1965 Chevelle RPO Production Numbers/MSRP

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 1963/64 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. Those with a noted number are some examples of dealer invoices or window stickers with varying costs.

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

Series/model base prices may differ due to price changes. Initial prices listed are from GM Heritage Restoration kit except where noted

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price and Production Totals

Model Description (Quantity)	List Price Less Invoice Discount	List Price Less Base Discount	Factory D & H	List Price	Mfr's Sug'd Dealer D & H	Mfr's Sug'd Retail Price
6-Cylinder Models base engine
300 13111 2-Door Sedan (9,444) 13169 4-Door Sedan (14,924)						$2109.00 2146.00
13115 2-Door Station Wagon (1,015)						2400.00
300 Deluxe 13311 2-Door Sedan (9,391) 13369 4-Door Sedan (22,566) 13335 4-Door Station Wag., 2-seat (6,312) 13380 2-Door Sedan Pickup (4,392)		$1619,13	$174.00	$2073.00	$25.00	2183.00 2220.00 2511.00 2272.00
Malibu 13569 4-Door Sedan (27,940) 13537 2-Door Sport Coupe (25,032) 13567 2-Door Convertible (3,388) 13535 4-Door Station Wagon (6,500) 13580 2-Door Sedan Pickup (2,367)		$1739.88	$180..	$2148.00	$25.00	2299.00 2326.00 2532.00 2590.00 2353.00
Malibu SS 13737 - 2-Door Sport Coupe (1,133)) 13767 - 2-Door Convertible (7,995)						2484.00 2690.00

8-Cylinder Models base V8 engine *
300 13211 2-Door Sedan (11,528) 13269 4-Door Sedan (3,060) 13215 2-Door Station Wagon (653)						2215.00 2251.00 2505.00
300 Deluxe 13411 2-Door Sedan (2,672) 13469 4-Door Sedan (6,911) 13435 4-Door Station Wago (4,751) 13480 2-Door Sedan Pickup (5,935)		$1760.13	$182.00	$2173.00	$25.00	2288.00 2326.00 2615.00 2353.00
Malibu 13669 4-Door Sedan (32,877) 13637 2-Door Sport Coupe (55,634) 13667 2-Door Convertible (7,249) 13635 4-Door Sta. Wag., 2-seat (18,373) 13680 2-Door Sedan Pickup (22,030)		$1820.88	$188.00	$2248.00	$25.00	3405.00 2431.00 2637.00 2695.00 2461.00
Malibu SS 13837 2-Door Sport Coupe (34,532) 13867 2-Door Convertible (7,995)						2590.00 2796.00
* Production figures are for base V8 engine and are not meant to include optional V8 engines where applicable. 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 1965/66 dollars.

RPO	Description	Quantity	Cost*
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.

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