Fan Friday: Rosa Markley’s 1965 Nassau Blue Corvette Stingray
This week’s CorvetteStoreOnline.com Fan Friday highlights a Corvette that defines the golden age of American sports cars, courtesy of Rosa Markley and her unforgettable 1965 Corvette Stingray.
Some Corvettes are fast. Some are rare. Some are beautifully restored.
And then there are the Corvettes that feel like a living piece of history—cars that don’t just turn heads, they stop traffic.
Rosa’s former Corvette is exactly that: a 1965 Stingray, finished in stunning Nassau Blue, and described perfectly in her own words—“clean and shiny as a whistle inside and out.” It’s the kind of car that doesn’t need a loud introduction. One look at that sculpted C2 body, the crisp lines, and the unmistakable stance, and you already know you’re in the presence of something special.
And this Stingray wasn’t just admired—it was decorated.
Rosa shared that this beauty has won a ton of trophies at shows, and it’s easy to see why. From the gleaming finish to the vintage-correct details, it checks every box for Corvette enthusiasts who love the classic era.
A True C2 Stingray — The Details That Corvette People Notice
What makes this 1965 so striking is that it carries the kind of classic equipment that longtime Corvette fans love to see:
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Side pipes that bring that unmistakable Stingray attitude
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Knock-off wheels (a signature look for mid-year Corvettes)
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A gorgeous white interior that pops against the Nassau Blue exterior
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Both a hard top and a white convertible soft top, giving it two distinct personalities
And one of the most charming lines in Rosa’s description says it all:
“Small engine with a big personality!”
That’s the heart of the Corvette hobby right there. Because horsepower numbers are fun—but the personality of a Corvette is what makes it unforgettable.
A Corvette Household, Through and Through
Even though Rosa and her family no longer own this particular 1965, the Corvette lifestyle clearly never left.
She shared that they’re still very much a Corvette household, currently owning:
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A 2014 black-on-black coupe with red calipers
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A 2012 Carlisle Blue Convertible
And if there’s one thing that ties all their Corvettes together, it’s the family motto:
“Clean as a whistle.”
That’s not just a maintenance style—it’s a Corvette mindset.
Because anyone can buy a Corvette… but it takes true passion to keep them spotless, show-ready, and worthy of the legacy.
Classic Corvette Favorites from CorvetteStoreOnline.com
For C2 owners (and anyone who loves the mid-year era), CorvetteStoreOnline.com carries the kind of community-loved items that help preserve and celebrate classics like Rosa’s 1965:
CorvetteStoreOnline.com is proud to share stories like Rosa’s, because Fan Friday is about more than the car—it’s about the passion, pride, and community behind it.
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We can’t wait to highlight the next Corvette that keeps the legacy alive!