1965 Chevrolet

This 1965 Corvette 396/425HP Coupe Finished In Rally Red with Red and White Leather Interior was Built on May 21st 1965 according to its NCRS Shipping Data Report. The Corvette was Sold New at Guaranty Chevrolet A Chevrolet Dealer Located in San Diego, California known for its high performance Corvettes and Muscle Cars Division. The first owner was a service man stationed in San Diego, California. This Corvette was ordered with performance in mind. Factory ordered options include Code 900UU Rally red Exterior, 444 White and Red Leather Trim, L78 396/425HP Engine, M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission, G81 Posi-traction Rear Axle with 4:56 Gear Ratio, N11 Offroad Service Exhaust System, K66 Transistorized Ignition, P91 Black Sidewall Tires. After the first owner had served his time in Service in California he returned home to Pennsylvania with the Corvette where he would soon trade the Corvette in at the world famous Don Yenko Chevrolet Located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The corvette would be sold and trade hands once more before a long stint in hibernation in the back of the owners machine shop. A NCRS judge Bill C had caught wind of the old corvette in 2002 and was able to convince the owner to sell him the corvette but once the deal was made and Bill returned to pick the corvette up the owner began to have sellers remorse and almost reneged on the deal but Bill was able to get the car secured in his trailer and on his way home. The corvette soon traded hands shortly after Bill had taken possession of the corvette this time the Corvette was off to Boonville, NY to Al Greenings garage where Al, (an NCRS and Bloomington Gold Judge who is Known for his Extensive Corvette Engine, Vin Tag ang Trim Tag Library and his Business CCAS (Classic Car Affirmation Service Where he provides a service to corvette owners of authenticating your corvette Originality including Engine Pad, Trim tag, and Vin plate Authenticity) would go over the Corvette with A fine tooth comb and confirm that this was in-fact the “REAL DEAL”. After Al's short ownership the car was purchased by Bruce in Indiana where Bruce would take the Corvette and prepare the car for Top Flight Judging in 2006 where he would receive an NCRS Top Flight Award. Bruce would go on to have the corvette as part of his collection of special Midyear corvette for another 16 years when he decided he was ready to let go of the corvette. This is when the current owner Joe Verrillo would purchase the corvette after hearing about the 396 through another corvette enthusiast. Upon receiving the corvette Joe had realized what he had was something very special. Retaining all of its original components including Engine, Transmission and Rear Axle in a special 1 of1 maybe 1 of 2 color combination, in unrestored condition with owner history and a story most cars just don't have. Joe decided he would take this Corvette around to national judging events because this corvette just had to be seen! In 2019 Joe and the team at Verrillo Motor Car Co. Prepared this corvette for NCRS Top Flight Judging in 2019 where Joe would achieve an NCRS Top Flight Award. With encouragement from some Top NCRS Judges and 396 Specialist at the judging event that day Joe Decided to take the car to the Bloomington gold Event in January of 2021 for Bloomington Gold OEM, Bloomington Gold Benchmark and Bloomington Gold Survivor Where this Corvette really shined on the judging field achieving all Three prestigious awards. Joe has decided it is time to pass this special corvette off to its new caretaker. There are many Corvettes on the market but to have the opportunity to own a car with not only the Current awards this car possesses but the incredible Owner History and Pedigree this Corvette has is an opportunity that only comes along every so often. Some Collector cars have history and a story that money just cant buy and sets them apart from the crowd. Included in the sale is the Original Owners protection plan booklet and Protect-o-Plate, Original Keys and all Owners manuals along with a binder of awards and Owner history research.

PLEASE NOTE: SALE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE APPLICABLE SALES TAX, LICENSE, REGISTRATION FEES AND $499 SERVICE AND RECONDITION FEE.