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1965 Chevrolet Nova 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat

The Nova was the upscale trim level of the Chevy II line in 1965, offering more comfort and style features than the base model while maintaining the compact car's practicality. This two-seat station wagon carried V8 power.
116355N159795
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
Body
Norwood, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Nova

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 1635 Nova
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code N Norwood, OH
Serial Number 159795 Unit #159795

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantNorwood, OH
Plant CodeN
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
Rated HP48.05
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Torque285@2800
Displacement283.04
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Horsepower195@4800

Dimensions

Production21524
Wheelbase110
Width69.9
Length187.6
Height55.1
Rear Tread56.3
Front Tread56.8

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.00 x 13

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
Battery12
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and center

Equipment

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

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$2619.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Seating6
Doors4

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.