Highlights

Thoroughly restored in the USA
Assessed in 2017 with a high condition rating by a German appraiser
Featured in Automobilista magazine, January 2022 issue
Imported to Poland in 2018

The Appeal

Perhaps one of the most iconic American cars of all time, and almost certainly the most iconic of the Corvettes, the C2 was an aerodynamic masterpiece. Loaded with muscle, it made great use of wind tunnel testing - something that hadn't often been used in mass-production cars beforehand, and was a brand new technology for Chevrolet.

Those sleek lines would go on to influence every Corvette that followed. It was so different from the original C1 that it earned a name of its own, influenced by those smooth, almost organic shapes and high-octane speeds: The Sting Ray. That name became a central symbol of automotive culture, and it's arguably a reputation that Chevrolet has never managed to capture in quite the same way since.

This 1965 example is a great ambassador for just how special the Sting Ray was. Boasting a 5.3-litre V8 engine providing an incredible 300hp, this Corvette was fully restored in the USA before arriving in Poland in 2018. It's been fully appraised, featured in Automobilista Magazine, and very well cared for.

This is one of the ultimate American sports cars - and it's well worth, if not demanding of your interest.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1965
Imported to Poland in 2018 by the current owner
Assessed by a German appraiser in 2017
Market value estimated at €79,000
Featured in Automobilista magazine, January 2022 issue
Valid MOT
Currently indicates 25,582 miles on a five-figure odometer

The Condition

Bodywork is in fine order with no cracks or splits we can spot to the fibreglass
Very minor chips and marks to the paintwork
Fold-out headlights in good working order
Chromework is still bright and contrasts nicely
All seals look in good order
Glasswork and lenses appear free of fractures
Wheels and tyres in good overall condition
Underside is remarkably clean and nicely kept, with no signs of corrosion
The interior is in very good order
As expected for the C2, it's an impressive array of dials with a swept-back sitting position
All on-board equipment, switches, meters, and gauges are fully operational
The seats are free of any rips or tears
Carpets are nicely kept and protected by matching floor mats
Wood-trimmed steering wheel completes the array nicely

The Mechanics

5.3-Litre V8 powerplant, offering around 300hp
Manual transmission
Engine bay looks in very good order
All fluids changed only a few months ago
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
We understand the car to be starting, shifting, driving and braking as it should
Engine runs flawlessly, ready for driving

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