A matched pair of black-on-black Midyear Corvettes is set to attract serious attention when they cross the block Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Mecum Auctions Kissimmee 2026 event, offering two distinct interpretations of peak small-block performance from the 1960s.
Leading the pairing is a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette coupe equipped with the rare L84 fuel-injected 327 cubic-inch V-8 rated at 375 horsepower. Finished in Tuxedo Black with a matching black interior, the coupe retains its original matching-numbers drivetrain and four-speed manual transmission. According to auction details, the car earned a National NCRS Top Flight award with a 95.8 judging score, placing it among the most accurately preserved examples of its kind.
Production data confirms it is one of only 771 Corvettes built with the L84 fuel-injection setup for 1965. Documentation includes CCAS and Grenning engine stamp affirmations, trim tag verification, owner history dating to new, and an NCRS Shipping Data Report. Original components such as the Kelsey-Hayes knock-off wheels with Goldline tires, jack, wrench, and hammer are also included. The car shows 52,231 miles on the odometer and was delivered new through Frontier Chevrolet in Fresno, California, with a documented production date of Feb. 2, 1965.
Parked alongside it in the Saturday lineup will be a 1967 Corvette L79 convertible, also finished in Code 900 Tuxedo Black with a black interior and black convertible top. This example is powered by the high-performance 327/350-horsepower L79 V-8 paired with an M20 four-speed manual transmission. Factory air conditioning adds a notable comfort feature seldom seen on performance-focused Midyear convertibles.
The 1967 convertible carries Bloomington Gold Certification and is supported by its original tank sticker and Protect-O-Plate, along with CCAS affirmations for the engine pad, trim tag, and factory documentation. Ownership history from new accompanies the car, along with judging sheets, certificates, and award pins.
While both cars share the same exterior color and small-block power heritage, they represent two different extremes of the Midyear Corvette experience: the 1965 coupe reflecting the raw, racing-oriented edge of mechanical fuel injection, and the 1967 convertible combining high-output performance with open-top touring capability.
Together, the pair offers a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire two properly documented, black-on-black Midyear Corvettes with verified drivetrains and national-level judging credentials—an appearance that will likely rank among the most closely watched moments of the Kissimmee 2026 auction schedule.
This amazing collection is being sold at Mecum’s largest sale of the year in Kissimmee, Florida. Visit there to see other collections and vehicles on offer. Better yet, consign your car or collection today!
