Chevrolet Corvette 1965
Description
1965 Corvette Coupe Resto-Mod<br> <br> We are proud to present an elegant, refined, and visually striking 1965 Corvette Coupe Resto-Mod; purpose-built Pro Touring machine beneath its flawless classic styling. Professionally built by award-winning builder John Dubois of Mint Restorations in New Port Richey, Florida. This masterpiece combines iconic Corvette design with modern performance, comfort, technology, and drivability.<br> <br> Completed in October 2026, this one-of-a-kind Corvette was carefully engineered and executed with exceptional attention to detail, retaining the character of the original while delivering 625 horsepower and contemporary road manners.<br> <br> Engine & Performance<br> • Borla 8-stack fuel-injected 6.2L LS3 with a balanced 416 CNC Motorsports stroker kit<br> • 10.75:1 forged aluminum pistons, L92 aluminum square-port heads, and GM LS9 roller camshaft<br> • Competition Cam valve springs and factory GM rockers with trunnion needle bearings<br> • Period-correct custom valve and coil-pack covers<br> • 625 horsepower with polished stainless-steel headers and Corvette off-road 2�-inch side exhaust<br> • Griffin heavy-duty aluminum radiator with dual Spal fans<br> • Overflow tank with sight glass and Corvette Batwing increased-capacity oil pan<br> • Holley Terminator X engine-management system and wiring harness<br> Transmission & Driveline<br> • Heavy-duty GM 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission<br> • Genie shifter concealed beneath the original four-speed shifter handle<br> • Mad Dog Competition 1,800-stall torque converter with dedicated transmission cooler<br> • 3-inch driveshaft with 1350 U-joints and Art Morrison half shafts<br> • Art Morrison differential with 3.52 gears and heavy-duty Posi-Traction<br> Chassis, Suspension & Brakes<br> • Custom Art Morrison GT Corvette chassis with jig-welded, 0.180-inch-wall mandrel-bent frame<br> • Transmission-specific crossmember and QA1 custom-valved Ultra monotube coilovers<br> • Wilwood 2-inch-drop Pro Spindles and Sport IFS control arms with Moog ball joints<br> • Art Morrison power rack-and-pinion steering with 17.5:1 ratio<br> • Ididit tilt steering column with integrated high-beam control<br> • Multilink independent rear suspension with dynamic steering<br> • Strange S60 aluminum differential with TrueTrac limited slip<br> • Heavy-duty CV axles, aluminum knuckles, and adjustable front and rear sway bars<br> • Wilwood drilled and slotted rotors with stainless-steel lines<br> • Superlite six-piston 14-inch front and four-piston 14-inch rear brakes<br> • Polished electric ABS power master cylinder and Electric Brake Limited power emergency brake<br> Exterior<br> • Original factory GM body with iconic 1965 stinger hood<br> • Professionally mini-tubbed body with massaged fenders and extended rear inner-fender panels<br> • Smooth engine-bay firewall and custom removable inner-fender panels<br> • Stock-style fuel tank with Walbro 450 LPH electric pump and custom underbody cover<br> • Cowl vents removed for cleaner body lines<br> • New smoke-tinted glass<br> • Dual mirrors with integrated turn signals and backup lights<br> • PPG Adventure Green finish by Mint Restorations<br> • Repositioned front and rear bumpers with chrome by Space Coast Plating<br> Interior, Comfort & Technology<br> • Handcrafted interior by Unlimited Designs in Dade City, Florida<br> • Soft orange leather seats, dashboard, and door cards with custom stitching<br> • Billet Specialties D-shaped steering wheel<br> • Custom center console with armrest, power-window switches, remote power locks, and concealed Genie shifter<br> • Driver's floor extended 4 inches for additional legroom<br> • Vintage Air serpentine front-runner climate-control system<br> • Dakota Digital tachometer, speedometer, fuel, oil-pressure, voltage, and clock gauges<br> • Classic Auto Sound 740 Series head unit with Rockford Fosgate amplifier and six speakers<br> • Hidden power antenna and concealed windshield-wiper motor<br> • Detroit Speed power headlight motors with halogen headlights<br> Wheels & Tires<br> • American Racing billet wheels<br> • Michelin Pilot Sport 245/45ZR18 front tires<br> • Michelin Pilot Sport 305/35ZR20 rear tires<br> <br> Summary<br> With 625 horsepower, an Art Morrison chassis, multilink independent rear suspension, Wilwood brakes, a modern six-speed automatic, a handcrafted leather interior, and timeless 1965 styling, this Corvette is far more than a restored classic-it is a fully engineered Pro Touring machine built to be driven, shown, and enjoyed.<br> <br> Our exceptional Corvette stands well beyond the most highly sought-after examples, meeting every standard of the "Best of the Best"-Best of Show, Best Engine, Best Interior, Best Paint, & Best Drive<br> <br> Appraisals and inspections are welcomed!<br> <br> Contact:<br> AdventureClassics@gmail.com<br> Call Karen Meranda (727) 580-9919<br> AdventureClassicCars.com<br> Website:<br> <br>