1965 Chevrolet Chevelle

With the excess that was the Fifties, and the automotive scene in America, the Sixties were sure a breath of fresh air. Gone were the old school land yacht design and in came the mid-size muscle cars showcasing performance, good looks, and a whole lot of personality. With a growing interest in anything that represents muscle car’s and the golden Sixties, it's time you invest in this 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle we have today. Located in New Jersey this vintage beauty could be one of those rare finds and sports a neat surprise under its hood, and 140,000 miles on its odo.

Exterior and Interior

Owning a Sixties Muscle car surely means you like to stand out. This 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle with its yellow exterior does that job extremely well. The car has an original outlook with the original rally style wheels still present on the car. The owner reports that the tires are in good shape as well. The yellow exterior also continues inside the car with the dash being yellow as well. The rest of the interior is black in color with the leather bucket seats in fairly good condition. The carpets are also in great shape with the owner stating that they are like new. The car has its original steering wheel as well and an aftermarket radio in place with a new antenna installed at the back to ensure good tunes are no stranger.

Engine

The Sixties were the golden age for muscle cars. During this time, it wasn’t odd to see fairly large engines being fitted into cars that looked like performance machines. This 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle is a perfect example of that muscle car madness. Pop the hood and in all its glory is a 396ci V8 engine with a 4-barrel carburetor which is capable of pushing out well over 300hp. All this power is sent to the rear wheels of the car through an Turbo 400 automatic transmission with the shifter located on the floor. The current owner states that the car idles nice and runs and drives smoothly. If you look closely at the engine bay, you would notice the Moroso valve covers which have a chrome finish. Stopping on time is no issue as well as the car comes with disc brakes all around and has reportedly have a brake booster recently installed as well. Cooling is also not an issue as the car is equipped with a 4 core radiator. You also get power steering to make those drives a pleasant experience. A quick look underneath the car and you will notice the ladder bars in place ensuring better traction if you decide to thunder down a drag strip. Last but not least, the owner reports that all lights work in the car thereby relieving its new owner with pesky electrical issues, only the windshield wipers don’t work.