1965 Chevelle RPO Production Numbers/MSRP

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Caveat: Option quantities/prices vary from resource to resource. These quantities (and prices in most cases) were taken from year-specific 'Accumulative Production/Final Model Year Reports' from Chevrolet and  'Options And Accessories When Installed By Chevrolet' price sheets and do not normally include quantities/prices from GM of Canada unless otherwise noted.

It is important to note the items listed and the quantity represent the item individually when ordered as an option and not when they may have come as standard equipment or in a convenience or appearance group on certain models. All costs listed are 1964/65 dollars. Dealers may have charged more (or less) for some options depending on the time of year as costs did fluctuate and some option costs varied depending on the series/model being installed on.

Line items with orange bar are items shown on some dealer new car records but not shown as options reported by GM.

Manufacturer's Suggest Retail Price (information on other series/models welcomed)

13737 ~ Malibu SS 2-door sport coupe, L6 ~ $2,539.00
13767 ~ Malibu SS 2-door convertible, L6 ~ $2,647.00
13837 ~ Malibu SS 2-door sport coupe, V8 ~ $2,750.00
13867 ~ Malibu SS 2-door convertible, V8 ~ $2,858.00

RPO Description Quantity

MSRP*

A01 Soft Ray tinted glass - all windows 53,604 $ 31.25
A02 Soft Ray tinted glass - windshield only 147,345 $ 19.95
A31 Electric control power windows 2,052 $102.25
A33 Electric tail gate window 11,587 $ 26.90
A41 4-way electric control power seat 717 $ 64.60
A46 Electric control drivers bucket seat (Available May 1965) 23 $ 64.60
A47/A49 Custom deluxe rear seat belts (Available March 1965) 820 $ 23.15
A49
Custom deluxe seat belts with retractors
Source - KC 13637 car shipper (146603)
107,978
$  7.35
$  7.55
A62 Seat belt deletion 29,864 11.00 CR
A64 Custom rear seat belts (Available March 1965) 490 $ 12.95
A66 Divided second seat 78  $ 37.70
B70 Padded instrument panel 140,610 $ 18.30
C06 Power convertible top 8,710 $ 53.80
C08 Black vinyl roof cover 2,442 $ 75.35
C48 Heater and defroster deletion 7,751 72.00 CR
C50 Rear window defroster 1,667 $ 21.55
C51 Rear window deflector 24 $ 19.40
C60 Four season air conditioning 42,098 $363.70
C64 (1) Air conditioning equipment n/a n/a
F40 Special front suspension 26,386 $  4.85
F60 Heavy front spring equipment n/a n/a
G66 Superlift rear shock absorbers 1,961 $ 37.70
G67 Superlift rear shock absorbers with automatic level control 587 $  86.15
G75 3.70:1 rear axle ratio 96 $  2.20
G76 3.36:1 rear axle ratio 2,759 $  2.20
G80 3.08:1, 3.36:1, and 3.70:1 rear axle ratio with Positraction 23,023 37.70
H05 3.73:1 rear axle ratio 293 n/a
J50 Vacuum power brakes 29,236 $ 43.05
J65 Metallic brakes 1,506 $ 37.70
K02 Temperature controlled fan 343 $ 16.15
K24 Closed positive engine ventilation 53,054 $  5.40
K66 Transistorized ignition 209 $ 73.35
K77 55 amp Delcotron generator 346 $ 21.55
K79 42 amp Delcotron generator 776 $ 10.80
K81 62 amp Delcotron generator 164 64.60-73.35
L26 140hp Turbo-Thrift engine 68,741 $ 26.90
L30 250hp Turbo-Fire engine 36,261 $ 94.70
L74 300hp Turbo-Fire engine 13,593 $137.75
L79 350hp Turbo-Fire engine 6,021 $202.30
M01 H.D. clutch 662 $  5.40
M10 3-speed overdrive transmission 4,076 $107.60
M20 4-speed transmission 39,092 $188.30
M35 Powerglide transmission 254,750 188.30-199.10
M55 Transmission oil cooler (Discontinued December 1964) 113 $ 16.15
N10 Dual exhaust 6,881 $ 21.55
N33 Comfortilt steering wheel 7,251 $ 43.05
N34 Sports-styled walnut-grained plastic steering wheel 2,166 $ 32.30
N40 Power Steering 125,808 $ 86.10
P01 Wheel cover 125,202 $ 21.55
P02 Simulated wire wheel cover 6,544 57.05-73.35
P19 Spare wheel lock equipment 264 $  5.40
P57
735x14 2 ply BSW
From dealer's car invoice - June 11, 1965
14,436

$  7.80
P58
7.35-14-4 ply rating tires, whitewall
Source - 13535 window sticker
118,716
$ 39.70
$ 31.90
P61 7.75-14-4 ply rating tires, nylon whitewall 2,391 54.10-73.20
P62
7.75-14-4 ply rating tires, whitewall
Source - KC 13637 car shipper (146603)
Source - KC 13637 car shipper (156623)
35,316

$ 53.15
$ 54.10
$ 46.30
P67 6.95-14-4 ply rating tires, whitewall 93,406 $ 28.70
T60 Heavy Duty Battery 14,252 $  7.55
U03 Low note horn 5,461 $ 14.00
U16 Tachometer 7,724 $ 48.45
U60 Radio, manual AM 52,851 $ 50.05
U63 Radio, push button AM 187,895 $ 58.65
U69 Radio, push button, AM/FM 2,794 136.70-150.15
U73 Manual rear antenna 82,788 NC
U80 Auxiliary speaker
(With U69)
(With U63)
(not listed separately)
24,658 $150.15
$ 72.10
V01 Heavy duty radiator 21,104 $ 10.80
V31
Front bumper guard
Source - KC 13837 car shipper (109345)
15,200
$ 19.95
$  9.70
V32 Rear bumper guard 11,037 $  9.70
V55 Luggage carrier 7,423 $ 43.05
Z01 Comfort & Convenience equipment, type A 209,641 30.15-40.90
Z04 Heavy duty chassis equipment 23 $ 19.40
Z08 Body molding & trim 485 $ 30.70
Z13 Comfort & Convenience equipment, type B 7,405 39.85-50.60
Z16 Special Sport Coupe & Convertible Equipment 201 $1,501.05
724 Trim - Bucket Seats 3,234 n/a
759 Trim - Vinyl Coated 1,562 $  5.40
950 Color Combination - Two tone 5,100 $ 16.15

(1) Not listed on Chevelle Options Final Report

* The costs listed come from numerous resources; GM Heritage Restoration Kits, actual dealer invoices (GM to dealer cost), car invoices (dealer to buyer), and valid window stickers.  Costs in the GM Heritage Restoration Kits are generally done very early in the model year and are subject to change.  If you have verified proof of an option with a different cost than is shown, please don't hesitate to contact me via my contact page.