Freije & Freije Auctioneers Offers a Sunfire Yellow 1965 Corvette Convertible Bought From Its 44-Year Owner

Freije & Freije Auctioneers is bringing a splash of color to Indianapolis this week with a Sunfire Yellow 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible that checks nearly every box a Sting Ray fan could want. Offered as Lot 22046 in The Fall Big Boy Toy Auction hosted by The Auto Dealers Exchange, this open-top Corvette combines a V8, a four-speed manual, side exhaust and knock-off wheels in one very photogenic package.

The headline detail in the auction listing is the car’s ownership story. Freije & Freije Auctioneers notes that the Corvette was purchased from a previous owner of 44 years, the kind of long-term stewardship that classic Corvette buyers look for. Four decades with one caretaker is a strong sign of a car that was kept, driven and enjoyed rather than passed from hand to hand.

The color is a big part of the appeal. Sunfire Yellow is a cheerful, confident shade that shows off the Sting Ray’s sculpted fenders and the sharp crease running down each flank, and the photos supplied with the lot show the paint gleaming under showroom lighting. With the white soft top raised the car looks formal and tidy; with it stowed, the long hood and tapered tail take center stage.

Model year 1965 is a landmark for the C2 Sting Ray, as Chevrolet made four-wheel disc brakes standard across the line and added a big-block option to the Corvette order sheet. Whichever way a buyer looks at it, this convertible represents the Sting Ray at the height of its mid-1960s mystique, and the Corvette Sting Ray script and crossed-flags emblems on the car make the heritage clear at a glance.

Step inside and the black interior offers a classic driver’s-eye view: a pair of deep round gauges, a three-spoke steering wheel and a cockpit-style dash wrapped around the front seats. Freije & Freije Auctioneers also lists a telescopic steering column, a desirable convenience that lets the driver dial in a comfortable position behind the wheel.

The driving experience is spelled out in the lot description: a V8 engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission, the combination that defines the Sting Ray for many enthusiasts. Add the side exhaust, which gives the car its throaty mid-1960s attitude, and the Corvette promises plenty of sound and character whenever the throttle is opened.

Details like the knock-off wheels and Michelin Gold Line tires finish the look, bringing a period-correct, race-inspired touch to this Sunfire Yellow Sting Ray. Under the hood, the V8 sits neatly in a clean engine bay, ready to be admired by anyone who inspects the car in person before bidding.

With an opening bid of just $5, the 1965 Corvette Lot 22046 page makes it easy to join the action, and bidders can register to take part online or in person. Whether the goal is a weekend cruiser, a show-field centerpiece or a long-term addition to a collection, this Sting Ray convertible is the sort of car that earns smiles at every stoplight.

THE FALL BIG BOY TOY AUCTION HOSTED BY THE AUTO DEALERS EXCHANGE – OCT. 30TH @ 12 PM & OCT. 31ST 10 AM
The Fall Big Boy Toy Auction hosted by The Dealer Exchange will be held October 30-31 in Indianapolis, Indiana. With memorabilia and great classic and collector cars on offer, make sure to visit their website to see the lots and get registered to bid. If you are in the area, and would like to consign your car space is still available.