Getting the 60's bug again. Here's what I have found:
1965 Red Coupe w/paint at about a 8.5-repaint
No hit body, hood & doors flush, doors close like new
327/365 hp balanced and blue printed at 20k miles
28,200 on odometer (car chassis and overall appearance on a lift looks unbelievable-not restoration, but survivor, my mechanic feels the miles are accurate) Talked to both prior owners, so mileage appears right
Black interior rating at 9.5
Side Pipes added new
Knockoffs added new/new blackwall radials
Owner has original hubcaps/wheels
All gauges/clock work
Chrome a 10
Rubber a 10
Power antena works
Headlights up/down fine
All numbers match front to back except carb, replaced to original specs.
West Virginia to Georgia, no other states.
No protecto plate, minimal paperwork. Build sheet may still be on tank.
I would be 3d owner. 2d owner for 35 years wants $65k or reasonable offer.
Sounds like a nice car --to much $ for me but you may be in a higher tax bracket--If your going to enjoy and drive it sounds good--for an investment --tooo high--with todays gas prices there "may" be a lot on the market soon- -Just my thoughts--Glenn
Sounds high to me also, I would think for 65k you could get alot more at this time. I dont think 65 had tank stickers. With the market slow right now, and being a Coupe, I would go low 50s. JMHO
TOO MUCH $$$$ in todays market!! Plus you'll need paint down the road. $10,000.00.
I hope your not buying it as an investment.
Oh, there weren't tank sheets in 65.
With $65,000.00 you can purchase some Beautiful Mid-Years .
Rick
By your description, it sounds like a really nice car, although it may be around $10K on the high side considering today's market. The August issue of Corvette Enthusiast lists a 65 365 coupe in excellent condition at $67.5K. The same car in Good condition is listed at $37.5K. The article also shows that ALL midyear Vettes that are in "excellent condition have appreciated over the past year.
IMHO, if the car is is as nice as you describe and it only has 28,xxxK on the clock, $55K would be a fair price.
If this is a true numbers matching 327/365 car with matching Muncie, rear end, etc and no rust, no glass damage, all original bonding strips, and in the condition a car with 28K miles, I think it could go for up to $55K. No, not a good investment but a pretty rare low mile car that sounds mechanically done. Depends on what you want since you can get a non-numbers car with unknown miles in nice condition for around $40K but it will most likely need motor, transmission, rear end, trailing arms, etc rebuild in the near future which can cost another 10K+ and still just a nice driver.
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Opinion on 65 Coupe Purchase
-Just my thoughts--Glenn
