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1965 Chevrolet Impala 2-Dr. Convertible

The 1965 Impala was Chevrolet's best-selling model and America's most popular car, representing the last year before the Caprice became its own series and dethroning Impala as the flagship. This convertible ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
Confidence 95%
163675F149476
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Flint, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chevrolet Impala

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code 6367 Impala
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code F Flint, MI
Serial Number 149476 Unit #149476

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower275 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 396 cu.in. V8
Horsepower325 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement396 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower385 HP @ 5200 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 427 cu.in. V8
Horsepower425 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement427 cu.in. CID
Carburetor3x2-barrel
Compression11.0:1

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 & Stroke9.125 inches
Cylinders6
Compression8.5
Horsepower140@4400
Rated HP36
Displacement230
Torque220@1600
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production72760
Weight3470
Length213.1
Wheelbase119
Width79.6
Rear Tread62.4
Front Tread62.5
Height55.1

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission2
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
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 Size7.75 x 14

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
Cooling11 Quarts, Water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentPower seats, Power windows, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, Pushbutton Radio, Air conditioning, 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$2944.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors2
Seating5

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.