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
