1965 L78 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Racer

Condition:	Used
Make:	Chevrolet
Model:	Corvette
Type:	Convertible
Trim:	L78
Year:	1965
Mileage:	46,000
Color:	Tuxedo Black
Engine:	396
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	2WD
Interior color:	White
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	San Jose, California, United States

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Description of 1965 Chevrolet Corvette L78

L88's Predecessor

1965 L78 Stingray Racer

The REAL DEAL! Recently confirmed by NCRS judge of its "396 big block"L78 authenticity. He also confirmed the very rare Options/non options, 456 gears, and the block being a L78 big block NOM. A real garage find (a say this tongue in cheek) as my car has never been registered in any of the Corvette registries, Never been in any of the Corvette clubs, Never been to any car shows and driven very little since owned. Never been out of the garage much since 1986. The NCRSjudge was very surprised andexcited to see this 1965 rare build big block racer did exist and is unknown in the corvette circles. I was told by owner in 1987 that the car originally started out as a drag car. I have pictures in its race form before 2004 restore.

Factory 1965 L78 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Roadster
Factory 456 gears/rear end
Factory Hard top only, soft top delete and no soft top hardware
Factory AA tuxedo black exterior on white interior
Factory M20 transmission
Factory Transistor ignition car but I do not have the part
Factory No radio job/No power steering, power brakes
Factory Heater but rest of car is option delete
Factory Heavy duty suspension

The Car has a L78 nom "396" motor born several months after my car. Over the years it has been confirmed by 5 different Corvette pros with combined experience of well over 100 years that this car is a real big block, NOT a clone or Tribute car. The Real Deal! As in any investment due-diligence is always a must but you will not be disappointed. A California car that has always been garage since owned.
I have will share the pictures of the car in race form and the name of the NCRS judge to the future buyer. The Corvette is in Driver Condition. Clean title in hand and MOTIVATED TO SELL! The car is in DRIVER condition. There are scratches on the exterior panel behind drivers seat where the hardtop rest. Stock mirror frame good but the glass fell out and will need new mirror glass replaced. I will be posting more pictures throughout the weekend.

On Jul-16-18 at 12:37:26 PDT, seller added the following information:

New info on the motor. This was written by a NCRS judge who came down and went over my car as well as the motor:
"Short block 3855962
The short block is from a 1966 Chevelle 375HP, 4 bolt main. The stamping I read “EG”, Very light-barely able to read correctly - I might be wrong on the “G”).
The vin on the engine, read correctly, is 6 “Z” 1 4 8 ***(Z = Fremont CA plant) and 1966 Chevelle sequence # 48,XXX. It is the same short block as the L78 in the Corvette
but the date is incorrect, cast Feb 26, 1966, a year too late"

On Jul-17-18 at 11:30:18 PDT, seller added the following information:

Note: The hardtop itself is need of a little overhauling. Very usable but needs a little work.

On Jul-17-18 at 12:23:54 PDT, seller added the following information:

I never shipped a vehicle before however I am willing to do what ever I can to assist you with that.Not financially of course.

On Jul-17-18 at 14:26:15 PDT, seller added the following information:

Just a heads up to bidders, I have already turned down offers of $50,000 and $55,000