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Stickers1970 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 (April 1, 1970) and do not normally include quantities/prices from Vintage Vehicle Services unless otherwise noted.
Options, Quantity and Cost
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 1969/70 dollars. Also note some options were priced differently dependent on other options ordered, model the option was ordered on, and depending on what GM literature you're reading.
Quantity numbers may or may not be correct but are the best available figures. Be sure to read the notations below the list for anomalies. Variances in parentheses () are those physically found on car shipper paperwork and show the series/model and/or date found on broadcast copy paperwork.
Line items with are items shown on some dealer new car records but not shown as options reported by GM.
Manufacturer's Suggest Retail Price and Production Totals
| Model Description (Quantity) | List Price |
| 6-Cylinder Models | |
| Nomad 13136 4-Door Station Wagon (4315) |
---------- |
| Standard 13337 2-Door Sport Coupe (6,119) 13369 4-Door Sedan (4,546) 13380 2-Door Sedan Pickup (1,303) Greenbrier 13336 4-Door Station Wagon, 2 Seat (877) |
2572.00 ---------- ---------- ---------- |
| Malibu 13537 2-Door Sport Coupe (12,256) 13539 4-Door Sport Sedan (904) 13567 2-Door Convertible (381) 13569 4-Door Sedan (7,525) 13580 2-Door Sedan Pickup (539) |
2719.00 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- |
| Concours 13536 4-Door Custom Wagon, 2-seat (442) |
---------- |
| 8-Cylinder Models base V8 engine * | |
| Nomad 13236 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (7,151) |
2925.00 |
| Standard 13437 2-Door Sport Coupe (8,003) 13469 4-Door Sedan (5,177) 13436 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (5,503) 13446 4-Door Station Wagon, 3-seat (1,798) 13480 2-Door Sedan Pickup (5,137) |
2862.00 2627.00 ---------- 3213.00 2769.00 |
| Malibu 13637 2-Door Sport Coupe (289,622) 13639 4-Door Sport Sedan (20,575) 13667 2-Door Convertible (7,141) (after at least 04/29) 13669 4-Door Sedan (37,401) 13680 2-Door Sedan Pickup (26,690) |
2809.00 2881.00 3009.00 3062.00 2775.00 2850.00 |
| Concours 13636 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (11,567) 13646 4-Door Station Wagon, 3-seat (2,902) |
---------- 3323.00 |
| Concours
Estate 13836 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (3,833) 13846 4-Door Station Wagon, 3-seat (2,220) |
3342.00 3455.00 |
| Monte Carlo 13857 - 2-Door Sport Coupe (145,976) |
3123.00 |
|
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices do not include state or local taxes, license fees, options or accessories and may vary depending on time of year and dealer. * Production figures are for base V8 engine and are not meant
to include optional V8 engines where applicable. |
|
| RPO | Description | Quantity | Cost* |
| AK1 | Seat Belts & Front Shoulder
Harness - Deluxe (coupe w/bucket, 5 seat & 2 shoulder) (coupe or sedan w/bench, 6 seat & 2 shoulder) (13680 - 02/70) (13680 - 10/70) |
78,206 | $ 12.15 $ 13.70 $ 9.15 $ 7.55 |
| AQ2 | Electric Seat Back Lock Release | 663 | $ 23.70 |
| AS4 | Rear Seat Shoulder Harness - Deluxe | 273 | $ 26.35 |
| AU3 | Electric Door Locks (coupe &
convertible) (sedan) |
5,482 | $ 44.80 $ 68.50 |
| A01 | Tinted Glass - All Windows (13680 - 12/69) (13857 - 06/12) |
416,493 | $ 36.90 $ 37.70 $ 42.15 |
| A02 | Tinted Glass - Windshield | 10,994 | $ 24.25 |
| A31 | Windows - Electric Control (13680 - 11/69) |
20,792 | $105.35 $ 64.60 |
| A33 | Tail Gate Window - Electric | 17,621 | $ 34.80 |
| A39 | Custom Deluxe Seat Belts,
Front & Rear (convertible w/bench, 6 seat) (convertible w/bucket, 5 seat) |
754 | $ 10.55 $ 9.00 |
| A41 | Front Seat Electric Control - 4 Way (6) | 637 | $ 73.75 |
| A46 | Front Seat Electric Control - 4 Way Bucket (6) | 546 | $ 73.75 |
| A51 | Strato-Bucket seats (13680- 08/69) |
99,138 | $121.15 $123.75 |
| A85 | Deluxe Shoulder Harness | 122 | $ 26.35 |
| A90 | Rear Compartment Lid Release - Electric Control (6) | 987 | $ 14.75 |
| B37 | 2 front & 2 rear color-keyed
floor mats (13680 - 12/69) |
140,880 | $ 11.60 $ 6.50 |
| B85 | Belt Reveal Molding | 906 | n/a |
| B90 | Door Window Frame Molding (4-door sedan) | 5,203 | $ 26.35 |
| B93 | Door Edge Guards (13680 - 12/69) (13639 - 10/69) |
197,408 | $ 4.25 $ 4.35 $ 7.40 |
| CD2 | Windshield Washer Fluid Level | 40,630 | n/a |
| CD3 | Electro Tip Windshield Wiper | 331 | $ 19.00 |
| C06 | Electric Control Folding Top | 6,626 | $ 52.70 **** |
| C08 | Exterior Soft Trim Roof
Cover (13680 - 01/70) (13857 - 01/70-06/70) |
287,052 | $ 94.80 $ 64.60 $126.40 |
| C50 | Rear Window Defogger | 39,953 | $ 26.35
(7) $ 36.90 (7) |
| C51 | Rear Window Deflector | 7,713 | n/a |
| C60 | Air Conditioning - Four
Season (Includes 61-amp generator & HD radiator) (13680 - 12/69) |
303,326 | $376.00 $384.15 |
| D33 | Outside Mirror - Remote
Control (13680 - 10/69) |
68,830 | $ 10.55 $ 10.80 |
| D34 | Vanity Visor Mirror (13680 - 11/69) |
37,287 | $ 3.20 $ 3.25 |
| D55 | Front compartment console (13680 - 10/69) |
90,436 | $ 53.75 $ 54.90 |
| D88 | Sport Stripes - Sport
Coupe/Convertible (13680 - 12/69) |
39,539 | $ 68.50 $ 43.05 |
| F40 | Special Front and Rear Suspension (13680 - 03/70) |
17,255 | $ 16.90 $ 17.25 |
| F41 | Special Performance Front and Rear Suspension | 56,051 | $ 29.50 |
| G67 | Rear Shock Absorber Level Control | 3,929 | n/a |
| G80 | Rear Axle - Positraction (13680 - 11/69) |
64,169 | $ 42.15 $ 43.05 |
| JL2 | Front Disc Brakes (13680 - 11/69) |
139,856 | $ 64.25 $ 65.65 |
| J50 | Vacuum Power Brake Equipment (13680 - 12/69) |
180,113 | $ 42.15 $ 43.05 |
| K05 | Engine Block Heater | 6,068 | $ 10.55 |
| K30 | Speed and Cruise Control | 730 | $ 57.95 |
| K85 | A/C Generator - 63 amp (n/a
with LS6) (without air conditioning) (with air conditioning) |
2,447 | $ 26.35 $ 5.30 |
| LF6 | Engine - V8, 400 Cu. In.,
2-bbl carburetor - 265 HP (13857 - 01/70) |
16,595 | $ 50.00 $ 63.20 |
| LS3 | Engine - V8, 402 Cu. In., 4-bbl carburetor - 330 HP | 9,338 | $162.50 |
| LS6 | Engine - V8, 454 Cu. In. Special Hi Performance - 450 HO | 4,475 | $263.30 |
| L48 | Engine - V8, 350 Cu. In.
- 300 HP (13680 - 12/69) |
85,212 | $ 68.50 $ 69.95 |
| L65 | Engine - V8, 350 Cu. In.,
2-bbl carburetor - 250 HP (13857 - 06/12) |
112,686 | $ 21.10 $ 47.40 |
| L78 | Engine - V8, 396 Cu. In. Special Hi. Perf. - 375 HP | 2,144 | $210.65 |
| L89 | Aluminum Cylinder Heads | 18 | $394.95 |
| M20 | 4-Speed Transmission | 28,131 | $184.80 |
| M21 | 4-Speed Transmission - Close Ratio | 11,830 | $184.80 |
| M22 | 4-Speed Transmission - Heavy
Duty Atlanta - February (#1206xx, 1310xx) |
5,410 | $221.80 $264.00 |
| M35 | Powerglide Transmission
(L6) (V8) |
106,849 | $163.70 $174.25 |
| M38 ** | 3-Speed Automatic Transmission,
TH350 (L6) (V8) (13680 - 12/69) (13857 - 01/70) |
368,871 | $190.10 $200.65 $205.20 $221.80 |
| M40 | 3-Speed Automatic Transmission,
TH400 (LS3, L34, LS6, & LS6) (Seen on several LS6 Chevelles) (13680 - 10/69 - L34) |
43,748 | $221.80 $290.40 $226.80 |
| NA9 | Evaporative Emission Control (13680 - 11/69) |
66,214 | $ 36.90 $ 37.70 |
| NK1 | Steering Wheel - Cushioned
rim (13680 - 1069) |
3,078 | $ 34.80 $ 35.55 |
| N10 | Dual Exhaust Equipment (250-hp & 300-hp) | 22,395 | $ 30.55 |
| N33 | Steering Wheel - Tilt Type (13680 - 11/69) |
37,760 | $ 45.30 $ 46.30 |
| N40 | Power Steering (13680 - 10/69) (13680 - 12/69) (13236 - 9/69) |
508,181 | $105.35 $107.60 $102.25 $100.10 |
| PA3 | Special Wheel Trim Cover | 56,588 | n/a |
| PK2 | G78-14-B White Stripe | 19,608 | $ 30.20 |
| PL3 | E78-14-B White Stripe | 9,234 | $ 26.05 $ 50.25 |
| PL4 | F70-14-B White Letter | 64,758 | $ 62.45 |
| PM6 | G78-14-D White Stripe | 4,763 | n/a |
| PU8 | G78-15-B White Stripe | 114,422 | $ 30.20 |
| PX6 | F78-14-B White Stripe (13680 - 12/69-04/70) |
248,753 | $ 28.10 $ 28.55 |
| PX8 | G70X14 White Stripe | n/a | n/a |
| PY4 | F70-14-B White Stripe (13680 - 11/69) |
15,341 | $ 50.50 $ 51.40 |
| PY5 | F70-14-B Red Stripe | 8 | n/a |
| PY7 | G70-14-B Red Stripe | 2 | n/a |
| P01 | Wheel Trim Cover (13680- 08/69) |
215,176 | $ 21.10 $ 21.55 |
| P02 | Deluxe Wheel Trim Cover | 3,358 | $ 79.00 |
| P06 | Wheel Trim Ring | 3,633 | $ 21.10 |
| P90 | G70-15-B White Stripe | 26,814 | $ 46.95 |
| P91 | G70-14-B Red Stripe | 194 | n/a |
| T58 | Rear Wheel Opening Skirt | 31,442 | n/a |
| T60 | Heavy Duty Battery (13680 - 10/69) |
46,890 | $ 15.80 $ 16.15 |
| UM1 | AM Push Button Radio & Tape Player | 27,295 | $194.85 |
| UM2 | AM/FM Push Button Radio & Tape Player | 4,532 | $372.85 |
| U14 | Instrument Panel Gauges (13680 - 11/69) |
37,378 | $ 84.30 $ 86.10 |
| U35 | Electric Clock (13680 - 12/69) |
59,308 | $ 15.80 $ 16.15 |
| U46 | Lamp Monitoring | 5,755 | $ 26.35 |
| U63 | Radio - Push Button (13680 - 12/69) |
487,820 | $ 61.10 $ 62.45 |
| U69 | Radio - AM/FM Push Button | 31,426 | $133.80 |
| U76 | Windshield Antenna | 580,635 | n/a |
| U79 | AM/FM Stereo Equipment | 7,925 | $239.10 |
| U80 | Auxiliary Rear Speaker | 113,627 | $ 13.20 |
| V01 | Heavy Duty Radiator (Included with air conditioning or performance axle & LS6) |
7,347 | $ 14.75 |
| V31 | Front Bumper Guard (13680- 12/69) |
48,448 | $ 15.80 $ 16.15 |
| V32 | Rear Bumper Guard | 36,595 | $ 15.80 |
| V55 | Roof Luggage Carrier | 13.044 | $ 52.70 |
| YD1 | Axle For Trailering | 1,019 | $ 10.55 |
| ZJ7 | Special Whe | 90,017 | $ 35.85 $ 31.60 $ 36.60 |
| ZJ9 | Auxiliary Lighting Group
(3) (Malibu convertible) (Malibu sedan & sport coupe) (Chevelle sedan & sport coupe) (Sedan pickup) (13637 - 10/69) |
40,945 | $ 15.80 $ 20.05 $ 22.65 $ 23.15 $ 25.30 |
| ZL2 | Special Ducted Hood Air
System (13680 - 10/69) |
28,888 | $147.45 $123.75 |
| ZP5 | Appearance Group (4) | n/a | |
| ZQ2 | Operating Convenience
Group (5) * All except Spt Cpe and Convert * Spt Cpe without Instrument Panel Gauges * Spt Cpe with Instrument Panel Gauges * Convert without Instrument Panel Gauges * Convert with Instrument Panel Gauges |
n/a | $ 52.70 $ 52.70 $ 36.90 $ 63.25 $ 47.45 |
| ZQ9 | Rear Axle - Performance
Ratio (LS6 - includes HD radiator) |
3,348 | $10.55 $25.30 |
| Z15 | SS 454 | 8,773 | $503.45 |
| Z20 | Monte Carlo SS | 3,823 | $420.25 |
| Z25 | Super Sport (12680 - 11/69) |
53,599 | $445.55 $455.15 |
| xxx | Trim - Vinyl Coated (1) | 143,031 | $ 12.65 |
| 961-7 | Color Combination Two-tone (2) | 22,130 | $ 23.20 |
Note neither the L34 396/402 350hp engine nor the LS5 454-360hp engine is shown. The L34 engine was the base engine with the Z25 option and was not available separately as an option so the number for the L34 engine would be the same as the Z25 option less any L78 optional engines (53599-2144=51455).
The LS5 engine was the base engine for the Z15 option. The LS6 engine was optional when ordering the Z15 option. The number of LS5 engines can be calculated by subtracting the number of LS6 engines (4,475) from the number of Z15 options (8,773), or 4,298.
(1) Although trim code number 795 is shown, it is believed that several optional vinyl trim codes are rolled up into this one total of 143,031. Numerous other vinyl trim codes such as 755, 770, 787, 790, etc. have been found on GM invoices and cost out at $12.65 but only on series/models when cloth interiors are standard. When vinyl trim is the standard (such as in station wagons or when equipped with bucket seats) there is no additional cost on GM invoices.
(2) This single code incorporates all known two-tone color combinations.
(3) RPO ZJ9 - Auxiliary Lighting Group includes:
** Ash Tray Light
** Courtesy Lights
** Glove Compartment Light
** Luggage Compartment Light
** Mirror Map Light
** Underhood Light
** Windshield Washer Fluid Monitor & Light
(Arlington & Kansas City build sheets)
(4) RPO ZP5 - Appearance Guard Group includes:
** Front/Rear bumper guard (as applicable)
** Door Edge Guards
** Twin Front & Rear Mats
** Visor Vanity Mirror
(Kansas City build sheets)
(5) RPO ZQ2 - Operating Convenience Group includes:
** Electric Clock
** Remote Control LH Outside Mirror
** Rear Window
Defogger
(Arlington build sheets)
(6) RPO A41 & RPO A46 Pwer seats are only shown in Monte Carlo price lists.
(7) $26.35 for coupe and sedan models; $36.90 believed to be for convertible but to date this is not confirmed for 1970 model year. Option not available on staton wagons or sedan pickups.
* 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.
** The M38 TH350 transmission is often listed as RPO M40 on some paperwork or as M38 CBC TRANS on build sheets. The M38 TH350 was the 3-speed automatic used with all L6 and small-block engines while the M40 TH400 was used with big-block engines.
*** I have several 1970 Monte Carlo build sheets with the P90 tires shown as G70x15 white stripe.
**** It is believed the manual folding top was cancelled around early April and the power top became standard fare. This would account for the $53.00 increase in the base price of a 13667 convertible from $3009 to $3062. Of the 7,522 convertibles sold 6,626 were optioned with the electric top.
Miscellaneous Option Codes - not in report
| RPO | Description | ||
| PX8 | G70x14 White Stripe Tire | El Camino SS | |
| V48 | Engine Coolant - Increase Protec | Canada | |
| W84 | Additional Fuel For Delivery | Canada | |
| ZK8 | Tire Pressure Sticker | Canada | |
| ZQ7 | Canadian Warranty Booklet & Misc. Literature | Canada |
Vintage Vehicle Services
According to Vintage Vehicle Services documentation:
Z15 - 3,306 of the 25,938 Malibu sport coupes were equipped with the
L34 engine
Z25 - 299 of the 25,938 Malibu sport coupes were equipped with the
LS5 engine
Z25 - 231 LS6 engines were imported into Canada for sale in the
Malibu sport coupe
ZL2 - 1,750 of the 25,938 Malibu sport coupes were equipped with the
cowl induction hood
LS3 - approximately 20 of the 13437 300 Deluxe sport coupes built in
Canada were equipped with the LS3 engine
Approximately 329 13680 sedan pickups were imported into Canada.
