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 ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
Confidence
95%
155115S227617
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Bel-Air
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 5511 | Bel-Air |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 227617 | Unit #227617 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeS
Pattern SourceGM
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
Clutch Size9.125 inches
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Rated HP36
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Horsepower140@4400
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production99188
Weight3310
Length213.1
Width79.6
Wheelbase119
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Height55.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.94
Suspension
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Cooling11 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Power seats, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Pushbutton Radio, Air conditioning, Power windows
Colors
Exterior ColorsAlmond 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, Willow Green
Pricing
MSRP$2466.00
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.