I am looking very seriously at buying a 65 chevelle convert. there is not one locally, yet, so I haven't been able to sit in one. I am 6'5". can anyone tell me if there will be enough leg room to be comfortable?

Thanks.

Im 6'1" with long legs and fit in perfectly. I couldnt ask for a better fit.

Also, one thing to remember is that it is pretty easy to completely relocate the seat. So if it doesnt fit right, just move the seat back...might make for a tight fit for someone behind you.

Thanks Mike.

I'm 6'4'' and I fit in my 71 with a bench seat, I dunno if thats any help with a 65 or not.

Im 6'3 and when I had a bench seat and stock steering wheel in my 69 I was kinda cramped but it was still managable

I'm 6'4" and have a 65 convertibe and have plenty of leg room. I have an electric drivers bucket seat and tend to drive it all the way back and there is a lot of room left in the back seat for passengers. I also have a 71 bench seat convert and I don't think it has near the leg/head room the 65 does. I'd buy it, I'm sure you'll fit! :beers:

Thanks guys. I think I found one. its a 65 ss clone convert, 350 vortec, hd turbo 350 trans, ac, disc brakes in front, stereo w cd, looks like its in pretty good shape. he wants $25k. does that sound like a good deal?

That should buy you a great car! Is it a great car??

why did the blonde chick buy a convertible?.....she wanted more legroom :p

here is the link for pics. what do you think?

http://www.logicart.com/malibu/

I know I typically come up on the cheap side of the price range and I'm sure others will tell me so but 25k seems high for that car. Looks really nice with but seems more of a driver than others that I've seen. I don't pretend to know the 60's Chevelles but the paint gouges and the wiring harness connections under the dash and in the engine compartment kinda bother me and could be a sign of other "short cut" type flaws.

Anyone else?

Hey Elipp, are you from Los Angeles or Louisiana? That can make a difference in what you get/pay for your car. Out here in California, cars are starting to go for that amount. Just look through www.collectorcartraderonline.com (http://www.collectorcartraderonline.com) in the california region and the prices are up there.

I am in los angeles, and I cant find a better deal than this one, and I've been looking for months. Even across the country on traderonline there seems to be few deals. there is a similar 65 ss clone on traderonline now that is about $10k more.

Also, have you tried going to different car shows and meets? THe big Pomona meet will have many cars, the So Cal Chevelle and Camino club has meets and cars for sale. There are many other shows as well. The prices wont be any cheaper but you will at least be able to look at many different cars.

I thought about Pomona but its far for me and somebody told me you had to get there super early, and there aren't many chevelles. I will check out the so cal club.

It's a nice car, but in my opinion it isn't a $25k nice car.