1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible â?" 327/300hp, 4-Speed, Ermine White over Red Why This Car Is Special The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray is widely regarded as the high-water mark of the C2 generation, and for good reason. It was the first model year to offer four-wheel disc brakes as a factory option, and it arrived with a revised hood and cleaner styling that eliminated the previous years' controversial hood vents. The chassis carried over the fully independent rear suspension that had made the 1963 introduction so significant, but by 1965 Chevrolet had refined the package into something that felt more finished and capable. Total production for the 1965 model year was 23,562 units, split between coupes and convertibles.
