65 race car, anyone know the history?

[Chris E.]

Ok so here is a 65 425hp coupe for sale here in the Frozen Tundra (MN). Radio delete, side pipe, PAINT DELETE (primer) code JJ. This seems like a pretty rare car. I'm not affiliated with the car in any way, in case anyone is wondering. I just saw it on the web for sale.

Anyone know the history of something like this? Odd that they didn't choose power brakes for a full-on racer like this.

http://www.carad.com/status/ShowroomViewVehicle.cfm?listing=10095611

[Russ U.]

Re: 65 race car, anyone know the history?

Chris-

You should take a look at the Corvette Race Car Registry website.

Many C1 and C2 Corvette race cars have lost their race history. If a car has not been restored, you can often find telltale clues - like evidence of a rollbar. And then you use whatever info you have on the car to track down former owners, if possible.

Russ

[Edward S.]

Re: 65 race car, anyone know the history?

I have a 65 396/425 which came with radio, heater, power windows and side pipes. Many options were not available If you ordered a big block. Just because the car was a radio delete and a primer car does not mean it was part of a race team. In those days most big blocks were ordered with few options in an effort to save weight - as many were used right out of the showroom for street or drag racing. It is a shame that alot of original blocks did not survive the drag racers, it was however great fun and kept most of us out of trouble with the law. I would like to have some of the money I lost picking the wrong car.
By the way If you ordered side pipes the best way to enjoy the radio would be to take it out of the car.

[Bruce B.]

Re: 65 race car, anyone know the history?

The seller states that the restoration "was done nicely".
If the paint code was "JJ" , Then why was it painted red?

[Steven B.]

Re: 65 race car, anyone know the history?

'Read the "Features" section. It includes a sliding rear window, towing pkg, etc. It describes a pick up.

[Bill W.]

Re: 65 race car, anyone know the history?

even with the very poor photos there are lots of wrong stuff.