1965 Chevelle Malibu SS and Chevelle SS 396

Production

13737 2 dr coupe, 6cyl                  7,452
13767 2 dr convertible, 6 cyl           1,133
13837 2 dr coupe, 8 cyl                64,532
13867 2 dr convertible, 8 cyl           7,995
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TOTAL                                  81,112 

 

Serial Numbers

Description
138675A100001
13867 - Model number(13737-2dr coupe, 13767-2dr convertible, 13837 - 2 dr coupe, 
                     13867 - 2 dr convertible)
5     - Last digit of model year (1965)
A     - Assembly plant (A - Atlanta, B - Baltimore, G - Framingham, K - Kansas City, 
                        Z - Fremont)
100001 - Consecutive sequence number
Location
On plate attached to left front door hinge post.

 

Engine and transmission suffix codes

AA, AC - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual
AG, AH - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual w/AC
AL     - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
AR     - 194ci I-6 1 bbl 120hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic w/AC
CA     - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual
CB     - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual w/AC
CC     - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
CD     - 230ci I-6 1 bbl 140hp 8.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic w/AC
DA     - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual 
DB     - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, 4 speed manual
DE     - 283ci V-8 2 bbl 195hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
DG     - 283ci V-8 4 bbl 220hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, 3 speed manual
DH     - 283ci V-8 4 bbl 220hp 9.25:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
EA     - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 250hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 or 4 speed manual
EE     - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 250hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
EB     - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 300hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, 3 or 4 speed manual
EF     - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 300hp 10.5:1 comp. ratio, Powerglide automatic
ED     - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 350hp 11:1 comp. ratio, Transistor Ignition
EC     - 327ci V-8 4 bbl 350hp 11:1 comp. ratio, 4 speed manual
IX     - 396ci V-8 4 bbl 375hp 11:1 comp. ratio, 4 speed manual

 

Carburetors

327ci 250hp              - 7016418
327ci 250hp w/Powerglide - 7016516, 7023408
327ci 300hp              - 3851761, 3862093, 3857360
327ci 300hp w/Powerglide - 3851762, 3862092, 3857359
327ci 350hp              - 3863153, 3863150
396ci 375hp              - 3874898(Holley R3139A), 3868864(Holley R3140A, R3140-1AAS)

 

Distributors

327 ci                               - 1111075
327 ci 350 hp                        - 1111071
327 ci 350 hp w/ transistor ignition - 1111072
396 ci                               - 1111100

Cylinder head casting number

396 ci - 3856208

 

Exterior color codes

Tuxedo Black       A
Ermine White       C
Mist Blue          D
Danube Blue        E
Willow Green       H
Cypress Green      J
Artesian Turquoise K
Tahitian Turquoise L
Madeira Maroon     N
Evening Orchid     P
Regal Red          R
Sierra Tan         S
Cameo Beige        V
Glacier Grey       W
Crocus Yellow      Y

 

Interior trim codes

Saddle      710
Black       714
Blue        741
Fawn        770
Red         786
Ivory/Black 792
Slate       799
Ivory/Aqua  796

 

Convertible top color codes

White       std
Black       AA

    Beige       AB

Vinyl top color code

Black       6

 		  

Options*


    13737   2 dr sport coupe, 6 cyl                         $2,539.00
    13837   2 dr sport coupe, 8 cyl                          2,647.00
    13767   2 dr convertible, 6 cyl                          2,750.00
    13867   2 dr convertible, 8 cyl                          2,858.00

    Option                                                             Retail
    number  Description                                     Quantity   price

    A01     Soft Ray tinted glass(all windows)               53,604  $  31.25
    A02     Soft Ray tinted glass(windshield only)          147,435     19.95
    A33     Electric control power windows                    2,052    102.25
    A33     Power rear window                                11,587     26.90
    A41     4 way electric control power seat                   717     64.60
    A46     Electric control driver's bucket seat                23        NA
    A47     Custom deluxe rear seatbelts                        820     12.95
    A49     Custom deluxe belts w/retractors                107,978      7.55
    A62     Seatbelt deletion                                29,864     11.00CR
    A66     Divided second seat                                  78     37.70
    B70     Paded instrument panel                          140,610     18.30
    C06     Power top                                         8,710     53.80
    C08     Black vinyl roof cover                            2,442     75.35
    C48     Heater & defroster deletion                       7,751     72.00CR
    C50     Rear window defroster                             1,667     21.55
    C60     Four Season AC                                   42,098    363.70
    F40     Special front & rear suspension                  26,386      4.85
    G66     Superlift rear shock absorbers                    1,961     37.70
    G67     Superlift rear shock absorbers w/automatic
                    level control                               587     86.15
    G75     3.70 ratio rear axle                                 96      2.20
    G76     3.86 ratio rear axle                              2,759      2.20
    G80     3.08,3.36 &3.70 ratio Positraction rear axles    23,023     37.70
    J50     Vacuum power brakes                              29,236     43.05
    J65     Special brakes w/metallic facings                 1,506     37.70
    K02     Temperature-controlled radiator fan                 343     16.15
    K24     Closed positive engine ventilation               53,054      5.40
    K66     Transistorized ignition system                      209     75.35
    K77     55 amp Delcotron generator                          346     21.55
    K79     42 amp Delcotron generator                          776     10.80
    K81     62 amp Delcotron generator                          164     64.60-75.35
    L26     140 hp Turbo-Thrift engine                       68,741     26.90
    L30     250 hp Turbo-Fire engine                         36,261     94.70
    L74     300 hp Turbo-Fire engine                         13,593    137.75
    L79     350 hp Turbo-Fire engine                          6,021    202.30
    M01     HD clutch                                           662      5.40
    M10     Overdrive transmission                            4,076    107.60
    M20     4 speed synchromesh transmission                 39,092    188.30
    M35     Powerglide transmission                         254,750    188.30-199.10
    M55     Transmission oil cooler                             113     16.15
    N10     Dual exhaust                                      6,881     21.55
    N33     Comfortilt steering wheel                         7,251     43.05
    N34     Sports-styled walnut-grained steering wheel
                    w/plastic rim                             2,166     32.30
    N40     Power steering                                  125,808     86.10
    P01     4 brightmetal wheel covers                      125,202     21.55
    P02     Simulated wire wheel covers                       6,544     75.35
    P19     Spare wheel lock                                    264      5.40
    P58     7.35-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires           118,716     39.70
    P61     7.75-14-4 pr nylon whitewall tubeless tires       2,391     54.10-73.20
    P67     6.95-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires            93,406     28.70
    T60     HD 66 plate 70 amp-hr battery                    14,252      7.55
    U03     Tri-Volume horm                                   5,461     14.00
    U16     Tachometer                                        7,724     48.45
    U60     Manual control radio                             52,851     50.05
    U63     Push-button control radio                       187,895     58.65
    U69     Push-button control AM/FM radio                   2,794    150.15
    U73     Rear antenna                                      2,794        NC
    U80     Auxiliary speaker                                24,658
    V01     HD radiator                                      21,104     10.80
    V31     Front bumper guard                               15,200     19.95
    V32     Rear bumper guard                                11,037      9.70
    V55     Luggage carrier                                   7,423     43.05
    Z01     Comfort & convenience equipment type A          209,641     30.15-40.90
    Z13     Comfort & convenience equipment type B            7,405     50.60
    Z16     Special sport coupe & convertible equipment         201  1,501.05
    724     Bucket seat trim                                  3,234        NA
    759     Vinyl interior trim                               1,562      5.40
    950     Two-tone exterior paint combinations              5,100     16.15

            *Options are for all Chevelle models as of March 1,1965.
 

Pricing                 as of August 1996

    Class                   6       5       4       3       2       1

    Chevelle
    2 dr Sedan              200     650     1100    2150    3780    5400
    4 dr Sedan              200     660     1100    2200    3850    5500
    2 dr Station Wagon      350     780     1300    2600    4550    6500
    4 dr Station Wagon      200     700     1200    2350    4130    5900
    Malibu, V-8
    4 dr Sedan              200     670     1200    2300    4060    5800
    2 dr HT                 450     1450    2400    4800    8400  12,000
    2 dr Convertible        600     1900    3200    6400  11,200  16,000
    4 dr Station Wagon      200     730     1250    2450    4270    6100
    Malibu Super Sport, V-8
    2 dr HT                 650     2050    3400    6800  11,900  17,000
    2 dr Convertible        850     2650    4400    8800  15,400  22,000

    NOTE:   Add 50 percent for RPO Z16 SS-396 option
            Add 20 percent for Power-Pak & dual exhaust
            Add 15 percent for A/C
            Deduct 10 percent for 6-cyl.