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1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The Monza was the volume seller of the 1965 Corvair line; the bucket-seat sport coupe drew younger buyers chasing European-style handling.
105375G654321
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Framingham, MA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 0537 Corvair Monza
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code G Framingham, MA
Serial Number 654321 Unit #654321

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvair Monza
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantFramingham, MA
Plant CodeG
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 & Stroke8 inches
Compression8.25
Rated HP47.93
Horsepower95@3600
Main Bearings4
Cylinders6
Torque154@2400
Displacement164
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production88954
Weight2440
Rear Tread57.2
Wheelbase108
Height51.2
Width69.7
Front Tread55
Length183.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
TransmissionPints
Rear Axle Ratio4
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.27
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio3.22
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.84
DriveRear wheel drive

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size6.50 x 13

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Brake Drum Size9.5

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity14
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
CoolingAir cooled
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentAir conditioning, Powerglide automatic transmission, Pushbutton Radio, Power steering

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$2347.00

Other

B&s 3 7/16 & 2 15/16

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.