The Chevrolet brand set the standard for American automobiles in the 60s, and it only takes one look at this 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Deluxe Wagon to understand why. The simple and straightforward nature of the car speaks to the American spirit. With the wagon form, this Chevelle packed with a host of upgrades, after reportedly undergoing a full restoration with a 410 hp 383ci stroker engine, a new paint job in 2015 according to the current owner, aftermarket wheels, new tires and an all-new interior. If you’re looking for an classic that is unique, then this Chevelle is what you’re looking for.

Exterior and Interior

This Chevy Chevelle sports a turquoise exterior with ghost SS Stripes painted on the hood that works well with the bold styling of the car’s body. The light color adds levity to the otherwise straightforward lines and commanding presence. In true station wagon style, this car has heaps of room in the back with a door that opens up flat for easy loading and offloading. Subtle Chevrolet branding persists, and a walk around will reveal great attention to detail in restoring the car to as good as it did when it first rolled out the factory, and maybe even better. Stepping inside, the interior is matched to the turquoise exterior, with Pro Scat front bucket seats for greater comfort. The entire interior has been reworked, including the console and clock from a ’66 Chevelle, with new upgraded 1965 SS gauges with a tachometer, an all-new vintage air system, and even an aftermarket audio player with Bluetooth and USB capability and great speakers. The 1965 SS wood steering wheel is new with an ididit tilt column. The car has complete new wiring front to rear with new style fuse box. If its comfort you’re looking for with some convenience, this Chevelle has it.

Engine

The current owner reports that the new 350ci four bolt main engine in this Chevelle was stroked to 383ci less than 3,000 miles ago for more power. Paired with a new Tremec 5-speed manual transmission, delivering power to the rear wheels, this is a car that can deliver the full V8 experience with a chassis dyno reported 375 horsepower and 410 ft pounds of torque at the rear wheels. The current owner also reports this car’s engine to have all new components and includes an MSD distributor, ignition coil and MSD spark plugs wires. It also has a Hurst Line Lock which is great on hills or plain fun. Then there’s also the Edelbrock Performer RPM air gap manifold, new Holley 750 dual feed carburetor with mechanical secondaries, 2 ½” Mandrel Bent exhaust with Kindigit electric exhaust cutouts with electric momentary switch that allows you to open the exhaust as much as you like, and more. The suspension and brakes also get attention, having disc brakes on all wheels from Classic Performance Products, new ball joints, tie rods, shocks and springs, 11/8" front and 1" rear sway bars and a new tubular suspension system in the front and back. With so much care given to this classic, this car is ready to continue on as the classic all-American V8 we all love.