1965 365 HP TANKER on BAT Auctions

[E S.]

Neat car! How about the price? ( Might get a little warm in the cabin, though, if that long distance, high speed, road trip is during hot weather)

[Michael J.]

Re: 1965 365 HP TANKER on BAT Auctions

This one has been for sale for a while on Hemmings.

[Michael J.]

Re: 1965 365 HP TANKER on BAT Auctions

Well, $187K wouldn't buy it.

[Duke W.]

Re: 1965 365 HP TANKER on BAT Auctions

I mean no offense to anyone, but I don't get the obsession with tankers, and some other rare, but rather impractical options. Since the 36.5 gallon fuel tank takes up most of the useable luggage space they aren't very practical, and God forbid if you ever get rear ended by a SUV or pickup truck. The standard 20 gallon steel tank is dangerous enough as is.

I was thinking of ordering one on my SWC 59 years ago last month, but when I checked out Alan Green's early Z-06 and saw how much room it took I forgot about it.

These fiberglass tanks, now 55-59 years old are known to deteriorate. They don't rust, but gasoline is a solvent and eventually it will break down the polyester resin. The standard 20 gallon steel tank can rust, but repros are available at a reasonable price.

IMO just because and option is "rare" doesn't mean it's actually desirable especially if it was designed for racing and you want a car you can actually enjoy driving on public roads and maybe even a little "light" high performance driving like autocross or track time events.

Duke

[Michael J.]

Re: 1965 365 HP TANKER on BAT Auctions

Right Duke, certainly on a practical scale there are drawbacks, but then again the Rochester FI systems really are not all that practical either, but who can resist a C1 or C2 fuelie.........

[Duke W.]

Re: 1965 365 HP TANKER on BAT Auctions

I'm glad you took no offense. Whenever I'm asked what's the best mid year Corvette - and I assume the person wants one to drive and enjoy - I say a '67 (Coupe or Convertible, any color combination, whatever your preference) with a 327/350, WR 4-speed, 3.36 axle, and factory A/C. And if you're a "senior citizen" like many of us, maybe add PB and PS.

You can drive and enjoy that car anywhere, and this is from the original owner of a SWC!

Duke

[Michael J.]

Re: 1965 365 HP TANKER on BAT Auctions

I don't mind if people don't like what I do, I got over that long ago. I like all C2s, I just find the tankers to be very unique and rare, and the reasons someone ordered that option, and I have talked to many, are always fascinating. I also find the L79 and L36 to be the best driving C2s, A/C is a plus, as is leather interior, and a contrasting exterior/interior combo I really like. But what about that awkward huge pillar between the rear windows on a '63, talk about impractical.......yet.......

[Duke W.]

Re: 1965 365 HP TANKER on BAT Auctions

I never understood the objection to the '63 backlight by the press and others. I never had a visibility problem, and I was always on the lookout for cops back in the day. With the short rear fender the outside LH mirror provided a good view to the side and rear, and I adjusted the inside mirror to pick up the RH blind spot, and the split rear window was just too cool!

When it was ditched for '64 I figured the ~10K Split Window Coupes would always be special and never go out of style, and those who had it removed to "update" their cars were fools.

Duke

[Michael J.]

Re: 1965 365 HP TANKER on BAT Auctions

A deal was struck between the high bidder and the owner, so this car did sell.