1965 Chevrolet Corvette Supercharged LSA 5-Speed Manual

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette Supercharged LSA 5-Speed Manual

Year

1965

Listed price

$209,999

Location

Dunellen, New Jersey

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

766 miles

The second-generation Chevrolet Corvette, known as the C2 or "Sting Ray," arrived in 1963 as a radical departure from its predecessor. Designed by Larry Shinoda and Peter Brock under the guidance of Bill Mitchell, its iconic split-window coupe (for 1963 only) and boat-tail styling cemented its place as an American design icon. More than just a pretty face, the C2 introduced an independent rear suspension, vastly improving handling and ride quality, transforming the Corvette from a straight-line bruiser into a genuine sports car. Over its five-year production run, the C2 evolved, offering a range of small-block and big-block V8s, but its timeless aesthetics and performance pedigree have ensured its enduring desirability among collectors and enthusiasts alike. This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray coupe represents a masterful fusion of classic aesthetics and contemporary performance. While retaining the unmistakable lines of the mid-year Corvette, it has been subtly yet thoroughly reimagined with a supercharged LSA V8 engine at its core. This modern powerplant delivers a thrilling combination of brutal horsepower and instant torque, offering the kind of reliability and drivability that transforms a vintage car into a true daily-driver candidate. Mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, this C2 promises an engaging and visceral driving experience, complete with the unmistakable whine of the supercharger under acceleration. This is an opportunity to acquire a meticulously crafted Corvette that seamlessly blends the best of both worlds.