Available · Los Angeles · #AV-10427
1965 Serpent Roadster
427.
12,400 mi · 485 hp · 4 owners · 148/150 inspection
Q1
What will it cost me a month?
Short answerAbout 2 887 $ with 20% down over 60 months at 5.49% APR.
2 887 $per month · paid off Oct 2031
Q2
Has it been in an accident?
Short answerNo. Documented since 1965, a clean California title and a full restoration file.
0
accidents reported
History report · checked Oct 10, 2026
- No accidents · Documented since 1965
- Owners · 4
- Title · Clean · CA
- Service records · Full file
- Open recalls · None
- Odometer · Verified
- 1965Delivered new · Serpent Motor Works, Los Angeles · original 4270 mi
- 1988Second owner · Stored dry in Pasadena, fully documented8,200 mi
- 2019Bare-metal restoration · Marque specialist, matching numbers kept11,100 mi
- 2025Tires & brakes · Avon CR6ZZ all round, brake system rebuilt11,800 mi
- 2026Avava inspection · 150-point check, 148 passed12,400 mi
VIN CSX3127
Q3
What’s wrong with it?
Short answerTwo small cosmetic things — one we fix before delivery. Everything mechanical passed.
Bonnet · front edge
Stone chip
2 mm chip on the leading edge; the aluminium underneath is sealed.
Fixed before delivery — we touch it in, free.
Driver seat · outer bolster
Seat patina
Light creasing where you slide in, typical of period leather. No cracks.
Conditioned · optional re-dye $260.
Checked & fine
- Engine
- Gearbox
- Brakes rebuilt
- Suspension
- Electrics
- Chassis
- Glass
- Paint 140–150 µm
- Wheels
- Cooling
Q4
How does it drive?
Short answerRaw, loud and more civil than you think. Our inspector took it up Mulholland.
Studio walk-round · 6 s
“It idles like a drum kit and pulls like a freight train — the side pipes are pure 1965.”
“Steering is heavy at walking pace and perfect at speed. The rebuilt brakes pull dead straight.”
“No overheating in traffic, oil pressure steady, no smoke on start.”
Q5
Is it a good price?
Short answerYes — 6 800 $ under the market average, and it has already dropped 2 times.
Great deal
172k $avg $195.8k$213k
Market average for 1964–1966 roadsters
This carMarket
Q6
What’s it loaded with?
Short answer27 options — the ones that matter for this car are below.
- 427 side-oiler V8Matching numbers
- Toploader 4-speedClose-ratio
- Side exhaustHand-made
- Halibrand-style wheels15″ knock-off
- Four-wheel discsRebuilt 2025
- Leather bucketsRestored
- Smiths gaugesOriginal style
- Roll barPolished steel
Performance · 9
- 427 side-oiler V8
- Toploader 4-speed
- Side exhaust
- Halibrand-style wheels
- Oil cooler
- Limited-slip differential
- Aluminium radiator
- Four-wheel disc brakes
- Roll bar
Comfort · 6
- Leather bucket seats
- Wood-rim steering wheel
- Tonneau cover
- Soft top
- Smiths gauges
- Wool carpet set
Tech · 6
- Electronic ignition
- Electric cooling fan
- High-output alternator
- Battery cut-off
- Halogen headlamps
- LED tail lamps
Safety · 6
- Three-point harnesses
- Dual-circuit brakes
- Fire extinguisher
- Hazard lights
- Brake servo
- Tracker fitted
Q7
When can I see it?
Short answerTomorrow. It is at Avava Los Angeles — or we bring it to you.
Test-drive slots · 45 min
Book tomorrow · 1:00 pmAvava Los Angeles
8420 Example Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 00000
- Mon – FriToday9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- SaturdayToday10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- SundayToday11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enclosed delivery anywhere in the US · from 490 $ · 2–4 days
Q8
What if I change my mind?
Short answerYou get your money back. The 500 $ hold is refundable, and you have 7 days after delivery.
- 500 $Refundable holdCancel any time within 48 hours and the deposit comes straight back.
- 7Day returnDrive it for a week. Not right? We collect it and refund in full.
- 0PressureJordan answers questions — no hard sell, no chasing calls.
