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1965 Chevrolet Bel-Air 2-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 two-door sedan carried V8 power.
156115F329138
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Flint, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Bel-Air

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5611 Bel-Air
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code F Flint, MI
Serial Number 329138 Unit #329138

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantFlint, MI
Plant CodeF
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
Displacement283.04
Torque285@2800
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Horsepower195@4800
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Rated HP48.05

Dimensions

Production99188
Weight3460
Front Tread62.5
Length213.1
Width79.6
Height55.4
Wheelbase119
Rear Tread62.4

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7.35 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
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

Equipment409 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, 396 cu. in. V8 engine, Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, 327 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Pushbutton Radio

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$2573.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Doors2
Seating6

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.