One of the most affordable Chevrolet's for 1965 was the Corvair.
1965 Chevrolet Corvair
The 1965 Corvair received more than a face lift from the previous year, it was equipped with more power and more room and hardtop styling. A new 140 hp Turbo-Air engine is available for all models and standard on the Corsa while a 180 hp Turbo Charged engine was also available. The Corvair also features a unitized Body by Fisher, 4-wheel independent suspension, and an air-cooled rear engine.
Unfortunately for the Corvair, is was beginning to build a reputation as being unsafe. Along with the fact that it hadn't changed much over the years and the Chevy II was gaining popularity, Corvair sales began to drop.
1965 Chevrolet Corvair Specifications
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Corvair Series 500 - Six-Cyl
01
39
4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 5P
$2,096
2,405 lbs
17,560
01
37
2 dr Sport Coupe - 4P
$2,022
2,365 lbs
36,747
Corvair Corsa Series - Six-Cyl
07
37
2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 4P
$2,465
2,475 lbs
20,291
07
67
2 dr Convertible - 4P
$2,608
2,710 lbs
8,353
Monza Series - Six-Cyl
05
39
4 dr Hardtop Sport Sedan - 6P
$2,370
2,465 lbs
37,157
05
37
2 dr Hardtop Sport Coupe - 4P
$2,297
2,440 lbs
88,954
05
67
2 dr Convertible - 4P
$2,440
2,675 lbs
26,466
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Corvair
108 in
183.3 in
55 in
56.6 in
6.50 x 13
VIN Numbers
Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left front door hinge pillar (center pillar on Corvair). The Fisher Body number plate on the right-hand side of the cowl gives additional information such as the body style number, the production sequence number, the trim (upholstery) number code and the paint number code.
First Symbol - Manufacturer
1 = Chevrolet
Second & Third Symbol - Series
01 = Corvair 500 six-cylinder
33 = Chevelle 300 Deluxe/Std. El Camino six-cylinder
05 = Corvair Monza six-cylinder
34 = Chevelle 300 Deluxe/Std. El Camino V-8
07 = Corvair Corsa six-cylinder
35 = Chevelle Malibu/Custom El Camino six-cylinder
11 = Chevy II 100 four-cylinder
36 = Chevelle Malibu/Custom El Camino V-8
R12 = Corvir Forward Control six-cylinder
37 = Chevelle Concours six-cylinder
13 = Chevy II 100 six-cylinder
38 = Chevelle Concours/Super Sport V-8
14 = Chevy II 100 V-8
53 = Biscayne six-cylinder
15 = Chevy II Nova exc. Super Sport six-cylinder
54 = Biscayne V-8
16 = Chevy II Nova exc. Super Sport V-8
55 = Bel Air six cylinder
17 = Chevy II Nova Super Sport
56 = Bel Air V-8
18 = Chevy II Nova Super Sport
63 = Impala six-cylinder
23 = Camaro six-cylinder
64 = Impala V-8
24 = Camaro V-8
66 = Caprice
25 = Deluxe Camaro six-cylinder
67 = Impala Super Sport six-cylinder
26 = Deluxe Camaro V-8
68 = Impala Super Sport V-8
31 = Chevelle 300 six-cylinder
94 = Corvette
32 = Chevelle 300 V-8
Fourth & Fifth Symbol
- Body Style
11 = two-door sedan
39 = four-door hardtop or sport sedan
15 = two-door station wagon 6p
45 = four-door station wagon 9p
17 = two-door hardtop
47 = two-door hardtop
27 = two-door sedan
67 = convertible
35 = four-door station wagon 6p
69 = four-door sedan
37 = two-door hardtop or sport coupe
87 = two-door hardtop
Sixth Symbol - Last Digit Of The Model Year
5 = 1965
Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia
(P) Pontiac, Michigan
(B) Baltimore, Maryland
(R) Arlington, Texas
(C) Southgate, California
(S) St. Louis, Missouri
(D) Doraville, Wisconsin
(T) Tarrytown, New York
(F) Flint, Michigan
(U) Lordstown, Ohio
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts
(W) Willow Run, Michigan
(J) Janesville, Wisconsin
(Y) Wilmington, Delaware
(K) Kansas City, Missouri
(Z) Fremont, California
(L) Los Angeles, California
(1) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
(N) Norwood, Ohio
(2) St. Therese, Quebec, Canada
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
Started at 100001
Paint Codes - Exterior Colors
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Color Name / Code
Color Image
A - Tuxedo Black
Lucite® Code - 88
Dulux® Code - 93-005
NOTES: General Motors paint code plate for all models except Corvair and Corvette is located under the hood at the top of the firewall on the left or right of the upper shroud. Corvair paint code plate is on the left rear wheel housing. Corvette paint code plate is under the dash, below the glove compartment.
Paint Codes - Interior Colors
Color Name / Code
Color Image
Color Name / Code
Color Image
White
Lucite® Code - 4024L (semi-gloss)
Dark Green
Lucite® Code - 9225LH (flat)
Light Fawn
Lucite® Code - 9170 (semi-gloss)
Midnight Green
Lucite® Code - 9193LH (flat)
Medium Fawn
Lucite® Code - 9171LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Turquoise
Lucite® Code - 4628L (semi-gloss)
Medium Dark Fawn
Lucite® Code - 9182L (semi-gloss)
Dark Turquoise
Lucite® Code - 9176LM (semi-gloss)
Medium Dark Fawn
Lucite® Code - 9202LH (flat)
Dark Turquoise
Lucite® Code - 9197LH (flat)
Medium Saddle
Lucite® Code - 4626L (semi-gloss)
Medium Blue
Lucite® Code - 4630L (semi-gloss)
Dark Saddle
Lucite® Code - 9178LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Blue
Lucite® Code - 9172LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Saddle
Lucite® Code - 9199LH (flat)
Dark Blue
Lucite® Code - 9194LH (flat)
Medium Slate
Lucite® Code - 4623L (semi-gloss)
Red
Lucite® Code - 9183LM (semi-gloss)
Dark Slate
Lucite® Code - 9175LH (semi-gloss)
Medium Red
Lucite® Code - 4625LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Slate
Lucite® Code - 9196LH (flat)
Dark Red
Lucite® Code - 9201LM (flat)
Gunmetal
Lucite® Code - 9191LH (flat)
Black
Lucite® Code - 88 (semi-gloss)
Medium Green
Lucite® Code - 4633L (semi-gloss)
Black
Lucite® Code - 4428L (flat)
NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use DuPont #4528 flattening compound to reduce gloss.
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