VIN Numbers

1965 Chevrolet Corvette VIN Numbers

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1965 Corvette 396ci

1965 Corvette Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)

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VIN Range 194375S100001 – 194375S123564
1 (First Digit) Make/Manufacturer.  1 – Chevrolet
9 (Second Digit) Model series.  9 – Corvette
4 (Third Digit) Engine type.  4 – V8 Engine (all types)
37 (Fourth and Fifth Digits) 37- Corvette Coupe / 67 – Corvette Convertible
5 (Sixth Digit) Model Year.  5 – 1965
S (Seventh Digit) Vehicle Assembly Location. S – St. Louis, Missouri
1XXXXX (Seventh thru Twelfth Digits) Plant Sequence Numbers.

The last six digits begin at 100001 and run thru 123564, accounting for all 23,564 Corvette Coupes/Convertibles built in 1965. Two Corvettes were built after production officially ended. Each Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is unique to an individual car. For all 1965 Corvettes, the location of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), body style, body number trim and paint combination can be found on the instrument panel brace under the glove box.

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