The 1965 Chevrolet Impala received all received all new styling for 1965.
1965 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet's full sized Impala, Bel Air and Biscayne received all new styling for 1965. Chevy's new big car was both elegant and sporty by design. All GM full sized cars switched from the 50's-style X-member frames to the so-called "full-perimeter" frame, which provided superior structural strength and better supported the large new bodies providing a more quiet and comfortable ride. Engine choices remained wide with up to 10 options including the ever famous "409". Among the top of the model production remained the Impala SS with a base price of just over $2,800 for the hardtop coupe. At mid-year 1965, Chevy decided to try the "luxury Impala" idea and added a $200 Caprice option for the Super Sport Sedan which included a more luxurious interior, special trim and a more heavy-duty frame. Chevrolet had done it again and sold more cars than ever before with more than 2.4 million cars sold making 1965 the best yet of the decade, and the 1965 Chevrolet Impala set an all-time industry sales record of more than a million units.
1965 Chevrolet Impala Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Impala Series 63 - Six-Cyl
63
69
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,672
3,460 lbs
56,600 Total
29,400 were Station Wagons
63
37
2 dr Hardtop - 6P
$2,676
3,385 lbs
63
39
4 dr Hardtop- 6P
$2,742
3,490 lbs
63
67
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$2,943
3,470 lbs
63
35
4 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$2,970
3,625 lbs
63
45
4 dr Station Wagon - 9P
$3,073
3,865 lbs
Impala Series 64 - V-8
64
69
4 dr Sedan - 6P
$2,779
3,595 lbs
746,800 Total
155,000 were Station Wagons
64
37
2 dr Hardtop - 6P
$2,785
3,630 lbs
64
39
4 dr Hardtop- 6P
$2,850
3,525 lbs
64
67
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$3,051
3,605 lbs
64
35
4 dr Station Wagon - 6P
$3,076
3,960 lbs
64
45
4 dr Station Wagon - 9P
$3,181
4,005 lbs
Impala SS Series 65 - Six-Cyl
65
37
2 dr Hardtop - 6P
$2,839
3,435 lbs
3,600 Total
65
67
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$3,104
3,505 lbs
Impala SS Series 66 - V-8
66
37
2 dr Hardtop - 6P
$2,947
3,570 lbs
239,500 Total
66
67
2 dr Convertible - 6P
$3,212
3,645 lbs
Model Series Identification
Impala Six-Cyl - 16300
Impala SS Six-Cyl - 16500
Impala V-8 - 16400
Impala SS V-8 - 16600
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.
