Tired of falling behind Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and even Buick, Chevrolet got serious for 1965. Although the familiar 327 was now offered in 350bhp tune (L79), the hot Chevelle SS for 1965 was the limited edition 396, known as the Z-16 package. Only 201 of these 375bhp bruisers were made (200 hardtops and 1 convertible). All had stouter convertible-type frames, beefed up suspensions, front and rear anti-roll bars, and faster power-assisted steering. A Muncie 4-speed with axle ratios as high as 4.56:1 were available instead of the standard 3.31:1 gears. With 56% of the vehicle’s weight over the front wheels, handling and braking was subpar. It would take another year before the 396 would become available to the masses and the Chevelle SS was transformed into a true muscle car.

Production: 72,500
Engines: 283 V8 195bp. 283 V8 220bhp.
327 V8 250bhp. 327 V8 300bhp.
L79 327 V8 350bhp.
Z-16 396 V8 375bhp@5600rpm, 420lb-ft@3600rpm.
Performance: Z-16 396/375: 0-60 in 6.0 sec, 1/4 mile in 14.66 sec @ 99.8mph.

1965 Serial Numbers

Description: (example – 138375B100444) 13837 Model number (13737 – 2dr coupe, 6cyl / 13767 – 2dr convertible, 6cyl / 13837 – 2dr coupe, 8cyl / 13867 – 2dr convertible, 8cyl) 5 Last digitof model year (1965) B Assembly plant (A-Atlanta, B-Baltimore, G-Framingham, K-Kansas City, Z-Fremont) 100444 Consecutive sequence number
Location: The serial number is located on a plate attached to left front door hinge post.

1965 Option list

Option number

Description

Quantity

Price

13737 2 dr coupe, 6 cyl. 7,452 $2,539.00
13767 2 dr convertible, 6 cyl. 1,133 $2,750.00
13837 2 dr coupe, 8cyl. 64,532 $2,647.00
13867 2 dr convertible, 8 cyl. 7,995 $2,858.00
A01 Soft Ray tinted glass (all windows) 53,604 $31.25
A02 Soft Ray tinted glass (windshield) 147,435 $19.95
A31 Electric control power windows 2,052 $102.25
A33 Power rear window 11,587 $26.90
A41 4 way electric control power seat 717 $64.60
A46 Electric control driver´s bucket seat 23 NA
A47 Custom deluxe rear seatbelts 820 $12.95
A49 Custom deluxe front seatbelts w/retractors 107,978 $7.55
A62 Seatbelts deletion 29,864 $11.00 CR
A66 Divided second seat 78 $37.70
B70 Padded instrument panel 140,610 $18.30
C06 Power top 8,710 $53.80
C08 Black vinyl roof cover 2,442 $75.35
C48 Heater & defroster deletion 7,751 $72.00 CR
C50 Rear window defroster 1,667 $21.55
C60 Four Season AC 42,098 $363.70
F40 Special front & rear suspension 26,386 $3.80-$4.85
G66 Superlift rear shock absorbers w/automatic level control 587 $86.15
G75 3.70 ratio rear axle 96 $2.20
G76 3.36 ratio rear axle 2,759 $2.20
G80 Positraction rear axle 3.08 ratio3.36 ratio3.70 ratio 23,023 $37.70$37.70$37.70
J50 Vacuum power brakes 29,236 $43.05
J65 Special brakes w/metallic facings 1,506 $37.70
K02 Temperature-controlled radiator fan 343 $16.15
K24 Closed positive engine ventilation 53,054 $5.40
K66 Transistorized ignition system 209 $75.35
K77 55amp Delcotron generator 346 $21.55
K79 42 amp Delcotron generator 776 $10.80
K81 62 amp Delcotron generator 164 $64.60-$75.35
L26 140hp Turbo-Thrift engine 68,741 $26.90
L30 250hp Turbo-Fire engine 36,261 $94.70
L74 300hp Turbo-Fire engine 13,593 $137.75
L79 350hp Turbo-Fire engine 6,021 $202.30
M01 HD clutch 662 $5.40
M10 Overdrive transmission 4,076 $107.60
M20 4 speed synchromesh transmission 39,092 $188.30
M35 Powerglide transmission 254,750 $188.30-$199.10
M55 Transmission oil cooler 113 $16.15
N10 Dual exhaust 6,881 $21.55
N33 Comfortilt steering wheel 7,251 $43.05
N34 Sports-styled walnut grained steering wheel w/plastic rim 2,166 $32.30
N40 Power steering 125,808 $86.10
P01 4 brightmetal wheel covers 125,202 $21.55
P02 Simulated wire wheel covers 6,544 $57.05-$75.35
P19 Spare wheel lock 264 $5.40
P58 7.35-14-4pr whitewall tubeless tires 118,716 $39.70
P61 7.75-14-4pr nylon whitewall tubeless tires 2,391 $73.20
P67 6.95-14-4pr whitewall tubeless tires 93,406 $28.70
T60 HD 66 plate 70 amp-hr battery 14,252 $7.55
U03 Tri-Volume Horn 5,461 $14.00
U16 Tachometer 7,724 $48.45
U60 Manual control radio 52,851 $50.05
U63 Push-button control radio 187,895 $58.65
U69 Push-button control AM/FM radio 2,794 $136.70-$150.15
U73 Rear antenna 2,794 NC
U80 Auxiliary speaker 24,658
V01 HD radiator (NA w/AC) 21,104 $10.80
V31 Front bumper guard 15,200 $19.95
V32 Rear bumper guard 11,037 $9.70
V55 Luggage carrier 7,423 $43.05
Z01 Comfort & convenience equipment type A 209,641 $30.15-$40.90
Z13 Comfort & convenience equipment type B 7,405 $39.85-$50.60
Z16 Special sport coupe & convertible equipment 201 $1,501.05
724 Bucket seats trim 3,234 NA
759 Vinyl interior trim 1,562 $5.40
950 Two-tone exterior paint combinations 5,100 $16.15

1965 Suffix Codes
Suffix Displacement Engine Type Carburetor Power Transmission/ Application
AA, AC 194 cid I-6 1 bbl 120hp 3 speed manual
AG, AH 194 cid I-6 1 bbl 120hp 3 speed manual w/AC
AL 194 cid I-6 1 bbl 120hp Powerglide automatic
AR 194 cid I-6 1 bbl 120hp Powerglide automatic w/AC
CA 230 cid I-6 1 bbl 140hp 3 speed manual
CB 230 cid I-6 1 bbl 140hp 3 speed manual w/AC
CC 230 cid I-6 1 bbl 140hp Powerglide automatic
CD 230 cid I-6 1 bbl 140hp Powerglide automatic w/AC
DA 283 cid V-8 2 bbl 195hp 3 speed manual
DB 283 cid V-8 2 bbl 195hp 4 speed manual
DE 283 cid V-8 2 bbl 195hp Powerglide automatic
DG 283 cid V-8 4 bbl 220hp 3 speed manual
DH 283 cid V-8 4 bbl 220hp Powerglide automatic
EA 327 cid V-8 4 bbl 250hp 3 or 4 speed manual
EB 327 cid V-8 4 bbl 300hp 3 or 4 speed manual
EC 327 cid V-8 4bbl 350hp 4 speed manual
ED 327 cid V-8 4 bbl 300hp transistor ignition
EE 327 cid V-8 4 bbl 250hp Powerglide automatic
EF 327 cid V-8 4 bbl 300hp Powerglide automatic
IX 396 cid V-8 4 bbl 375hp 4 speed manual

1965

Exterior color codes
Name Code
Tuxedo Black A
Ermine White C
Mist Blue D
Danube Blue E
Willow Green H
Cypress Green J
Artesian Turquoise K
Tahitian Turquoise L
Madeira Maroon N
Evening Orchid P
Regal Red R
Sierra Tan S
Cameo Beige V
Glacier Gray W
Crocus Yellow Y

Interior trim codes
Name Code
Saddle 710
Black 714
Blue 741
Fawn 770
Red 786
Ivory / Black 792
Slate 799
Ivory / Aqua 796

Convertible top color codes
Name Code
White Std
Black AA
Beige AB

Vinyl top color code
Name Code
Black 6

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