Convertible lovers – do you prefer a hardtop or a soft top? How about both? Featured on AutoHunter is a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette L75 327/300 Convertible that gives its driver plenty of options when it comes to open-air cruising. The car is listed by a dealer in Denver, Colorado, and the auction will end on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. (MST).
To some people, a traditional soft-top convertible brings a few too many compromises to the driving experience (added road noise, hardware maintenance, reduced trunk space, and vulnerability to weather). Having the option to install a hardtop can solve for some of those – and this Corvette delivers.
The exterior is painted Nassau Blue, and the car is accompanied by a black retractable soft top and a color-matched removable hardtop. Exterior features include chrome brightwork, a luggage rack, wheel covers with knock-off hubs, and Hankook whitewall tires. There are some small blemishes noted in the paint, but this car is a solid driver-quality classic for being 60 years old.
By 1965, the Corvette had been out for over a dozen years and was in its second generation. That year, the car received some exterior freshening, including the removal of nonfunctional vents in the hood. It was also the first time that four-wheel disc brakes became standard equipment.
The promotional brochure for the 1965 Corvette said, “From rubber to roof, a sports car for performance- and style-minded individuals.” It also said, “Constant refinement and continual development have gone forward to make the 1965 Corvette Sting Ray more than ever one of the most deeply satisfying driving experiences available in the world.”
Complementing this C2’s Nassau Blue exterior is a blue vinyl-trimmed cockpit, with features including power windows, power steering, a clock, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, a center console, and a unique vertically oriented radio.
Of course, the key to any sports car is its ability to deliver an engaging driving experience. Power comes from a replacement (but date-correct) L75 327ci V8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission. An oil change was performed in December 2025.
The dealer has provided two videos that show an exterior walk-around, an interior overview, and a driving demonstration. The car checks a lot of boxes for enthusiasts, and thanks to those two available convertible tops, it’s a versatile open-air cruiser.
The auction for this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette L75 327/300 Convertible ends Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. (MST).
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