1965 Pontiac Star Chief 4-Dr. Sedan
The Star Chief represented Pontiac's upper-level full-size offering with a longer 124-inch wheelbase, featuring enhanced trim and comfort appointments that positioned it between the Catalina and top-line Bonneville.
256695P186310
V8-389: 389 CID V8 (256-338 HP) or V8-421: 421 CID V8 (356-376 HP)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Pontiac, Michigan
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Pontiac Star Chief
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 56 | Star Chief |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | P | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Serial Number | 186310 | Unit #186310 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelStar Chief
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from series code.
V8-389
V8-389: 389 CID V8 (256-338 HP)
Horsepower256-338 HP
Displacement389 CID
V8-421
V8-421: 421 CID V8 (356-376 HP)
Horsepower356-376 HP
Displacement421 CID
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.)
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1965 through 1966
Headroom front38.4
Headroom rear37.7
Height55.2
Legroom front42.8
Legroom rear38.1
Length221.7
Nameplate origin1954
Wheelbase124.0
Width79.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)