1965 Chevelle Regular Production Options by Series/Model*
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1965 Chevelle Series/Model Codes - how to use the codes
Code ~ series/models affected
1 ~ 13000
2 ~ 13000 except 13100
3 ~ 13300-800 except 13x80
4 ~ 13x15 & 13x35
5 ~ 13169
6 ~ 13x67
7 ~ 13000 except 13x15, 13x35, 13x67
8 ~ 13000 except 13x80
9 ~ 13x80 (all sedan pickup)
10 ~ 132-134-136-13800
11 ~ 131-133-135-13700
12 ~ 131-13600
13 ~ 13000 except 13x15, 13x35, 13x80
14 ~ 13000 except 13x67 and 13x80
15 ~ 13100, 200
16 ~ 13x37
17 ~ 13111, 13169, 13211 and 13269
18 ~ 13580, 680
19 ~ 13300-800
20 ~ 13700, 800
21 ~ 13800
Chevrolet did not retain any records on combinations of options. This means it is impossible to know how many of any particular series and model came with any combination of options such as how many convertibles were built with a 4-speed and/or a specific optional engine or how many 2-door sport coupes came with a radio.
Line items with
are items shown on some dealer new car records but not shown as options reported by GM.
RPO - Model Code | Description | Quantity Reported Sold |
Units Possible |
% |
A01 - 1 | Tinted Glass - All Windows | 53,608 | 378,618 | 14 |
A02 - 1 | Tinted Glass - Windshield | 147,435 | 378,618 | 39 |
A31 - 19 | Windows - Electric Control | 2,052 | 234,534 | 1 |
A33 - 4 | Tail Gate Window - Electric | 11,587 | 37,606 | 31 |
A41 - 3 | Front Seat Control - 4-way | 717 | 310,710 | -- |
A46 - 20 | Driver Bucket Seat Elect. Control (Available May 1965) | 23 | 81,112 | -- |
A47 - 1 | Custom Deluxe Rear Seat Belts (Available March 1965) | 820 | 378,618 | -- |
A49 - 1 | Custom Deluxe Belts w/Retractors | 107,978 | 378,618 | 29 |
A62 - 1 | Less Seat Belts | 29,864 | 378,618 | 8 |
A64 - 1 | Custom Rear Seat Belts (Available March 1965) | 490 | 378,618 | -- |
A66 - 4 | Divided Second Seat | 78 | 37,606 | -- |
B01 - 5 | Police Car Body Equipment | 30 | 14,924 | -- |
B02 - 5 | Taxicab Equipment | 1,126 | 14,924 | 1 |
B70 - 1 | Instrument Panel Pad | 140,610 | 378,618 | 37 |
C06 - 6 | Folding Top Electric Control | 8,710 | 19,765 | 44 |
C08 - 16 | Exterior Soft Trim Roof cover | 2,442 | 152,650 | 2 |
C48 - 1 | Less Heater Equipment | 7,751 | 378,618 | 2 |
C50 - 7 | Rear Window Defroster | 1,667 | 321,247 | 1 |
C51 - 4 | Rear Window Defroster | 24 | 37,606 | -- |
C60 - 1 | Air Conditioning - Deluxe | 42,098 | 378,618 | 11 |
F40 - 1 | Special Front and Rear Suspension | 26,386 | 378,618 | 7 |
F60 - 1 | Heavy Front Spring Equipment | n/a | 378,618 | |
G66 - 8 | Air Booster Rear Shock Absorber | 1,961 | 343,894 | 1 |
G67 - 1 | RR. Shock Absorber Level Control | 587 | 378,618 | -- |
G75 - 9 | Rear Axle - 3.70:1 Ratio | 96 | 34,724 | -- |
G76 - 1 | Rear Axle - 3.36:1 Ratio | 2,729 | 378,618 | 1 |
G80 - 1 | Rear Axle - Positraction | 23,023 | 378,618 | 6 |
H05 - 9 | Rear Axle Equipment - 3.73:1 Ratio | 293 | 34,724 | 1 |
J50 - 1 | Power Brake Equipment | 29,236 | 378,618 | 8 |
J65 - 1 | Metallic Brake Facing | 1,506 | 378,618 | -- |
K02 - 1 | Fan Drive Equipment | 343 | 378,618 | -- |
K24 - 1 | Closed Engine Positive Ventilation, Type B | 53,054 | 378,618 | 14 |
K66 - 10 | Transistor Ignition Equipment | 209 | 234,675 | -- |
K77 - 1 | 55 Amp. Generator - Delcotron | 346 | 378,618 | -- |
K79 - 1 | 42 Amp. Generator - Delcotron | 776 | 378,618 | -- |
K81 - 1 | 62 Amp. Generator - Delcotron | 164 | 378,618 | -- |
L26 - 11 | Engine - I6, 230 Cu. In. | 68,741 | 143,943 | 48 |
L30 - 10 | Engine - V8, 327 Cu. In. | 36,261 | 234,675 | 15 |
L74 - 10 | Engine - V8, 327 Cu. In. Hi. Perf. | 13,593 | 234,675 | 6 |
L79 - 10 | Engine - V8, 327 Cu. In. Spec. Hi. Perf. | 6,021 | 234,675 | 3 |
M01 - 11 | Heavy Duty Clutch | 662 | 143,943 | -- |
M10 - 1 | Transmission Overdrive | 4,076 | 378,618 | 1 |
M20 - 10 | 4-Speed Transmission | 39,092 | 234,675 | 17 |
M35 - 1 | Powerglide Transmission | 254,750 | 378,618 | 67 |
M55 - 11 | Trans. Oil Cooler Equipment (Discontinued December 1964) | 113 | 143,943 | -- |
N10 - 10 | Dual Exhaust Equipment | 6,881 | 234,675 | 3 |
N33 - 1 | Steering Wheel - Tilt Type | 7,251 | 378,618 | 1 |
N34 - 1 | Steering Wheel - Wood Grained Plastic | 2,166 | 378,618 | 1 |
N40 - 1 | Power Steering | 125,808 | 378,618 | 33 |
P01 - 12 | Wheel Trim Cover | 125,202 | 297,506 | 42 |
P02 - 1 | Simulated Wire Wheel Trim Cover | 6,544 | 378,618 | 2 |
P19 - 1 | Spare Wheel Lock Equipment | 264 | 378,618 | -- |
P57 - x | 735x14 2 ply BSW From dealer's car invoice - June 11, 1965 |
14,436 | n/a | |
P58 - 1 | 7.35-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires | 118,716 | 378,618 | 31 |
P61 - 1 | 7.75-14-4 pr nylon whitewall tubeless tires | 2,391 | 378,618 | 1 |
P62 - 1 | 7.75-14-4 pr whitewall | 35,316 | 378,618 | 9 |
P67 - 13 | 6.95-14-4 pr whitewall | 93,406 | 306,288 | 30 |
T60 - 1 | Heavy Duty Battery | 14,252 | 378,618 | 4 |
U03 - 1 | Low Note Horn | 5,461 | 378,618 | 1 |
U16 - 10 | Tachometer | 7,724 | 234,675 | 3 |
U60 - 1 | Radio - Manual | 52,851 | 378,618 | 14 |
U63 - 1 | Radio - Push Button | 187,895 | 378,618 | 50 |
U69 - 1 | Radio - AM/FM Push Button | 2,795 | 378,618 | 1 |
U73 - 13 | Manual Rear Antenna | 82,788 | 306,288 | 27 |
U80 - 14 | Auxiliary Speaker | 24,658 | 324,129 | 8 |
V01 - 1 | Heavy Duty Radiator | 21,104 | 378,618 | 6 |
V31 - 1 | Front Bumper Guard | 15,200 | 378,618 | 4 |
V32 - 13 | Rear Bumper Guard | 11,037 | 306,288 | 4 |
V55 - 4 | Roof Luggage Carrier | 7,423 | 37,606 | 20 |
Z01 - 1 | Comfort and Convenience
Equipment Type A Includes: Lamp, Glove Box Lamp, Back-up Mirror, Inside & Outside Rear View Wiper & Washer, 2-speed Bottle W/S Washer Fluid |
209,641 | 378,618 | 55 |
Z04 - 5 | Heavy Duty Chassis Equipment | 23 | 14,924 | -- |
Z08 - 15 | Body Molding and Trim | 485 | 33,184 | 1 |
Z13 - 1(a) | Comfort and Convenience
Equipment Type B Includes: All equipment listed in Z01 Mirror, Remote control outside (135-136-137-13800 series only) |
7,405 | 282,502 | 2 |
Z16 - 21 | Special Sport Coupe & Convertible Equipment (Available February, 1965) | 201 | 72,527 | -- |
724 - 18 | Trim - Bucket Seats | 3,234 | 24,397 | 13 |
759 - 17 | Vinyl Interior Trim | 1,562 | 31,516 | 5 |
950 - 14 | Two-Tone Exterior Paint Combinations | 5,100 | 324,129 | 2 |
* Figures based on Len Williamson's Tailfins & Bowtie publication.
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