This matching-numbers 1965 Fuel Injected Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was produced on January 7th, 1965, according to it's NCRS Shipping Data report. Delivered New to O'Toole Motor Company in Corvallis, Oregon, this Corvette was ordered with both high-performance and comfort in mind. Dressed in Tuxedo Black with black leather interior, this cars options include: L84 327/375HP Fuel Injected Engine, M20 Muncie 4-Speed Manual Transmission, G81 Positraction Rear Axle (3:36 Ratio), J50 Vacuum Power Brakes, N32 Teakwood Steering Wheel, P48 Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels and P91 Gold line tires, A31 Power Windows, and a U69 AM/FM Radio . A recent complete frame-off restoration was completed to Concourse NCRS and Bloomington Gold specifications. All components were restored with high attention to detail, including: Engine (Casting #3782870) (casting Date K 5 4 December 5th 1964) ( Engine Pad 5106194= This cars VIN Derivative Engine assembly Code / F1109HN F=Flint Assembly Plant, 1109= November 9th HN=327/375HP Fuel Injection W/ Transistorized Ignition and Manual Transmission), Rochester fuel injection unit #7017380 (Serial #2786), M20 Transmission Casting# 3851325 (Transmission Vin Stamp S106194) (Transmission Assembly Code= P1222 Muncie Plant on December 22nd), Rear differential (AM 7 10 65= 3:70 Ratio assembled on February 10th 1965), Alternator #1100693 (Dated: 5A2 January 8th 1964), Starter #107320 (Dated 4M3 December 3rd. 1964), Radiator #3155316 (Dated 64L September 1964), and Overflow Tank # 3155416 (Dated:64L September 1964). All systems were restored or rebuilt to concourse condition with many NOS and original parts used. Out of 23,562 Corvettes produced for the 1965 model year, only 1,191 were delivered in Tuxedo Black (only 5% of total production), and only 771 (or 3% of total production) were fitted with the L84 fuel injection Engine Option, making this a rare Corvette indeed. Documents accompanying this car include: Owner's Manual, Owners Protection Plan, and NCRS Shipping Data.
