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1965 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat

The Bel Air held the middle position in Chevrolet's full-size lineup in 1965, offering more trim and features than Biscayne while remaining more affordable than the luxurious Impala. This two-seat station wagon ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
155355Y208238
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sta. Wagon, 2-Seat
Body
Wilmington, DE
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Bel-Air

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5535 Bel-Air
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code Y Wilmington, DE
Serial Number 208238 Unit #208238

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantWilmington, DE
Plant CodeY
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 & Stroke9.125 inches
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Horsepower140@4400
Torque220@1600
Rated HP36
Displacement230
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production184316
Weight3810
Length213.3
Wheelbase119
Height55.4
Width79.6
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.94

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size8.25 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Cooling11 Quarts, Water pump

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Power seats, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Pushbutton Radio, Air conditioning, Power windows

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Almond Fawn Metallic, Artesian Turquoise, Azure Aqua Metallic, Bahama Green Metallic, Cameo Beige, Crocus Yellow, Cypress Green, Danube Blue, Daytona Blue Metallic, Desert Beige, Ember Red, Ermine White, Evening Orchid, Glacier Gray, Glen Green, Goldenwood Yellow, Goldwood, Lagoon Aqua Metallic, Madeira Maroon, Meadow Green Metallic, Milano Maroon, Mist Blue, Nassau Blue, Palomar Red Metallic #2, Rally Red, Regal Red, Riverside Red, Saddle Tan Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Sierra Tan, Silver Blue Metallic, Silver Pearl, Tahitian Turquoise, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, Willow Green

Pricing

MSRP$2829.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

Body

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.