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1965 Chevrolet Chevy II 2-Dr. Sedan

The base Chevy II remained Chevrolet's no-frills compact offering in 1965, designed to compete directly with Ford Falcon and Plymouth Valiant in the economy car market. This two-door sedan carried V8 power.
1141158426800
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Chevy II

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 1411 Chevy II
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code 8 Unknown Plant
Serial Number 426800 Unit #426800

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevy II
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl
Plant Code8
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 inches
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement283.04
Horsepower195@4800
Torque285@2800

Dimensions

Production20821
Length182.9
Width69.9
Wheelbase110
Front Tread56.8
Rear Tread56.3
Height55

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.58
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.48

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size6.95 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size9.5

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity16
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Pushbutton Radio, Power brakes, 327 cu. in. V8 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Artesian Turquoise, Cameo Beige, Crocus Yellow, Cypress Green, Danube Blue, Ermine White, Evening Orchid, Glacier Gray, Glen Green, Goldenwood Yellow, Madeira Maroon, Milano Maroon, Mist Blue, Nassau Blue, Rally Red, Regal Red, Sierra Tan, Silver Pearl, Tahitian Turquoise, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, Willow Green

Pricing

MSRP$2187.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Seating6
Doors2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.