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The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray


1965 Goldenrod Corvette Coupe


The 1965 Corvette Stingray was the last year for fuel injection until 1982 when the L83 cross-fire fuel injection was introduced. This was the first year for the "Big Block" a 396ci, 425hp engine that also required a special hood to give clearance for the larger power plant. The hood also has the funnel shaped "power blister" air scoop. The vertical louvers on the side of the car are now functional and the blacked out grill has horizontal bars. The depressions on the standard hood were removed. The rocker panels were again restyled as well. New knock-off wheels were finally available from the factory, they were painted dark gray in between the fins. A side exhaust system was offered which made the car look even more aggresive. A telescoping steering wheel and new gauges influenced by aircraft design were added as well. Disc brakes were standard for the '65 Vette but drums could be substituted for a $64.50 credit. The seats were redesigned with larger and more supportive cushions. This was the only year for the 396 ci "Turbo Jet" engine. The antenna is now powered and is standard. A special order heavy duty transmission (M22) dubbed the "Rock Crusher" because of the sounds it makes while shifting was an option in '65.

Production Options and Build Statistics

Total 1965 Corvettes Built - 23,562
Convertibles - 15,376
Coupes - 8,186

Convertible Serial Numbers: 194675S100001 - 194675S123562
Coupe Serial numbers: 194375S100001 - 194375S123562

The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is located on a stainless steel plate welded to the right side hinge pillar cross-brace under the glove box.

Position Character Description
1 1 Chevrolet Division
2 & 3 94 Body Series: Corvette
4 & 5 67 Convertible
37 coupe
6 5 1965
7 S Assembled in St. Louis, MO
8 to 13 100001 to 123562 Production Sequence

Engine Serial Number

1965 Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block after the engine number

1 to 7 0001001 Sequential Production Number
8 F or T Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
9 to 10 Carburetion & Transmission
  • HE = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HF = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HG = 327-cid 375-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and fuel injection
  • HH = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission or special high-performance manual transmission, and four barrel carburetor
  • HI = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor
  • HJ = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
  • HK = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission or special high-performance manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
  • HL = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HM = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
  • HN = 327-cid 375-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and fuel injection
  • HO = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and fuel injection
  • HP = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and fuel injection
  • HQ = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission, fuel injection, and air conditioning
  • HR = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission, fuel injection, and air conditioning
  • HT = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission or special high-performance manual transmission, and fuel injection
  • HU = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission or special high-performance manual transmission, air conditioning, and fuel injection
  • HV = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission or special high-performance manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
  • HW = 327-cid 350-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission or special high-performance manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
  • IF = 396-cid 425-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission or special high-performance manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor

The body number plate is located on the engine side of the cowl. The Fisher Body Style Number identifies the model of Corvette.
64-0867 - Corvette Sting Ray Convertible
64-0867 - Corvette Sting Ray Coupe
The body number is the serial number of the body. The trim number represents the color of the interior, the paint color is the exterior "Magic Mirror" paint color.



Production Options

RPO
Description
Price
Production
19437 Base Coupe $4,321.00 8,186
19467 Base Convertible $4,106.00 15,376
N/A Genuine Leather Seats $80.70 2,128
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows $16.15 8,752
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield $10.80 7,624
A31 Power Windows $59.20 3,809
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (Convert.) $236.75 7,787
C48 Heater/Defroster Delete -$100.00 39
C60 Air Conditioning $421.80 2,423
F40 Special Front/Rear Suspension $37.70 975
G81 Positraction Rear Axle $43.05 19,965
G91 Special Highway Axle Ratio (3.08:1) $2.20 1,886
J50 Power Brakes $43.05 4,044
J61 Drum Brakes (Credit) -$64.50 316
K66 Transistor Ignition System $75.35 3,686
L75 327ci, 300hp Engine $53.80 8,358
L76 327ci 365hp Engine $129.15 5,011
L78 396ci, 425hp Engine $292.70 2,157
L79 327ci, 350hp Engine $107.60 4,716
L84 327ci, 375hp Engine - Fuel Injection $538 771
M20 4-speed Manual Transmission $188.30 21,107
M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission $199.10 2,021
N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe) $202.30 41
N11 Offroad Exhaust System $37.70 2,468
N14 Side Mount Exhaust System $134.50 759
N32 Teakwood Steering Wheel $48.45 2,259
N36 Telescopic Steering Column $43.05 3,917
N40 Power Steering $96.85 3,236
P48 Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels $322.80 1,116
P91 Blackwall Tires, 6.70 x 15 Nylon Cord $15.70 168
P92 Whitewall Tires, 6.70 x 15 Rayon Cord $31.85 19,300
T01 Goldwall Tires 7.75 x 15 Nylon Cord $50.05 989
U69 AM/FM Radio $203.40 22,113
Z01 Comfort and Convenience Group $16.15 15,397


Color Options for 1965

RPO Exterior Ditzler # Dupont # Lucite # RM # Interior Soft Top Production
AA Tuxedo Black DDL-9300 N/A 88-L A-946 B-BK-G-M-R-S-SI-W BG-BK-W 1,191
CC Ermine White DDL-8259 N/A 4024-L A-1199 B-BK-G-M-R-S-SI-W BG-BK-W 2,216
FF nassau Blue DDL-3364 N/A 4690-L A-1747 B-BK-W BG-BK-W 6,022
GG Glen Green DDL-3366 #43412 4691-L A-1745 BK-G-S-W BG-BK-W 3,782
MM Milano Maroon DDL-3365 N/A 4689-LM A-1746M BK-M-R-S-W BG-BK-W 2,831
QQ Silver Pearl DDL-3314 N/A 4621-L A-1708 BK-R-SI BG-BK-W 2,552
UU Rally Red DDL-3395 N/A 4688-H A-1744 BK-R-W BG-BK-W 3,688
XX Goldwood Yellow DDL-3231 N/A 4530-lh A-1612 BK-W BG-BK-W 1,275
Y Crocus Yellow DDL-3313 N/A 4620-L A-1715 N/A N/A N/A
Color Codes: B=Blue, BG=Beige, BK=Black, L=Leather, R=Red, S=Saddle, SI=Silver, V=Vinyl, W=White

Upholstery Codes

Color Vinyl Upholstery Leather Upholstery
Red 407 408
Blue 414 415
Saddle 420 421
Silver 426 427
Green 430 431
White 437, 443, 450 438, 444, 451
Maroon 435 436
Black ; 402

1965 Corvette Specifications

Mechanical Dimensions

Feature Convertible Coupe
Wheelbase 98 inches (2.489 m) 98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length 175.2 inches (4.450 m) 175.3 inches (4.453 m)
Overall width 69.6 inches (1.768 m) 69.6 inches (1.768 m)
Overall height ; 49.8 inches (1.265 m)
Front tread 56.8 inches (1.443 m) 56.8 inches (1.443 m)
Rear tread 57.6 inches (1.463 m) 57.6 inches (1.463 m)
Frame Full-length ladder type with five cross members and separate body
Ground Clearance 5 inches (12.7 cm) 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Front suspension Independent upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar;tubular shocks
Rear suspension Independent with fixed differential nine leaf springs; lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbers
Steering Saginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 3.4 turns to lock
Rear axle type Hypoid semi-floating
Brakes Hydraulic, duo-servo, self-adjusting with sintered iron linings and cast iron drums
Front Drum diameter 11x2.75 inches
Rear Drum diameter 11x2.0 inches
Total swept area 134 square inches
Wheels 15" 5-lug steel disc
Standard rear axle ratio 3.36:1
Optional rear axle ratio 3.08:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1, 4.56:1

Engine Specifications

Feature Base Engine RPO L75 RPO L76 RPO L79 RPO L84 1965-1/2 RPO L78
Type V-8, Overhead valve
Block Cast Iron Block
Displacement 327 cid 396 cid
Bore & Stroke 4.00 x 3.25" 4.094 x 3.76"
Compression ratio 10.50:1 11.0:1
Brake horsepower 250 @ 4400 300@5000 365@6200 350@5800 375@6200 425@6400
Torque 350 lb-ft @ 2800 360 lb-ft @ 3200 350 lb-ft @ 4000 360 lb-ft @ 4400 350 lb-ft @ 4400 415 lb-ft @ 4000
Main bearing five
Valve lifters hydraulic Mechanical valve lifters & High-lift camshaft Hydraulic valve lifters & High-lift camshaft
Fuel supply Carter four-barrel Type WCFB Model 3846247 Carter aluminum Type AFB four-barrel Holley four-barrel Model 4150 Holley 4150 four-barrel Ram-Jet Fuel Injection Holley 4150 four-barrel
* AFB - Aluminum Four Barrel

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