The 1965 Chevrolet Nova now came equipped with a 327 V8 with up to 300 horsepower.
1965 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II's Nova changed little for 1965, the most exciting news was again under the hood as the Nova could now be factory optioned with a 327 in V8 with up to 300 hp, an increasingly popular option among performance seekers, considering the Nova was light in weight.
1965 Chevrolet Nova Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Chevy II 100 Series 11 - Four-Cyl
11
69
4 Dr Sedan
$2,005
2,520 lbs
Note 1
11
11
2 Dr Sedan
$1,966
2,505 lbs
Chevy II 100 Series 13 - Six-Cyl
13
69
4 Dr Sedan
$2,070
2,620 lbs
Note 1
13
11
2 Dr Sedan
$2,033
2,605 lbs
13
35
2 Dr Station Wagon
$2,362
2,875 lbs
Note 2
Chevy II Nova Series 15 - Six-Cyl
15
69
4 Dr Sedan
$2,195
2,645 lbs
Note 1
15
37
2 Dr Hardtop
$2,222
2,645 lbs
15
35
4 Dr Station Wagon
$2,456
2,680 lbs
Note 2
Chevy II Nova Super Sport Series 17 - Six-Cyl
17
37
2 Dr Hardtop
$2,381
2,690 lbs
Note 1
Notes:
Total production, rounded off to the nearest 100, was: Chevy II 100 - 40,500 and Chevy II Nova - 51,700
Chevy II Station Wagons, rounded off to the nearest 100, totaled 21,500
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Chevy II
110 in
162.9 in
69.9 in
56.6 in
56.3 in
6.00 x 13
Chevy II Station Wagon
110 in
187.6 in
69.9 in
56.6 in
56.3 in
7.00 x 13
Chevy II Nova
110 in
162.9 in
69.9 in
56.6 in
56.3 in
6.50 x 13
Chevy II Nova SS
110 in
162.9 in
69.9 in
56.6 in
56.3 in
6.95 x 14
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
1965 Chevrolet Nova Options & Accessories
Description
Description
Power Brakes
Push-Button AM/FM Radio
Power Steering
Divided Second Seat (station wagon)
Air Conditioning
Tachometer
Rear Antenna
Super Sport Wire Wheel Covers
Rear Armrests
Simulated Wire Wheel Covers
Custom Deluxe Retractable Seat Belts (front)
Wheel Covers (for 14-inch wheels)
Tinted Windows (all glass)
Wheel Covers (for 13-inch wheels)
Tinted Windshield
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Grille Guard
Powerglide Transmission
Rear Bumper Guard
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Tri-Volume Horn
230-cid/140-hp 6-Cyl
Padded Instrument Panel
283-cid/220-hp V-8
Roof Luggage Rack (station wagon)
327-cid/250-hp V-8
Two-Tone Paint
327-cid/300-hp V-8
Power Tailgate Window (station wagon)
Positraction Rear Axle
Push-Button Radio w/ Front Speaker
Heavy-Duty Clutch
Manual Radio
Optional Rear Axle Ratio (3.08, 3.55, 3.36, 3.07)
Push-Button Radio w/ Front & Rear Speaker
1965 Chevrolet Nova Engine Options
Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl-- Stamped on a pad behind the distributor on right side of block. 8-Cyl-- Stamped on the block in front of the right hand cylinder head.
Letter Code
Engine
Horsepower
Torque
Transmission
Carburetor
OK
6-194
120
177
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
OM
6-194
120
177
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
OQ (t)
6-194
120
177
3-Speed Manual
1 BC
OR
6-194
120
177
Powerglide
1 BC
OT (t)
6-194
120
177
Powerglide
1 BC
PB
8-283
220
295
Powerglide
4 BC
PD
8-283
195
285
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
PE
8-283
220
295
3-Speed Manual
4 BC
PF
8-283
195
285
3-Speed Manual
2 BC
PG
8-283
220
295
3-Speed Manual
4 BC
PK
8-283
220
295
Powerglide
4 BC
PL
8-283
195
285
4-Speed Manual
2 BC
PM
8-283
195
285
4-Speed Manual
2 BC
PN
8-283
195
285
Powerglide
2 BC
PO
8-283
220
295
Powerglide
4 BC
PP
8-283
195
285
Powerglide
2 BC
PQ
8-283
220
295
Powerglide
4 BC
ZA
8-327
250
350
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
ZB
8-327 *
300
360
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
ZE
8-327
250
350
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
ZF
8-327 *
300
360
3 & 4-Speed Manual
4 BC
ZK
8-327
250
350
Powerglide
4 BC
ZL
8-327 *
300
360
Powerglide
4 BC
ZM
8-327
250
350
Powerglide
4 BC
ZN
8-327 *
300
360
Powerglide
4 BC
Notes:
(t) = Taxi
* = High Performance
Transmission Codes
Transmission
Location
3-Speed Manual
Stamped on rear face of upper right corner
4-Speed Manual
On the top right flat of the case assembly
3 & 4-Speed (Corvair)
Stamped on boss on lower left side of case just below side cover, on the flat on the top of the transmission assembly.
Turbo Hydra-Matic
Right hand vertical surface of transmission case
Powerglide (Corvair)
On top of the case in the rear at 11 o'clock.
Powerglide
Stamped on the bottom of oil pan, immediately behind right hand machining lug with the bottom of the sticker parallel to mold flash, stamped on right side of transmission oil pan
Plant and Type Designation Prefix
Plant
Transmission Type
N
Muncie
4-Speed
W
Warner Gear
3 and 4-Speed
P
Muncie
4-Speed
R
Saginaw
4-Speed
S
Saginaw
3-Speed
M
Muncie
3-Speed, Overdrive*
C
Cleveland
Powerglide
T
Toledo
Powerglide
CA
Hydra-Matic
3-Speed, Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
D
Saginaw
Overdrive
K
McKinnon
3-Speed
E
McKinnon
Powerglide
O
Saginaw
Overdrive
X
Cleveland
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
B
Cleveland
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
Y
Toledo
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
A
Cleveland
2-Speed, Manual Powerglide
*Overdrive distinguished from 3-Speed by physical appearance only. The above transmissions (exc. Warner Gear) will carry a production code number such as: C1116N (C = Cleveland Powerglide, 11 = November, 16 = 16th, N = Night Shift). The Warner Gear transmissions will carry a production code number such as: WG1031 (W = Warner Gear 4-Spd., G = July, 10 = 10th, 7 = 1967, 1 = First Shift).
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.
Trunk Colors (spatter finish)
Gray 389-195
Axle Codes
Location Of Axle Codes: The axles for Chevrolet will be built by Chevrolet Buffalo, Chevrolet Gear and Axle, Buick, Oldsmobile, and McKinnon. Divisional Manufacturer code letters will be metal stamped on the axle tube adjacent to the carrier for identification. Metal stamp on left rear axle tube on the rear side, letters and numerals 3/16 in. high, 3 in. outboard of carrier.
