Automotive Landscape of 1965
A look at models launched in 1965
- Mar 2: Shelby GT350 Mustang Released – Carroll Shelby collaborates with Ford to build the high-performance Shelby GT350, transforming the Mustang into a dominant Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) track racer.
- May 18: Ralph Nader Publishes "Unsafe at Any Speed" – Consumer advocate Ralph Nader publishes his landmark book criticizing American automotive safety standards, specifically targeting the handling of the Chevrolet Corvair and sparking federal safety reform.
- Aug 6: Chrysler 426 Hemi Returns – Chrysler unleashes the legendary 426 Hemi engine for NASCAR and street use, dominating drag strips and stock car ovals with massive hemispherical combustion chambers.
- Oct 28: St. Louis Gateway Arch and Automotive Boom – Massive tourism growth along American highways highlights the vital role of the automobile in mid-century American domestic travel and family road trips.
US
Chevrolet Impala
SS 409
POWER
425 HP
RARITY
1,046,514 Sold
US
Toyota Corona
Sedan
POWER
90 HP
RARITY
150,000 Sold
US
Volvo 140 Series
Sedan
POWER
115 HP
RARITY
120,000 Sold
US
Buick Skylark
Gran Sport
POWER
325 HP
RARITY
15,773 Sold
US
Rambler Marlin
Fastback Coupe
POWER
270 HP
RARITY
10,327 Sold
US
Shelby GT350
Fastback
POWER
306 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
US
Shelby GT350
K-Code Fastback
POWER
306 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
US
Dodge Coronet
426 Hemi
POWER
425 HP
RARITY
Very Rare
EUROPE
Renault 16
Grand Luxe
POWER
55 HP
RARITY
1,845,959 Sold
EUROPE
Renault 16
Hatchback
POWER
55 HP
RARITY
1,800,000 Sold
EUROPE
Peugeot 204
Berline
POWER
53 HP
RARITY
1,604,296 Sold
EUROPE
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Standard Saloon
POWER
200 HP
RARITY
30,057 Sold
EUROPE
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Series I
POWER
200 HP
RARITY
30,000 Sold
EUROPE
Aston Martin DB6
Mk I
POWER
325 HP
RARITY
1,788 Sold
ASIA
Toyota Sports 800
UP15
POWER
45 HP
RARITY
3,131 Sold
ASIA
Nissan Silvia
CSP311
POWER
96 HP
RARITY
Very Rare