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1965 Chevrolet Bel-Air 4-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 four-door sedan carried V8 power.
156695G147089
8 Cyl
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Framingham, MA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Bel-Air

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 5669 Bel-Air
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code G Framingham, MA
Serial Number 147089 Unit #147089

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1965
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 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 & Stroke10 inches
Horsepower195@4800
Main Bearings5
Rated HP48.05
Cylinders8
Torque285@2800
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Displacement283.04
Compression9.25

Dimensions

Production480801
Weight3530
Width79.6
Wheelbase119
Length213.1
Front Tread62.5
Rear Tread62.4
Height55.4

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
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

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size7.35 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
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$2626.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3

Body

Seating6
Doors4

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.