1965 Chevelle Body Number Plates ~ Kansas City, MO. (KAN)
[ 1964 ] | [ 1965 ] | [ 1966 ] | [ 1967 ] | [ 1968 ] | [ 1969 ] | [ 1970 ] | [ 1971 ] | [ 1972 ]
It is unknown if in 1965 Kansas City coded all trim tag style numbers with an even 3rd digit so the Fisher Body Style number is not a valid resource to tell if the car was a V8 or L6. noted.p~
[ August 1964 - February 1965 ] | [ March - August ]

RPO Z16 Chevelle
03A ~ Body Date - March 1st week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14013 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
R-R PAINT ~ Regal Red (lower-upper)
E 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
N ~ AM/FM Stereo multiplex [RPO U79] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
M ~ Body modifications [RPO Z16] | |
Group 5 | Y ~ Custom deluxe rear seat belts
[RPO A47] ** |

03A ~ Body Date - March 1st week
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1784 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
R-2 PAINT ~ Regal Red, black convertible top (lower-upper)
WD 2PS 3C 5W
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] | |
Group 2 | P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | W ~ Custom deluxe seat belts with retractors [RPO A49] |
(Sequence #162975)

02D ~ Body Date - February 4th week
ST 65-13637 ~ 1965 Malibu Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
12947 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 763- ~ Light Fawn Ramada Cloth, Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
V-V PAINT ~ Cameo Beige (lower-upper)
EO 2KP 5W
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 5 | O ~ Suspect seat belt delete [RPO A62] |

Courtesy Bill Garcia
03A ~ Body Date - March 1st week
ST 65-13411 ~ 1965 300 Deluxe 2-Door Sedan
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2086 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 749- ~ Medium Turquoise Radiant Cloth, Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
C-K PAINT ~ Ermine White, Artesian Turquoise
(lower-upper)
EO 2KP 5W
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
O ~ Suspect sat belt delete [RPO A62] | |
Group 2 | K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |

Courtesy Rich Cummings
03A ~ Body Date - March 1st week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14056 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
W-W PAINT ~ Glacier Gray (lower-upper)
E 2LPSR 3C 5W
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
R ~ Rear speaker [RPO U80] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |

03C ~ Body Date - March 3rd week
ST 65-13667 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1835 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 711- ~ Medium Saddle Imitation Leather (bench
seat)
S-3 PAINT ~ Sierra Tan, beige convertible top
(lower-upper)
WD 2MP 3C 5W
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] | |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |

03C ~ Body Date - March 3rd week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14418 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
R-R PAINT ~ Regal Red (lower-upper)
E 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
N ~ AM/FM Stereo multiplex [RPO U79] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
M ~ Body modifications [RPO Z16] | |
Group 5 | Y ~ Custom deluxe rear seat belts
[RPO A47] ** |

Courtesy Todd Bouwkamp
03C ~ Body Date - March 3rd week
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1865 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
P-2 PAINT ~ Evening Orchid, black convertible
top (lower-upper)
D 2MP 3C 4F 5W
Group 1 | D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |

03D ~ Body Date - March 4th week
ST 65-13211 ~ 1965 Chevelle 300 2-Door Sedan
(Known 6-cyl car)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1932 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 764- ~ Light Fawn Rialto Cloth, Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
D-D PAINT ~ Mist Blue (lower-upper)
2MP 5
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 5 |
Car is a 6-cyl with VIN of 131115K167777

03D ~ Body Date - March 4th week
ST 65-13637 ~ 1965 Malibu Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14408 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 739- ~ Medium Blue Ramada Cloth, Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
D-D PAINT ~ Mist Blue (lower-upper)
W 2R 3C 5
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | R ~ Rear speaker [RPO U80] |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 |
(Car is 6-cylinder car with VIN of 135175K168154)

Courtesy Erik Jacobs
03D ~ Body Date - March 4th week
ST 65-13667 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1823 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 728- ~ Medium Turquoise Pattern Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
D-1 PAINT ~ Mist Blue, white convertible top
(lower-upper)
ED 2KMPS 3C 5
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] | |
Group 2 | K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60] |
M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] | |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 |

RPO Z16 Chevelle
03D ~ Body Date - March 4th week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe
(RPO Z16)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14628 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
R-6 PAINT ~ Regal Red, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
W 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
N ~ AM/FM Stereo multiplex [RPO U79] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
M ~ Body modifications [RPO Z16] | |
Group 5 | Y ~ Custom deluxe rear seat belts
[RPO A47] ** |

RPO Z16 Chevelle
03D ~ Body Date - March 4th week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe
(RPO Z16)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14629 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 792- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
R-6 PAINT ~ Regal Red, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
E 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
N ~ AM/FM Stereo multiplex [RPO U79] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
M ~ Body modifications [RPO Z16] | |
Group 5 | Y ~ Custom deluxe rear seat belts
[RPO A47] ** |

RPO Z16 Chevelle
03D ~ Body Date - March 4th week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe
(RPO Z16)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14640 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 792- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
R-6 PAINT ~ Regal Red, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
W 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
N ~ AM/FM Stereo multiplex [RPO U79] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
M ~ Body modifications [RPO Z16] | |
Group 5 | Y ~ Custom deluxe rear seat belts
[RPO A47] ** |

RPO Z16 Chevelle
03D ~ Body Date - March 4th week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe
(RPO Z16)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14653 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
A-6 PAINT ~ Tuxedo Black, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
EX 2LPN 3C 4FMU 5Y
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
X ~ Power windows [RPO A31] | |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
N ~ AM/FM Stereo multiplex [RPO U79] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
M ~ Body modifications [RPO Z16] | |
U ~ Spare wheel lock [RPO P19] | |
Group 5 | Y ~ Custom deluxe rear seat belts
[RPO A47] ** |

RPO Z16 Chevelle
03D ~ Body Date - March 4th week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe
(RPO Z16)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14692 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
R-R PAINT ~ Regal Red (lower-upper)
2LPN 3C 4FMU 5Y
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
N ~ AM/FM Stereo multiplex [RPO U79] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
M ~ Body modifications [RPO Z16] | |
Group 5 | Y ~ Custom deluxe rear seat belts
[RPO A47] ** |

RPO Z16 Chevelle
03D ~ Body Date - March 4th week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe
(RPO Z16)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14712 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
R-R PAINT ~ Regal Red (lower-upper)
W 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
N ~ AM/FM Stereo multiplex [RPO U79] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
M ~ Body modifications [RPO Z16] | |
Group 5 | Y ~ Custom deluxe rear seat belts
[RPO A47] ** |

RPO Z16 Chevelle
03D ~ Body Date - March 4th week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe
(RPO Z16)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14745 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 792- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
A-A PAINT ~ Tuxedo Black (lower-upper)
E 2LPN 3C 4FMU 5Y
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
N ~ AM/FM Stereo multiplex [RPO U79] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
M ~ Body modifications [RPO Z16] | |
U ~ Spare wheel lock [RPO P19] | |
Group 5 | Y ~ Custom deluxe rear seat belts
[RPO A47] ** |

Courtesy Ed Sharretts
04A ~ Body Date - April 1st week
ST 65-13667 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2016 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 743- ~ Medium Turquoise Pattern Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
K-2 PAINT ~ Artesian Turquoise, black convertible
top (lower-upper)
WD 2MPS 5
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] | |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 5 |

RPO Z16 Chevelle
04A ~ Body Date - April 1st week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe
(RPO Z16)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14922 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
Y-6 PAINT ~ Crocus Yellow, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
W 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
N ~ AM/FM Stereo multiplex [RPO U79] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
M ~ Body modifications [RPO Z16] | |
Group 5 | Y ~ Custom deluxe rear seat belts [RPO A47] ** |

04A ~ Body Date - April 1st week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
15348 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
R-R PAINT ~ Regal Red (lower-upper)
W 2L 5
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
Group 5 |

04A ~ Body Date - April 1st week
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1999 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 796- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather, Turquoise
Trim (bucket seat)
K-1 PAINT ~ Artesian Turquoise, white convertible
top (lower-upper)
WD 2MPS 3C 5W
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] | |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |

04B ~ Body Date - April 2nd week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14885 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
R-6 PAINT ~ Regal Red, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
EX 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
X ~ Power windows [RPO A31] | |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
N ~ AM/FM Stereo multiplex [RPO U79] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 4 | F ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] |
M ~ Body modifications [RPO Z16] | |
Group 5 | Y ~ Custom deluxe rear seat belts
[RPO A47] ** |


04C ~ Body Date - April 3rd week
ST 65-13637 ~ 1965 Malibu Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
16425 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 772- ~ Medium Red Ramada Cloth, Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
C-C PAINT ~ Ermine White (lower-upper)
E 5
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 5 |

04C ~ Body Date - April 3rd week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
15738 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 710- ~ Medium Saddle Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
S-S PAINT ~ Sierra Tan (lower-upper)
E 2KL 5
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60] |
L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] | |
Group 5 |

04C ~ Body Date - April 1st week
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2057 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
A-2 PAINT ~ Tuxedo Black, black convertible top
(lower-upper)
W 2L 5
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
Group 5 |

04D ~ Body Date - April 4th week
ST 65-13667 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2191 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 728- ~ Medium Blue Pattern Imitation Leather
(bench seat)
E-1 PAINT ~ Daytona Blue, white convertible top
(lower-upper)
W 2MP 3C 5
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 |
(Sequence #182505)

04D ~ Body Date - April 4th week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
16149 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
P-P PAINT ~ Evening Orchid (lower-upper)
E 2LP 3CB 5W
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
B ~ Rear window defogger [RPO C50] | |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |

Courtesy Ed Sharretts
05A ~ Body Date - May 1st week
ST 65-13667 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2365 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 728- ~ Medium Blue Pattern Imitation Leather
(bench seat)
E-1 PAINT ~ Danube Blue, white convertible top
(lower-upper)
WFD 2MPS 3C 5W
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
F ~ Power bench seat [RPO A41] | |
D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] | |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |

05A ~ Body Date - May 1st week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
17178 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 741- ~ Medium Blue Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
E-E PAINT ~ Danube Blue (lower-upper)
W 2LPR 5W
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
R ~ Rear speaker [RPO U80] | |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |

05A ~ Body Date - May 1st week
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2252 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 710- ~ Medium Saddle Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
J-3 PAINT ~ Cypress Green, beige convertible
top (lower-upper)
ED 2MP 3C 5
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60] |
M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] | |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 |

05A ~ Body Date - May 1st week
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2256 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
D-1 PAINT ~ Mist Blue, white convertible top
(lower-upper)
ED 2MP 3C 5
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] | |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |

05A ~ Body Date - May 1st week
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2304 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
Y-2 PAINT ~ Crocus Yellow, black convertible
top (lower-upper)
D 2MPS 5
Group 1 | D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 5 |

05C ~ Body Date - May 3rd week
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2333 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 796- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather, turquoise
trim (bucket seat)
C-1 PAINT ~ Ermine White, white convertible top
(lower-upper)
2M 5
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
Group 5 |

06A ~ Body Date - June 1st week
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
18149 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
S-6 PAINT ~ Sierra Tan, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
E 2KMPS 3C 5
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60] |
M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] | |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 |

06C ~ Body Date - June 3rd week
2312 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13411 ~ 1965 300 Deluxe 2-Door Sedan (Known
6-cyl car)*
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
3034 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 762- ~ Light Fawn Radiant Cloth, Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
D-D PAINT ~ Mist Blue (lower-upper)
* Car is a 6-cyl with VIN of 133115Kxxxxxx

Courtesy Chad Butler
06C ~ Body Date - June 3rd week
8513 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13667 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2845 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 789- ~ Believed to be Medium Red Pattern Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
R-1 PAINT ~ Regal Red, white convertible top
(lower-upper)
W 2MP 3C 5W
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |

06D ~ Body Date - June 4th week
4093 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2633 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
P-1 PAINT ~ Evening Orchid, white convertible
top (lower-upper)
2LPS 3C 5
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 |

06D ~ Body Date - June 4th week
3755 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2687 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 792- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
P-1 PAINT ~ Evening Orchid, white convertible
top (lower-upper)
D 2MPS 5
Group 1 | D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |

07A ~ Body Date - July 1st week
7154 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2778 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
Y-2 PAINT ~ Crocus Yellow, black convertible
top (lower-upper)
2MPS 5
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 |

07B ~ Body Date - July 2nd week
8874 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13637 ~ 1965 Malibu Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
23035 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 739- ~ Medium Blue Ramada Cloth, Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
D-D PAINT ~ Mist Blue (lower-upper)
W 2MPS 5
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 5 |

07B ~ Body Date - July 2nd week
1195 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13637 ~ 1965 Malibu Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
23184 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 772- ~ Medium Red Ramada Cloth, Imitation
Leather (bench seat)
N-N PAINT ~ Madeira Maroon (lower-upper)
E 2S 3C 5W
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | W ~ Custom deluxe seat belts with retractors [RPO A49] |

07B ~ Body Date - July 2nd week
8172 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13687 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
3164 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 711- ~ Medium Saddle Pattern Imitation Leather
(bench seat)
J-1 PAINT ~ Cypress Green, white convertible
top (lower-upper)
D 2MPS 5
Group 1 | D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 5 |

07B ~ Body Date - July 2nd week
6471 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2802 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
Y-2 PAINT ~ Crocus Yellow, black convertible
top (lower-upper)
D 2MPS 5
Group 1 | D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06] |
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 |

07C ~ Body Date - July 3rd week
662 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
20691 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 741- ~ Medium Blue Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
D-D PAINT ~ Mist Blue (lower-upper)
W 3C 5O
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | O ~ Suspect sat belt delete [RPO A62] |

07C ~ Body Date - July 3rd week
11 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2864 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
R-1 PAINT ~ Regal Red, white convertible top
(lower-upper)
2MPS 3C 5W
Group 2 | M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |

07C ~ Body Date - July 3rd week
4402 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
20705 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 741- ~ Medium Blue Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
D-D PAINT ~ Mist Blue (lower-upper)
5
Group 5 |

07C ~ Body Date - July 3rd week
8012 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
20724 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
Y-Y PAINT ~ Crocus Yellow (lower-upper)
E 2KS 5
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60] |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 5 |

07D ~ Body Date - July 4th week
3353 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
21199 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket
seat)
W-6 PAINT ~ Glacier Gray, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
E 2LPSR 3C 5
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
R ~ Rear speaker [RPO U80] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 |

07D ~ Body Date - July 4th week
2575 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
21299 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 796- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (turquoise
trim) (bucket seat)
C-C PAINT ~ Ermine White (lower-upper)
E 2KMPS 3C 5W
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
Group 2 | K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60] |
M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35] | |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | W ~ Custom deluxe seat belts with retractors [RPO A49] |

Courtesy Jeff Helms
07D ~ Body Date - July 4th week
2025 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
21373 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 741- ~ Medium Blue Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
D-C PAINT ~ Mist Blue, Ermine White (lower-upper)
EO 2LP 3C 5W
Group 1 | E ~ Tinted glass (all) [RPO A01] |
O ~ Two-tone paint | |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 | W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49] |
(Sequence #215722)

08A ~ Body Date - August 1st week
3673 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
21577 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 714- ~ black Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
N-N PAINT ~ Madeira Maroon (lower-upper)
W 2LP 3C 5
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 |
(Sequence #217652)

08A ~ Body Date - August 1st week
6132 ~ internal plant job number
ST 65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2964 BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR 786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather
(bucket seat)
R-2 PAINT ~ Regal Red, black convertible top
(lower-upper)
W 2LP 3C 5
Group 1 | W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02] |
Group 2 | L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20] |
P ~ Comfort & Convenience group [RPO Z01/Z13] | |
Group 3 | C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70] |
Group 5 |
* The letter "P" in group 4 is unknown. This letter appears on Framingham tags throughout the year. This same group 4 "P" code is also found on KC-built Chevelles in group 4 and possibly only in very early builds. Anyone with information on the option code meaning in group 4, please contact me via the Contact tab.
** Suspect custom deluxe rear seat belts RPO A47, entered production March 1965.
[ August 1964 - February 1965 ] | [ March - August ]