1965 Chevrolet Corvette L78 for sale at Volo Auto Museum (V20159)

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Only 618 Legendary L-78 Corvette coupes were ever made. 1 owner car almost it's entire life! I bought it from the son of the owner that bought it in 1966. We have a vintage picture of the owner sitting in the car. This is a real, #s matching car. It was frame off restored by a Corvette restoration company in 2005 with the intention of having it judged. The owner never did get around to taking it to any Corvette shows and then he passed away. We spoke to the restorer and he recalls a very clean body and #s matched throughout.
What makes the L-78 legendary: This was the first big block ever put in a Vette. It was a direct decendant from the "mystery 427" race engine. 425 was the highest horsepower GM ever produced in a 396. GM wanted to make sure it could handle it by giving it 4 bolt mains and substatially beefing up the bulkhead over the bearings. They came with a forged crank with chamfered holes for extra oil. The rear main and rod journals were larger. Heavy duty rods with aircraft bolts were used. The heads were redesigned, it is 11:1 compression. Solid lifters were used for high revs. On top is an aluminum high rise with a big Holley carb and a transistorized ignition. Upgrades were also made to the handling and cooling system. The good looking power bulge hood let people know there was something special underneath it.
EXTERIOR: Factory color-Milano Maroon. The fit and finish is excellent. Claimed to have all original body, the restoration shop says it was excellent. I did not see any damage, cracks or problem areas. The gaps around the doors and headlight doors are excellent. The paint is gorgeous, it's polished like glass. The glass is excellent. Weatherstrips were replaced. All the chrome and trim is new or restored. The side pipes look cool and sound even cooler! Dressed up sharp with reproduction gold line tires and knock off wheels.
INTERIOR: Rare maroon color. Overall in excellent shape. The dash pads are excellent the instrumental panel and gauges are mint. It has correct 6500 red line tachometer, quartz movements in the clock. Original Am-Fm radio and optional power antenna work. Steering wheel looks new, center console is very good, original seatbelts are good. Very good upholstery, carpet and headliner. Visors have some wrinkles. Door panels look new. Owner's manual is in the glovebox, jack is in proper location, it has carpeted mats.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Legendary 396 making 425 hp and 415 lbs of torque. Back in 1965 this was a big deal, especially in a small Corvette! This is vin # matching, correct casting codes and dates. It is very authentic with it's original components. Stock valve covers, exhaust manifolds and aluminum intake. #s matching carb is included but not on the car. Correct fuel filter and air cleaner. It has upper and lower ignition shielding and braided plug wires. Correct orange overspray on the manifolds, correct deep groove pulleys. Restored, correctly dated alternator. Correct dated radiator, expansion tank and original thermostat housing. Correct GM hoses and clamps. Correct spring clamp battery cables, a new reproduction battery still in the box is included. It has optional power brakes. Everything appears to be proper, correct and clean.
UNDERSIDE: Looking up at the motor it is spotless. It has correct canister type oil filter Original vin # matching Muncie 4-speed. The driveshaft has assembly line markings. Original 4.11 posi dated and coded to this car. The body was off the frame for a complete restoration. The underbody was cleaned down to it's raw fiberglass, no damage or repairs. The chassis was disassembled prepped and painted. The suspension and steering was completely rebuilt or replaced. It has independent suspension front and back. It was the first year for disc brakes on a Corvette and they are at all 4 wheels. The brake system has been completely restored. Lines and hoses were replaced, e-brake assembly is hooked up.
This is one of the all time greatest muscle cars. Stunning good looks of the mid year coupe, a motor that makes thunder out the pipes and a 4-speed to shift through the gears all make this one exciting car! #s matching, rarity and quality makes this a solid investment. It's a win-win.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my professional impression of the vehicle.
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[@tootsie5052]

Love the coupes , that design is timeless.

[@scatpackbob3707]

Amazing Vette! Wow, love the color and especially that 396/425 under the hood!

[@elbacajones1403]

One of the nicest 65 I've ever seen.

[@VG-iq8xq]

The C2's are just so insanely beautiful. This one is a stunner

[@markwilliams5606]

65 L87 Corvette! My All time Favorite Car. To me. The Very Best! 🤠🇺🇸🏁💪

[@johnthonig8832]

L78

[@Batman-wv5ng]

Timeless beauty.

[@bbb462cid]

Wow. We wants it, precious, we wants it.

[@michaelmancini5773]

That’s a beautiful vintage Corvette Stingray, the pipes are awesome, interior awesome, only thing I’d change, are the bias ply tires, I’d put Goodrich TA radials on it,a bit wider

[@ianmcculloch6839]

What a beauty !

[@karaDee2363]

Beautiful looking car

[@HolyDiverBronco]

A Chevy..........So of course, I love it.

[@tombankwel4822]

Din,t Roy Rogers had one like this named trigger, gourgeus car absolutly awsome 🦇 from the batcave thanks Jay grams president of volo auto museum 😊 😊 😊

[@gerardomanuelortiztellado1460]

BEUTIFULL BEUTIFULL 🙏👍😍♥️

[@unclerudy9797]

Just WOW !

[@billyfoster3223]

It's a beauty!!🌹❤️🤟 I'd buy it if I had the money!😁😄🛠️

[@427bullis]

Greatest color on a c2

[@kenpringle6568]

At 6:20, Jay, you are funny! 😁

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johndavey72]

Hello Jay. I've said before the coupe is just so nice ,and this one is absolutely top drawer in every way ! Over here in the uk l've seen a '63 roadster 327 , which looks very nice for £45k . I think that's very cheap . Whats your opinion .

[@richardgadoury8452]

I've had several corvette. These cars are timeless, for many reasons. If this is going to be your car, not an investment and you can afford it, buy it. I'm 74 and will buy another one. Goodluck...

[@johnthonig8832]

I have a L79 Roadster

[@clevelandbrowns3325]

Love the car but if you look up the VIN number this car came from Saudi Arabia.. Not sure what's up with that.

[@clevelandbrowns3325]

Get the Vin number and google it. Car was shipped from Saudi Arabia

[@VoloMuseumAutoSales]

@@clevelandbrowns3325 The son of the original owner shipped it overseas to be part of an extravagant auction being put on in Saudi Arabia. We were told it kinda flopped, out of 100 cars, barely a handful sold. So he had it shipped back & we bought it from him.

[@sanfranciscobay]

Listed at $125,998.

[@daveklein2826]

Great price

[@andymccumber72]

I like it how much?

[@VoloMuseumAutoSales]

This is sold. You can always find our current inventory using this link. www.volocars.com/auto-sales/vehicles

[@robertdean6222]

Are they the original Kelsey wheels Jay?

[@robertdean6222]

If it’s a one owner car Jay how many miles?

[@mrknotthall]

He mentioned it in the video

[@daveklein2826]

Watch the video again

[@281crane]

$125,998

[@carygregory7772]

Thank you