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1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 2-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat

The Chevelle 300 was the base trim level of Chevrolet's mid-size line in 1965, positioned between the compact Chevy II and full-size models as a practical family car. This two-door station wagon ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
1311552110016
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
Body
St. Therese, Que., CAN
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 3115 Chevelle 300
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code 2 St. Therese, Que., CAN
Serial Number 110016 Unit #110016

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle 300
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 194 cu.in. I6
Horsepower120 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement194 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower220 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower375 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

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

CarburetorAutolite
Bore & Stroke7.5 inches
Rated HP16.3
Horsepower75@5000
Compression8.4
Valve LiftersMechanical
Torque96@3000
Displacement97.6
Bands3.188 & 3.056
BlockCast Iron
Main Bearings5

Dimensions

Production63796
Rear Tread55
Height50
Length163
Width69.4
Wheelbase94

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2.8
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRack & pinion
1st Gear Ratio3.65
Reverse Ratio3.66
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears4
4th Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.97
3rd Gear Ratio1.37

Suspension

Rear SuspensionSemi-elliptic leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.00 x 13

Brakes

Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Service BrakesDual hydraulic
Brake Drum Size9

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity11
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 7.0 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTubular and fin

Equipment

EquipmentFront disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning, Radio, 122 cu. in. Inline 4 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsDark Green Metallic, Grabber Green Metallic, Grabber Yellow, Gray Gold Metallic, Light Gold, Medium Brown Metallic, Medium Green Metallic, Model T Black, Pastel Blue, Pinto Blue, Pinto Gold, Pinto Lime, Pinto Red, Pinto Yellow, White

Pricing

MSRP$2062.00

Body

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.