1965 CORVETTE

• Three functional, vertical front, slanting louvers on the sides of the front fenders; a blacked-out, horizontal-bars grille and different rocker panel moldings were the main styling changes for 1965 Corvettes.
• A new hood without indentations was standard, but Corvettes with a newly optional 396-cid "big-block" V-8 used a special hood with a funnel-shaped "power blister" air scoop.
• Inside the car the instruments were changed to a flat-dial, straight-needle design with an aircraft-type influence.
• The seats had improved support and one-piece molded inside door panels were introduced.
• Standard equipment included: tachometer; safety belts; heater and defroster; windshield washer; outside rearview mirror; dual exhaust; electric clock; carpeting; manually-operated top (convertible) and sun visors.
• A four-wheel disc-brake system was standard, although drum brakes could be substituted for a $64.50 credit.
• Fuel injection was phased out at the end of the 1965 model year.
• New options included a nasty-looking side exhaust system and telescoping steering wheel.
• Eight exterior colors were available:
  • Tuxedo Black
  • Ermine White
  • Nassau Blue
  • Glen Green
  • Milano Maroon
  • Silver Pearl
  • Rally Red
  • Goldwood Yellow
• All convertibles came with a choice of a Black, White or Beige soft top.
• Interior colors were
  • Black
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Saddle
  • Silver
  • White
  • Green
  • Maroon

V.I.N. NUMBERS

• The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was located on a stainless steel plate welded to the right side hinge pillar cross-brace under the glove box
• Convertible Serial numbers ranged from 194675S100001 to 194675S123562
• Coupe Serial numbers ranged from 194375S100001 to 194375S123562

• Engine serial number

• Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
• The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
• The Fisher Body Style Number 65-0867 identifies a Corvette Sting Ray convertible
• The Fisher Body Style Number 65-0867 identifies a Corvette Sting Ray coupe
• The body number is the production serial number of the body.
• The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
• The eight 1965 Corvette exterior colors were:
  • AA = Tuxedo Black
  • CC = Ermine White
  • FF = Nassau Blue
  • GG = Glen Green
  • MM = Milano Maroon
  • QQ = Silver Pearl
  • UU = Rally Red
  • XX = Goldwood Yellow
• Upholstery Codes

IDENTIFICATION

Series No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
194	37	1965 Corvette 2-dr. Fastback Coupe - 2 passenger	$3947	3570 lb	8,186
194	67	1965 Corvette 2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger	$3212	3645 lb	15,376

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