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1965 Chevrolet Nova 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The Nova was the upscale trim level of the Chevy II line in 1965, offering more comfort and style features than the base model while maintaining the compact car's practicality. This pillarless sport coupe carried V8 power.
116375N109067
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Norwood, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Nova

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 1637 Nova
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code N Norwood, OH
Serial Number 109067 Unit #109067

Basic Information

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

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl
Assembly PlantNorwood, OH
Plant CodeN
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
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Compression9.25
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement283.04
Horsepower195@4800
Torque285@2800

Dimensions

Production28380
Wheelbase110
Length182.9
Width69.9
Front Tread56.8
Height54
Rear Tread56.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
Reverse Ratio2.58
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.48

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Tire Size6.95 x 14

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity16
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and center
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling16 Quarts, Water pump
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Powerglide automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Pushbutton Radio, Power brakes, 327 cu. in. V8 engine

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$2379.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

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.