1965 Chrysler Fact Sheet
All 1965 model-year Chryslers were built on an all-new C-body unit body platform. Elwood Engel designed the 1965 Chryslers — slab sides with chrome trim along the top edges of the fenders.
Read MoreAll 1965 model-year Chryslers were built on an all-new C-body unit body platform. Elwood Engel designed the 1965 Chryslers — slab sides with chrome trim along the top edges of the fenders.
Read MoreMissing since 1960, the 4-speed manual transmission returned on the 300K. Only minor trim changes were made. The 300K production was the best total sales ever.
Read MoreAn all new body was fitted. On the letter series, to avoid confusion with the number one, the letter “I” was skipped and the new iteration became the “300J”. The convertible was only available in Newport and 300 Sport models.
Read MoreFins are gone! In a striking Change, Chrysler dropped the signature sweeping fins on all models. The 300 Sport appeared, designed to fit between the Newport and New Yorker.
Read MoreSignificant for this year was a “downsizing” of the mid-level line from the 126″ wheelbase to 122″ as well as adopting the “Windsor” nameplate in place of “Saratoga”, with then the Newport replacing Windsor as the entry level Chrysler.
Read More1960 Chryslers received unit body construction in place of body on frame. All models now used the Chrysler 300 front fascia with different grilles. The 300F received swivel bucket seats and cross-ram intake manifolding.
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