1965 Chevelle Option / RPO Codes
These are the known Regular Production Option codes, otherwise known as RPO codes.
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. The cost listed is the price in 1964/1965.
| Code | Description | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass - All Windows | 53,604 | $31.25 |
| A02 | Soft Ray Tinted Glass - Windshield | 147,345 | $19.95 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 2,052 | $102.25 |
| A33 | Power Rear Window | 11,587 | $26.90 |
| A41 | 4-Way Front Seat Control - Bench Seat | 717 | $64.60 |
| A46 | 4-Way Front Seat Control - Bucket Seat | 23 | N/A |
| A47 | Custom Deluxe Rear Seat Belts | 820 | $12.95 |
| A49 | Custom Deluxe Seat Belts w/ Retractors | 107,978 | $7.55 |
| A62 | Seat Belt Deletion Credit | 29,864 | $11.00 CR |
| A64 | Custom Rear Seat Belts | 490 | N/A |
| 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 & Defroster Deletion Credit | 7,751 | $72 CR |
| C50 | Rear Window Defroster | 1,667 | $21.55 |
| C51 | Air Deflector | 24 | N/A |
| C60 | Four Season Air Conditioning (1) | 42,098 | $363.70 |
| F40 | Special Front & Rear Suspension | 26,386 | $4.85 |
| G66 | Superlift Rear Shock Absorbers | 1,961 | $37.70 |
| G67 | Superlift Rear Shock Absorbers w/ Automatic Level Control | 587 | $86.15 |
| G75 | 3.70 Ratio Rear Axle | 96 | $2.20 |
| G76 | 3.86 Ratio Rear Axle | 2,759 | $2.20 |
| G80 | 3.08, 3.36, or 3.70 Ratio Rear Axle w/ Positraction | 23,023 | $37.70 |
| H05 | 3.73 Ratio Rear Axle | 293 | N/A |
| J50 | Power Brakes | 29,236 | $43.05 |
| J65 | Brakes w/ Metallic Facings | 1,506 | $37.70 |
| K02 | Temperature Controlled Radiator Fan | 343 | $16.15 |
| K24 | Closed Engine Positive Ventilation | 53,054 | $5.40 |
| K66 | Transistor 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 | 140 hp Turbo-Thift 230 Engine | 68,741 | $26.90 |
| L30 | 250 hp Turbo-Fire 327 Engine | 36,261 | $94.70 |
| L74 | 300 hp Turbo-Fire 327 Engine | 13,593 | $137.75 |
| L79 | 350 hp Turbo-Fire 327 Engine | 6,021 | $202.30 |
| M01 | Heavy Duty Clutch | 662 | $5.40 |
| M10 | 3-Speed Overdrive Transmission | 4,076 | $107.60 |
| M20 | 4-Speed Wide-Ratio Transmission | 39,092 | $188.30 |
| M35 | Powerglide Transmission | 254,750 | $188.30 - $199.10 |
| M55 | Transmission Oil Cooler | 113 | $16.15 |
| N10 | Dual Exhaust Equipment | 6,881 | $21.55 |
| N33 | Comfortilt Steering Wheel | 7,251 | $43.05 |
| N34 | Sports-Styled Walnut-Grained Steering Wheel w/ Plastic Rim | 2,166 | $32.30 |
| N40 | Power Steering | 125,808 | $86.10 |
| P01 | Bright Metal Wheel Covers | 125,202 | $21.55 |
| P02 | Simulated Wire Wheel Covers | 6,544 | $57.05 - $73.35 |
| P19 | Spare Tire Lock Equipment | 264 | $5.40 |
| P58 | 7.35-14-4 Pr Whitewall Tubeless Tires | 118,716 | $39.70 |
| P61 | 7.75-14-4 Pr Whitewall Tubeless Tires, Nylon | 2,391 | $54.10 - $73.20 |
| P62 | 7.50-14-4 Pr Whitewall Tubeless Tires | 35,316 | N/A |
| P67 | 6.95-14-4 Pr Whitewall Tubeless Tires | 93,406 | $28.70 |
| T60 | Heavy Duty Battery | 14,252 | $7.55 |
| U03 | Tri-Volume Horn | 5,461 | $14.00 |
| U16 | Tachometer | 7,724 | $48.45 |
| U60 | Manual Control Radio | 52,851 | $50.05 |
| U63 | Push-Button Control Radio | 187,895 | $58.65 |
| U69 | Push-Button Control AM/FM Radio | 2,794 | $136.70 - $150.15 |
| U73 | Rear Antenna | 82,788 | NC |
| U80 | Auxiliary Rear Speaker | 24,658 | N/A |
| V01 | Heavy Duty Radiator | 21,104 | $10.80 |
| V31 | Front Bumper Guards | 15,200 | $19.95 |
| V32 | Rear Bumper Guards | 11,037 | $9.70 |
| V55 | Luggage Carrier Equipment | 7,423 | $43.05 |
| Z01 | Comfort & Convenience Equipment, Type A (2) | 209,641 | $30.15 - $40.90 |
| Z04 | Heavy Duty Chassis Equipment | 23 | N/A |
| Z08 | Body Moulding & Trim | 485 | N/A |
| Z16 | Special Sport Coupe & Convertible Equipment | 201 | $1,501.05 |
| 724 | Bucket Seat Trime | 3,234 | N/A |
| 759 | Vinyl Interior Trim | 1,562 | $5.40 |
| 950 | Two-Tone Exterior Paint Combinations | 5,100 | $16.15 |
1 - Includes heavy duty radiator, temperature controlled fan, 62-amp generator.
2 - Includes inside mirror, standard outside mirror, 2-speed wiper and washer, back-up lights, glove box lamp, bottle w/s washer fluid.