodywork was nicely done a few years back (there's only 5,212 miles on the build) and looks very good still today with only a few signs of use, with great shut lines and a modern urethane shine on that slick red finish. If we'd have to guess, this was likely a very high-dollar paint job when it was applied, because it still looks so darn good today. The custom egg crate grille and rear chrome bumpers give the Corvette a classic sports car look and with the factory trim around the top and windows still in place, the brightwork sparkles against the high-impact bodywork. There's absolutely nothing on the exterior that wasn't tweaked, upgraded, or polished to a high shine during the restoration, and it's all holding up very well. And yes, that's an Art Morrison wheelie bar set-up out back, so this 'Lil Red Corvette is ready to stand-up and salute the crowd right off the line.
Prof Build! Supercharged 496, Built 4L80E, Roll Cage, Art Morrison Chassis, Wow!
this track-ready 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Pro Street roadster stands out simply by virtue of its insane curb appeal and attention to detail. Of course, the thundering 496 cubic inch big block with it's protruding blower doesn't hurt, and it's got the performance hardware to put all that extra horsepower to use without diminishing the fantastic original C2 look.
A mid-year Corvette roadster is nothing overly unique or incredibly special, right? Sure, they have that timeless Stingray look that we all love, but they've almost become so ubiquitous at car shows and on TV that they almost go unnoticed. And I'm quite sure that unfortunate development was on the drawing boards when this beauty was being restored, because the builders did just about everything they could to ensure this Pro Street stands out from the crowd. They started with an Art Morrison 2x4 square tube custom chassis with steel floors and wheel tubs, and a full 10 point roll cage NHRA certified to 8.5 all powder coated in black. And painting it bright Torch Red certainly helps, giving it an elegantly vivid, attention-grabbing look that respects the Corvette's storied pedigree, while still highlighting all the car's exciting upgrades. The cowl hood is a custom big block 'Stinger' piece that allows that huge motor and blower to stick out and breathe easy, there's a custom decklid out back that was fabricated to cover the oversized fuel cell and dual battery set-up, and the HUGE narrowed, lengthened, and tubbed rear end allows for those GIANT Mickey Thompson rubbers and Weld Racing rims to set the pouncing rake that make this 'Vette look like it's going 100MPH while standing still. Bodywork was nicely done a few years back (there's only 5,212 miles on the build) and looks very good still today with only a few signs of use, with great shut lines and a modern urethane shine on that slick red finish. If we'd have to guess, this was likely a very high-dollar paint job when it was applied, because it still looks so darn good today. The custom egg crate grille and rear chrome bumpers give the Corvette a classic sports car look and with the factory trim around the top and windows still in place, the brightwork sparkles against the high-impact bodywork. There's absolutely nothing on the exterior that wasn't tweaked, upgraded, or polished to a high shine during the restoration, and it's all holding up very well. And yes, that's an Art Morrison wheelie bar set-up out back, so this 'Lil Red Corvette is ready to stand-up and salute the crowd right off the line.
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