1965 Chevrolet Corvette C2 489 Big Block Roadster

86 900 EUR

1965 Chevrolet Corvette C2 489 Big Block Roadster

86 900 EUR
  • Model
    Chevrolet Corvette C2 489 Big Block Roadster
  • Year
    1965 June
  • Condition
    Restored
  • Body Type
    Cabriolet / Roadster
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol
  • Power
    428 kw (582 hp)
  • Mileage
    n/a
  • Address
    Klein-Pöchlarn, Österreich
  • Country
  • Published
    Sep 17, 2024
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VIN
N/A
Color
Black
Metallic
No
Engine
GM Mark IV Big Block
Engine Number
N/A
Chassis Number
N/A
Gearbox
Manual
Steering Wheel
LHD
Drive Wheels
RWD
1st Reg. Country
United States
Doors
2/3
Interior Color
Red
Leather Seats
Yes
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Description

Classic super sports convertible of the upper class with a considerable increase in performance, 8 liter MK IV big block V-8 competition engine, 582 DIN hp on Bücker & Essing eddy current brake on transmission output measured at 13° C and 45% humidity, forged and nitrided steel crankshaft, forged steel connecting rods, forged open chamber aluminum pistons, ported Dart II rectangular port open chamber alloy cylinder heads, polished and matched intake ports, 11.8 compression ratio:1, Canam Second Design competition camshaft, Competition Cam aluminum roller rocker arms, rocker stud girdles, Edelbrock Victor intake manifold, Holley Double Pumper 750 CFM, Special Mixture Distribution Tabs, Holley Max Pressure high performance 110 GPH Free Flow fuel pump, Holley pressure reducer, custom light alloy valve covers, high performance oil pump, Setrab oil cooler, Setrab radiator adapter with thermostat and 1 inch oil lines, crankcase ventilation via two Earl's Breather Caps, Griffin high-performance aluminum radiator, electric radiator fan, engine suspension with safety catches, Tilton Micro Drive high-performance gearbox starter, Hooker 2225 HKR Super Competition Long Tube 3.5-inch ignition sequence manifold with ceramic coating, Therma-Tec thermal insulation, two Hooker Aero Chamber high-performance silencers on each side with extreme sound, four tailpipes custom-made from stainless steel, four-speed manual gearbox with precision-centered Lakewood safety gearbox bell housing, hydraulic clutch.

Front axle with composite transverse spring with upper and lower wishbones in reinforced racing design, heavy-duty suspension joints and ball joints, large stabilizer bar, all bearings in polyurethane, power steering from Race Hydraulics.

Rear axle with 2 ¼ inch Gymkhana transverse spring with polyurethane intermediate bearing, VanSteel trailing arms with 50 mm offset, adjustable camber struts with heavy-duty ball joints and modified central mount from Smart Struts, differential with ratio 2.73 : 1, locked Eaton differential cage, drop-forged steel drive flanges with minimized axial play, forged Lakewood universal joints on the drive shafts, reinforced drive shafts, drop-forged steel propshaft flange with forged bearing caps, forged Dana/Spicer universal joint on the propshaft flange, Dick Guldstrand Rear Suspension Locating Kit for stable connection between differential carrier and frame.

Four internally ventilated Vette Brakes Premium high-performance brake discs, four Vette Brakes four-piston brake calipers with stainless steel cylinders, Vette Brakes brake booster, manually adjustable brake pressure regulating valve for individual distribution of braking force between front axle and rear axle, stainless steel handbrake shoes and levers, alloy wheels with central locking, Cooper Cobra White Letter tires 245/60-15.

The original frame was reinforced according to GM racing department specifications and completely spray-galvanized and painted with Bodyplast, green tinted color glass, original genuine leather sports seats, four-point harnesses, original Delco Wonderbar FM radio, brand new black folding top, etc.

The vehicle is in very good optical condition. The paintwork is high-gloss with no scratches or stone chips. The entire interior is also in excellent condition. All original instruments work. Despite its perfect appearance, the philosophy behind this vehicle is "uncompromising high performance"!

The Corvette has papers from the Republic of Austria. It is on display in our US-Car Center in Klein-Pöchlarn and can be viewed by prior appointment by telephone on 0664/593 07 07 from Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00.

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