1965 Plymouth Belvedere

The 1965 Plymouth Belvedere came in 3 series:  the economy valued Belvedere I, the Belvedere II and the sporty Satellite.  The Satellite was at the top of the line-up and offered in two body styles, convertible and 2 door hardtop, with standard equipment featuring a 273 cu. in V8 engine with a 3-speed manual transmission.  The intermediary Belvedere II series came in five body styles:  2 door hardtop, convertible, 4 door sedan and 6 and 9 passenger station wagons.  The Belvedere offered a 225 cu. in. 6-cylinder or 273 cu. in. V8 as the standard engines.  The economy valued Belvedere I was available in 3 body styles: 2 door sedan, 4 door sedan and 4 door 6 passenger station wagon.  Each Belevdere featured standard options such as electric windshield wipers, Chrysler Corporation Alternator, cigarette lighter, automatic convertible top, arm rests, self-adjusting brakes, heater and defroster and 12-volt battery. Special order options included wheel covers, rubber-inserted bumper guards, remote control outside mirror, power steering, power tailgate window, power brakes, Sure-Grip Differential, variable speed wipers, tinted window glass, AM/FM radio, front compartment console, 4-speed Hurst manual transmission and a TorqueFlite Automatic transmission.

1965 Plymouth Belvedere Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Belvedere I Series
AR1/2-L	R13	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,236/$2,330	3,105/3,200 lbs	35,968
AR1/2-L	R11	2 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,198/$2,292	3,045/3,130 lbs	12,536
AR1/2-L	R56	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$2,527/$2,621	3,380/3,465 lbs	8,338
Belvedere II Series
AR1/2-M	R33	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,321/$2,415	3,100/3,155 lbs	41,445
AR1/2-M	R32	2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P	$2,347/$2,441	3,075/3,170 lbs	24,924
AR1/2-M	R35	2 dr Convertible - 6P	$2,561/$2,655	3,195/3,265 lbs	1,921
AR1/2-M	R77	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$2,708/$2,802	3,450/3,525 lbs	3,294
AR1/2-M	R76	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	$2,612/$2,706	3,385/3,465 lbs	5,908
Belvedere Satellite Series
AR2-P	R42	2 dr Hardtop Coupe - 5P	$2,612	3,220 lbs	23,341
AR2-P	R45	2 dr Convertible - 5P	$2,827	3,325 lbs	1,860

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Belevedere	116 in	203.4 in	75.1 in	59.5 in	58.5 in	7.35 x 14
Station Wagon	116 in	208.5 in	75.1 in	59.5 in	58.5 in	7.75 x 14

 

1965 Plymouth VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on driver's side front door hinge pillar

First - Model B = Barracuda V8 5 = Fury 6-cylinder 1 = Barracuda 6-cylinder P = Fury V8 3 = Belvedere 6-cylinder R = Belvedere V8

Second Symbol - Series 1 = Valiant 100/Belvedere I/Fury I 6 = Fury II Station Wagon 2 = Fury II 7 = Valiant 200/Belvedere II Station Wagon 3 = Valiant 200/Belvedere II/Fury III 8 = Barracuda 4 = Valiant Signet/Satellite/Sport Fury 9 = Law Enforcement Special 5 = Valiant 100 Station Wagon/Belvedere I Station Wagon/ Fury I Station Wagon 0 = Fleet Car

Third Symbol - Model Year 5 = 1965

Fourth Symbol - Assembly Plant 1 - Detroit, MI. 6 - Newark, NJ. 2 - Hammtramck, MI 7 - St. Louis, MO. 5 - Los Angeles, CA.

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Number Sequence numbers for each factory

1965 Plymouth Engines

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Compression Ratio	Carburetor
A-170	6-170	101	-	-	1 BC
A-225	6-225	145	215	8.4 to 1	1 BC
A-273	8-273	180	260	8.8 to 1	2 BC
A-318	8-318	230	340	9.0 to 1	2 BC
A-361	8-361	265	380	9.0 to 1	2 BC
A-383	8-383	330	425	10.0 to 1	4 BC
A-426	8-426	365	470	10.3 to 1	4 BC