Corvette Stingray 1965
Colour: White with Blue Stripe
Engine Block: V8 Big Block
Driver Position: Left Hand Drive
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Price: £220,000
FOR SALE: 1965 Corvette Stingray Race Car – Iconic American Muscle with Racing Pedigree.
Turn heads and own a piece of motorsport history with this stunning 1965 Corvette Stingray Race Car – a purpose-built machine that blends classic design with raw, race-bred performance. This isn't just a vintage Corvette – it's a track-proven legend that delivers adrenaline, style, and serious collector value. Notorious for being the fastest down the straight at the famous Goodwood Revival its a serious American muscle machine
Key Features:
Authentic 1965 Stingray Coupe – Fiberglass body, aggressive stance, and iconic rear window styling.
Race-Built V8 Engine – High-performance 400ci , professionally built for the track with forged internals, high-compression pistons, performance camshaft, and an ear piercingly loud straight pipe exhaust. Estimated output: over 500hp.
4-Speed Manual Transmission – Period-correct and fully rebuilt, delivering the pure analog driving experience every enthusiast craves.
Competition-Ready Suspension – Sway bars, and race-spec bushings for tight cornering and stability at speed.
Roll Cage & Safety Equipment – FIA-legal full cage, race harnesses, and fire suppression system.
Vintage Racing History – Documented participation in SCCA and classic car racing events
Immaculate Presentation – Finished in a very sporting white and blue, featuring original-style decals and racing livery that honors its legacy.
Why Buy This Car?
This Corvette isn't just a collectible – it's a track-ready weapon that pays homage to the golden era of American racing. Whether you're looking to dominate vintage racing weekends or add a historic gem to your collection, this Stingray delivers unmatched style, performance, and provenance.
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Corvette history. Serious inquiries only.
History
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A Legend on the Track: The 1965 Corvette Stingray Race Car
The 1965 Corvette Stingray stands as one of the most iconic American sports cars ever built—and its presence on the racetrack helped solidify the Corvette’s reputation as a true performance machine. With its aggressive styling, lightweight fiberglass body, and powerful big block V8, the ’65 Stingray was a favourite among privateers and professional racers alike.
This model year marked several key performance advancements, including the introduction of four-wheel disc brakes as standard—a huge leap in stopping power—and the availability of the L76 and L84 high-performance engine options, capable of pushing over 375 horsepower. On road courses across America and in SCCA-sanctioned events, Stingrays dominated with a balance of brute force and agile handling.
Drivers and tuners took full advantage of the car’s potential, transforming it into a formidable competitor that could go toe-to-toe with European rivals. Today, race-prepped ’65 Corvettes are celebrated not only for their performance legacy but also for representing the peak of C2-era engineering and the rise of the Corvette as a global racing icon.
