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1965 Corvette


Model Year Changes:

Mechanical Changes:

  • Available 396 ci "Turbo Jet" engine
  • Standard 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Optional, special order M22 "Rock Crusher" Muncie transmission available

Exterior Changes:

  • Removal of hood vents
  • Functional vertical exhaust lovers in the front fenders
  • Horizontal grille bars changed to black

Interior Changes:

  • Area around radio and speaker bezel painted, instead of covered in vinyl
  • Redesigned seats and inner door panels
  • Available knock-off wheels were dark gray between the fins
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1965 Corvette News: 1965 Corvette News. Corvette News, 1965, Volume 8, Number 3. Download Brochure. (17 Pages, 6.46 MB PDF) Adobe PDF Document
Advance General Information: A 'Confidential' booklet released by Chevrolet on August 1, 1964 in order to set up orders for the 1965 Corvette model year.
Autorama Display: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Cut-Away Autorama display sells for $704,000 at auction.
Body Build Date Codes: Body build date codes for the 1963 - 1967 Corvettes.
Gallery: A gallery of high quality 1965 Corvettes.
Identification: VIN information and other identifying characteristics of the 1965 Corvette.
Identification / Serial Numbers: A quick summary of 1963 - 1967 Corvette serial and production numbers.
Knowledge Base: A collection of service bulletins and related technical information on 1963 to 1967 Corvettes.
Latest News: The latest news and headlines related to 1963 - 1967 Corvettes.
LOF Glass Date Codes: LOF Glass Date Codes for the 1953 - 1982 Corvettes.
Production and Performance Numbers: A listing of 1965 Corvette production and performance numbers.
Production - Planned Total Production: This report was dated Monday, July 26, 1965 and lists the planned total production for the 1965 Corvette model year through Friday, July 30, 1965 at 23,562 units built.
Production: This graph depicts Corvette production of the second generation from 1963 to 1967.
RM Auction Listing - 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Demonstration Stand: RM Auction listing for the 1965 Corvette Demonstration Stand that was used on the 1965 show circuit to demonstrate features of the new Corvette.
Sales Brochure - Finland, 1965: A very rare, 1965 Corvette sales brochure in Finnish!
Serial Number 001 - GM Show Car: 1965 Corvette Coupe Serial #001 4-Wheel Disc Brake Show Car - Mecum Auction Listing
Specifications: General specifications for the 1965 Corvette.
Specifications: Radiators: A quick summary of Corvette radiator specifications from 1963 to 1967.
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