1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Silver 327 Fuel Injected Fuelie & Ride My Car Story with Lou Costabile

[@bruceh92]

Fuelie, sidepipes, spinners, silver paint - yep, most iconic Vette ever! Nicely done guys, beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@livewire2759]

I prefer black... but silver is great too. Hell, these Corvettes look good in every color.

[@skinnerhound2660]

Hey Lou, another home run. My buddy has owned a glen green '65 FI coupe for thirty plus years. He is an NCRS judge and did a body off restoration that turned out perfect IMHO. It is a real car, many out there are not. The '65 was a solid lifter 375hp, last year for mechanical FI. It has a sound of its own. Only 771 were produced and many were replaced with carburetors because of the lack of trained mechanics who had the knowledge to service them. They are actually very reliable if properly serviced. Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hey Skinner Hound, This one is well hit....it could be...it might be....A HOME RUN! :-) Lou

[@bryantcurtis2665]

I love how polite you are to these car owners. I wish there were more people like you.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Curtis :-)

[@davestelling]

Agree, gentleman Lou!

[@motorTranz]

Possibly one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

WINNER ! You're welcome motorTranz

[@paulkirkland1535]

Ah Lou; A definite home run. This is the ultimate C2 Corvette! A '65 fuelie is the best of all worlds. The 327 ci /375 hp V8 is the best small block ever made. Last year for fuel injection (reappeared again in '82 C3 in the form of cross fire injection) and first year for 4 wheel disc brakes. Wow love it love it. Gr8 colour too. Have a gr8 God bless day and stay safe. Don't forget your mask.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul, This one is back.... it could be....it looks like a HOME RUN! :-) Blessings received, and God bless you, Lou (Mask on after the video, keep me in prayer)

[@helpmenow7]

No mask for this corvette lover

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

My morning coffee is always better w/'65 fuelie 'Vette! This one is fully restored & ready to roll. If you want it, you'd better hurry, because I don't think Marty will be able to hold onto it for too long. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Yes, a 65 fuelie Vette goes well with lunch & dinner too :-) You're right, when I posted this video today, this one is SOLD. You're welcome, Lou

[@champlain2222]

Only one word for describe this Corvette : WOW

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "WOW" from you :-)

[@theraven9156]

6 weeks ago I bought a 63 split window 4 speed 300hp..... im watching the snow melt🌞 up here in Canada... just waiting patiently

[@loucostabile]

Hi the raven, Congratulations on your AWESOME car! A WINNER for sure, Lou

[@BrianandChristine1210]

I sure appreciate all you do so that we have the opportunity see all these amazing classic cars. Thank you so much Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, I'm having FUN, and appreciate you sharing you're enjoying the episodes with me :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@russelladams6432]

Beautiful example of an iconic American car. I love the second gen body style. My favorite being the '63. This '65 is awesome. Man.....fuel injected, side pipes, four speed, spinners and gold lines. What a great combination. So cool. Thanks for sharing this gem, Lou. Take care.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy the design & looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

Very nice resto. The silver/silver combo is a top choice. It just looks right. That first generation Stingray design was/is a total work of art. Beautiful from every angle in and out. I believe the attractive side-pipe exhausts were strictly a dealer-installed option. When my father worked for Chevy, I remember those shields would get hot! Who cared though - they looked awesome. I'll always be a fan of Corvettes. The coolest car ever built.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your first hand knowledge of the pipes, Lou

[@davidtaber6613]

@@loucostabile Lou, the "side pipes" were a factory build option. The factory side pipe covers had a pressed molded insulator shield on the back side so there was never a "Hot" issue. Too bad that the "total restoraion" did not include the correct gold stripe tires were the stripe were recessed not outward, the knock off center cap stripes should be red, white and blue in a clock wise orientation, battery should be an Delco acid type with six yellow caps. I have owned a very similar '65 Silver/Silver leather with added factory fuel injection Coupe for over 28 years and always receive many positive comments at shows on the Silver/Silver combination.

[@vernrosquites5998]

An AWESOME, SLICK & CLASSY Sports Car. This car is indeed an Amazing vehicle. The engine is fully equipped with power brakes, etc. I have no other words to describe the beauty of this powerful car.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@NewtonWashinton]

Awesome Corvette! 327cu in, 360hp, 4 speed, like you said Lou it does not get much better than this. It's a good thing I was not there I would have been drooling on this one. Thanks Lou for showing this Rare Beauty.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Newton, Happy to read you think this one is "Awesome" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@johnthonig8832]

@@loucostabile 360 or 375 h p?

[@Funsho97]

Beautiful Corvette from my birth year!!! Love the color and the sound from those factory side exhausts is just to die for!!! Really enjoyed the shots at the beginning with the car in the sunlight, very nice touch Lou!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you and this car share the same birth year :-) Glad to read you enjoy the color, pipes, and video shots too, Lou

What a beautiful '65 Corvette Stingray! My father likes it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lucas, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and glad to read your Father like it too :-) Lou

[@tct9mm151]

Without any doubt, the C2's are my favorite Corvette and the side pipes are an absolute MUST! This beautiful example is stunning! GREAT VIDEO LOU.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy the C2 Design :-) Me too, Lou

[@georgemattar1182]

I want it. A friend of mine bought a brand new 65 fuelie. It is the lowest mileage example left at 1,571 miles. The car recently failed to sell with a bid of $490,000.

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, You're Friend has a nice car too. Sounds like a car to video for this Channel, Lou

[@patcurrie9888]

Amazing Vette, perfect color (there are plenty of red & black Vettes) Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, High praise for this Vette :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@MissBossCampagna]

I’m so happy to see this episode! That looks like one my dad had way back. Now I gotta go find the pictures I have. Any other day I’d find them and now it’s like where are they..,. He had so many different vettes. I really love how that sounds. I even put in my earbuds for this..... I love the rumble!rumble!rumble! Thanks so much for sharing and putting a big smile on my face! Have a amazing Friday!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Annette, Wishing you a amazing Friday too. So happy to read how happy this episode makes you :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@MissBossCampagna]

@@loucostabile :)

[@mosesknows2062]

When people ask... "What's your fav American car"? I always say, "the C-2 Corvette, Coupe, small block"...

[@loucostabile]

Hi moses knows, High praise for the C-2. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MiguelPerez-yk7eb]

I got ya beat with the 63 stingray split window c2 corvette

[@MiguelPerez-yk7eb]

@@klasseact6663 yeah and its better lookin too😂😂😂

[@mosesknows2062]

@@MiguelPerez-yk7eb While the 63' is probably the most valuable, I'm not a fan of the styling cues as compared to the later years of the series... Never liked the raised spine that ran the entire roof through the two-piece rear window or the large fake "egg-crate" hood intakes... The 63' had carry over 1950's styling that was cleaned up and made more modern starting in 64'... Thx, Moses.

[@johnthonig8832]

@@MiguelPerez-yk7eb Sting Ray

[@JONMEREDITH]

WOW! I would just LOVE to take this Vette out for a drive! Thanks for yet another great video!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi JON, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you on this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@21nixonme6]

Wasn't my exact favorite year but I love the mid 60s body styles the best! And absolutely love 327s, so hard to find the old fuel injection ones! Excellent car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 21nix onme, Happy to read you think this car is excellent :-) Lou

[@kevinsnyder4425]

Lou, that vette is absolutely stunning !! Love the silver, too. ! That had to be one fun ride. !

[@loucostabile]

Kevin, High praise for this car :-) Yes, a FUN ride, and glad I can take you along for the ride, Lou

[@patkane761]

You're right Lou, the C2s are the nicest looking of all the Vettes. I had a 64 Tuxedo convertible that I got from Terry McCallister in Napoleon Ohio. You knew you had to pay attention when you drove those cars, they ran like scalded dogs! Thanks for another awesome video Lou 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pat, Glad you like the C2s too. Cool you have 64, NICE! My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@sking2173]

Beautiful ! One of the few cars from that era that handled truly well. Very noteworthy ... the ‘65 Vette with power brakes (like this one) is the first American production car that had a tandem braking system. Beautiful cars then, and still beautiful today.

[@loucostabile]

Hi S King, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and happy to read you appreciate the handling and looks of this car, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

What an iconic car! Beautiful example. Thanks, Marty and Lou for sharing this with us. Lou, I look forward to each and every one of your videos. The videos are truly a highlight for me. Thanks for all the good work that you do to document these treasures.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Thank you for your support, I really appreciate that. Happy to read you enjoy this "iconic car!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! Yes, sir, one of the all-time great masterpieces of the late great Bill Mitchell, and fuel injected and steppin' out over the line, just the way Springsteen would want it! Whoever bought this one is very fortunate to have this Silver Pearl! Many thanks to you and Marty for this amazing thrill ride!

[@loucostabile]

HI iswc27, "one of the all-time great masterpieces of the late great Bill Mitchell" Happy to share this masterpiece with you :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@AELITACHANTAL]

Hi Lou! Thank you for one more great video! And I like this car! The design and the color look nice! And the cockpit like an entrance door. We are on the plane now! :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aelita, Happy to read you like this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@plymouthduster2252]

Another great video Lou love watching your channel. Man that brought back memories for me riding with my Uncle Sam in his 1961 Fuelie Corvette. Man I miss that car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read this one brings back memories of Uncle Sams car :-) NICE! Lou

[@1575murray]

It's unfortunate that Chevrolet discontinued the 327/375 fuel injected engine in 1965 but it was an expensive option and the introduction of the 396 and later 427 big block engines at lower cost (but increased weight) caused its demise. Fuel injection came back in later years as the entire auto industry eventually discontinued the use of carburetors.

[@loucostabile]

Hi murray1575, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@jimmy19601000]

Love all Corvettes, but the 1967 is my favorite ! 😃

[@loucostabile]

Hi jimmy19601000, Like this one? Enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIKoYqx-lsljhZI

[@tippey2011]

What a beautiful unit this is Lou! I think it has a outstanding restoration on this unit. Sounded healthy and fast Lou! I love the style of this Corvette and the color is really pretty. Loved that old style fuel injection. Was a great video Lou I enjoyed seeing this unit a lot. As always Lou thanks for sharing with us!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this one with me :-) You're right, this one is pretty fast. Glad you're along the the right, and you're welcome, Lou

[@goneshootin61]

My favorite corvettes are the 1st and 2nd gen ! Nice one Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve S, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou

[@normmelanson9345]

Got to love the sound of that corvette hell yeah

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@danmorrissette4814]

WOW!!!!! Sound is Addicting !!!!!!!!!!! This car is Fantastic ~~!! Gloss is insane on Her! Love IT! Cool Vette dealer to!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan, High praise for this cars looks and sounds :-) Lou

[@deadbeatproz]

This car is a all time classic

[@loucostabile]

Hi 2020 Slots, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@dancerjim]

Beauty! And the cars nice too! Lol. Had a ‘65 365 horse for many years.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jim, Happy to read this one brings back memories of your car :-) Lou

[@guglielmo64]

Beautiful Vette! Great video Lou

[@loucostabile]

Hi guglielmo64, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and the video too :-) Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

Adrenaline Rush! 😍

[@loucostabile]

NICE :-)

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

¡Que belleza! Excelente vídeo...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy this car & the video :-) Thank you, Lou

[@edgillis4686]

Port fuel injection, 4-wheel independent suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes in 1965! I don’t think that combination appeared on any US produced car for many years after ‘65. This is my favorite C2 Corvette.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed, Happy to read this is your favorite C2 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@fredkelbert1913]

Hi Lou, The side exhaust that you noted are referred to as “Lake Pipes.” According to Wikipedia, they were developed and tested on the dry lake beds in California. As you’re no doubt aware, the development of exhaust systems can have a major impact on engine horsepower and performance, and with this “Fuelie Corvette,” that’s no exception! Because of the heat generated by them, they have vented covers to protect your legs when you enter and exit the car. I’m not sure if you’re a “Beach Boys” fan, but in one of their songs they refer to “Lake Pipes roar.” I think on one of their album covers they also featured a Corvette, and that exhaust feature may have inspired those lyrics. As a side note, when I was a kid growing up in the sixties, I had a battery-powered 1963 Corvette Sting Ray, and this car story reminds me of that toy. As usual, I enjoyed your review, and I hope you enjoy these additional insights that I share. Cheers!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fred, I do enjoy the insights you share. Thank you. Cheers, Lou

[@davidbroughall3782]

Second generation body style can't be beaten.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@chuckvan1961]

My friend growing up in high school had a 63 ,,,it ended up around a tree on 8 mile in 1968. No joke 🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Happy to read your Friend has a 1963 :-) Sad to read the end result :-( Lou

[@keithmiles3287]

Oh what a SWEET ONE. I always thought 68 new mako shark look was not as nice as this style.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Happy to read you enjoy this "SWEET ONE" :-) Lou

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Iconic.....beautiful car. Thanks

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome.

[@1955mouse]

wow, that's my kind of sports car thanx lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mouse, Happy to receive a "wow" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Gorgeous Fuelie !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uncle Rudy, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@terrym5023]

Morning Lou! I noticed that old 50"s white car in the corner. Anything special about that one? 🤔😁

[@loucostabile]

Morning Terry! Here is that 1953 Corvette in the corner, enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqLaamyDn6-bjKc

[@motorTranz]

@3:28--> "Body By Chevrolet" not "Body By Fischer", interesting.

[@loucostabile]

Good catch

[@theenchanteduniverseoflife1450]

Now that's cool

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@elliottkardashian4281]

I enjoy all your shows

[@loucostabile]

Hi Elliott, Thank you :-) Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Very nice 😊

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you think this one is "Very nice" Michael :-)

[@michaelcoffey7362]

😀@@loucostabile

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Whoa! What a Beauty! 😁

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Silver a great color hold up the best

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this one in silver :-) Lou

[@johnmc67]

And you guys don’t even mention the 4 wheel disc brakes? Or how light that 327 was on the nose compared to the bigblock, making this car a great 1 for bombing through the twisties!! 65 fuelie, one of the all time greats. Period.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, High praise. Thank you for sharing the details we missed, Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

Great car !!! Memories of being a kid and riding my bicycle to a local Chevy dealership. StingRay on the lot (!). Price tag, just over $5,000. Staggering amount of money to a kid of 8 in '65. It was...looked it up, $41K in todays money. ha, cars and SUV's that pass me on the freeway may cost this now.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read this one brings back fun memories as a kid :-) NICE! Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

@@loucostabile Thanks, Lou. Sorry to 'bore you for 6 or 7 minutes..." A little Jimi :)

[@elliottkardashian4281]

Lou just too nice manoman

[@loucostabile]

Hi Elliott, Thank you :-) Lou

[@kevinlevin872]

What type of transmission inside this car and how many miles does this car have

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin, Not sure. Lou

[@tonycolca2241]

When the rochester fuel injection is correct it cannot be topped!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@leeannkaluakini1890]

Can you please do a 1958 Plymouth fury

[@loucostabile]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJe4dXl-gcuamsU

[@helpmenow7]

Marty the 70 LT-1 was the best small block. Sorry

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing.

[@johnmilner7603]

My favourite Vette years is the C2 1963-67 but only in the Stingray Coupe. I really dislike the C2 convertibles.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this one is a favorite for you :-) Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

No doubt will go for an absolute truckload of cash... Hard to believe in the early 70s Hot Rod classified ads these were just used cars.....o for the want of a time machine with add on cargo hold

[@loucostabile]

You're right, just a used car then, and now a cherished prize.