1965 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-Dr. Sedan
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 four-door sedan ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
155695S234490
6 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Bel-Air
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 5569 | Bel-Air |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 234490 | Unit #234490 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeS
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
Rated HP36
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Horsepower140@4400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production480801
Weight3380
Height55.4
Length213.1
Width79.6
Wheelbase119
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.94
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14
Brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingWater pump, 11 Quarts
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
Equipment
EquipmentPower seats, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Power steering, Power brakes, Pushbutton Radio
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$2519.00
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.