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In 1965, the big news for Chevelle fans was not only a 327 with 350hp, but the addition of the limited edition 396, known as the Z-16 package. With just 201 of these pavement pounders produced, 200 were hardtops and one was a convertible. Boasting 375hp the Z-16 package included stouter convertible-type frames, heavier-duty suspension, front and rear anti-roll bars, and faster power-assisted steering. A Muncie 4-speed was optional. A ’65 Chevelle with the 396 had been timed at just 6.7 seconds 0-60MPH and a quarter mile at 15.3 at 97MPH. With 375hp, a 160-mph Speedometer and lots of chrome under the hood the ’65 Chevelle 396 boasted a lot of sport with plenty of power.

Options included:

· Power Steering
· Radio
    - including a pushbutton AM, pushbutton AM/FM, a manual-tune AM
· Positraction
· Soft-Ray Glass
· Power Windows
· Comfortilt Steering Wheel
· Four Season Air Conditioning
· Cruise Control
· Four-Way Power Seat
· Power Brakes
· Power Convertible Top
· Simulated wire wheel covers / Vented wheel covers
· Whitewall tires
· Compass
· Rear seat speaker
· Clock
· Front and rear bumper guards
· Sport steering wheel
· Powerglide automatic transmission
· Overdrive and 4 speed Synchromesh transmission
· Heavy-duty radiator
· Heavy-duty battery
· And more……