Presented in original, unrestored condition with an odometer reading of just 54,320 actual miles, this multiple-award-winning 1965 Chevrolet Corvette fuel-injected coupe is the very car that inspired National Corvette Restorers Society judging chairman Dennis Clark and his team to finally develop the NCRS Chevrolet Bowtie/Star judging program for unrestored cars. Established in 1992, this judging program honors Corvettes that have been preserved in original, unrestored condition and thereby present “significant educational and historical value” to the Corvette hobby. In fact, this example was likely the first of only 383 recipients of the prestigious Bowtie Award, in this case having achieved the ultimate 5-Star rating––the highest level possible. This is a well known and highly regarded member of the Corvette community, having been shown at NCRS Chapter, Regional and National meets seven times; it also has the honor of having achieved Bloomington Gold and Bloomington Gold Survivor Certification. According to the included official NCRS/GM Shipping Data Report, it was produced on January 28, 1965, and delivered new by East Side Motor Company in Kirkland, Washington, with Rally Red paint over a white and black interior as one of just 771 1965 Corvettes produced with Rochester Ramjet fuel injection, equalling 3.3% of total production in the final year of “Fuelie” production. In addition to its matching- numbers 327/375 HP small-block V-8 engine, the car retains the complement of factory optional equipment, comprising a Muncie M20 wide-ratio 4-speed manual transmission, 3.55:1 Positraction rear end, off-road exhaust, tinted glass, the Z01 Comfort and Convenience Group with day/night rearview mirror and back-up lights, a teakwood steering wheel and an AM/FM radio with power antenna. It also includes the original Kelsey-Hayes finned aluminum knock-off wheels, correctly fitted with vintage non-DOT 7.75x15 Goodyear gold-stripe tires. This sensational unrestored midyear Fuelie coupe is documented with the warranty book and Protect-O-Plate, the factory original body/trim tag with CCAS/Grenning Trim Tag Affirmation, NCRS Confirmation of Judging Awards, Bloomington Gold Certificate photo and judging sheets, the owner’s manual packet, a show board and a 3-ring binder. With an owner history that includes NCRS judging chairmen Dennis Clark and Roy Sinor, and team leader Dale Fiet among other great custodians, this enduring 1965 Corvette Fuelie coupe is a rare and enticing offering for serious collectors.
