Chevrolet Chevelle 1965–1965 car dimensions: 4994 mm long, 1895 mm wide and 1344 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,477 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 773 litres.
The SS cabin has standard front bucket seats in all-vinyl with a center console when ordered with Powerglide or four-speed. Gauges cover oil pressure, temperature and ammeter plus an electric clock. Heater and defroster come standard. Four-Season air conditioning and cruise control were optional extras. Power windows, power brakes and power steering were available. Radios ranged from manual AM to AM/FM stereo. Seat belts were standard up front. No electronic driver aids existed.
The trunk offers 27.3 cubic feet of luggage space. The floor is covered on Malibu Super Sport models. Loading is straightforward for a two-door convertible of the era.
Heavy-duty suspension was available as the F40 option or as part of the rare Z16 package, which also brought special shocks. No published towing or payload figures appear in factory materials for the convertible.
The cabin offers foam-cushioned bucket seats in corduroy-pattern vinyl with deeply embossed sidewalls and padded armrests. Floor-wide carpeting includes extra-thick underpadding. A sporty console comes with Powerglide or 4-speed. Full gauges for oil pressure, temperature and ammeter plus electric clock are fitted. High-level ventilation uses dual cowl vents. Color-keyed front seat belts are standard. Soft-Ray tinted glass and Comfortilt steering wheel are available.
20-gallon fuel tank
Oil change every 60 days or 6,000 miles
Chassis lubrication every 6 months or 6,000 miles
Self-adjusting Safety-Master brakes standard
Front seat belts standard
Padded instrument panel optional
The fuel tank holds 20 gallons. Positive crankcase ventilation is fitted on all engines.
Servicing benefits from minimum-maintenance design. Self-adjusting brakes take up wear automatically on reverse stops. The Delcotron generator helps battery life at low speeds. Flush-and-dry rocker panels and long-life exhaust resist corrosion. Oil filter changes follow the 6,000-mile or 6-month interval.
Safety kit starts with dual color-keyed front seat belts. Self-adjusting Safety-Master brakes with bonded linings are standard. A padded instrument panel is optional. Soft-Ray tinted glass cuts glare. Power brakes reduce effort by nearly one-third when ordered.
Keeping the car is straightforward thanks to easy-care features and the 24,000-mile/24-month warranty. Body mounts, acoustic insulation and Magic-Mirror finish aid durability. Convertible power top is optional.
Length 4994 mm, Width 1895 mm, Height 1344 mm, Wheelbase 2921 mm (Chevelle 1965–1965)
Sources: manufacturer data, 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Brochure.