1965 Chevelle Body Number Plates ~ Kansas City, MO. (KAN)

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Courtesy Michael Solesky

08D ~ Body Date - August, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
533  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
W-W  PAINT ~ Glacier Gray (lower-upper)
E 2KMPR 3C 4P 5W

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60]
  M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  R ~ Rear seat speaker [RPO U80]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 P ~ unknown **
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
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08D ~ Body Date - August, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
808  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
Y-Y  PAINT ~ Crocus Yellow (lower-upper)
W 2MPSR 3C 4P 5W

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
  R ~ Rear seat speaker [RPO U80]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 P ~ unknown **
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
Courtesy Jim Lascola
Courtesy Jim Lascola

09A ~ Body Date - September, 1st week
ST  65-13637 ~ 1965 Malibu Sport Coupe (55,634 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1187  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  750- ~ Medium Turquoise Ramada Cloth, Imitation Leather (bench)
C-C  PAINT ~ Ermine White (lower-upper)
EX 2KM 3C 5

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
  X ~ Power windows [RPO A31]
Group 2 K ~ Air Conditioning [RPO C60]
  M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5  
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09A ~ Body Date - September, 1st week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1220  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
W-W  PAINT ~ Glacier Gray (lower-upper)
W 2MP 3C 4P 5

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 P ~ unknown **
Group 5  
Courtesy Ed Sharretts
Courtesy Ed Sharretts

09A ~ Body Date - September, 1st week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1277  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  796- ~ Medium Turquoise Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
C-C  PAINT ~ Ermine White (lower-upper)
E 2M 5

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
Group 5  
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09A ~ Body Date - September, 1st week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1293  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  792- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
Y-C  PAINT ~ Crocus Yellow, Ermine White (lower-upper)
WO 2LS 5

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
  O ~ Two-tone paint
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
Group 5  
Odd that this Malibu SS plate does not have option code 3C for the instrument panel pad.
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09B ~ Body Date - September, 2nd week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2152  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
N-N  PAINT ~ Madeira Maroon (lower-upper)
E 2KMPSR 4F 5

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 K ~ Air Conditioning [RPO C60]
M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
R ~ Rear seat speaker [RPO U80]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
Group 5
Odd that this Malibu SS plate does not have option code 3C for the instrument panel pad.

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09B ~ Body Date - September, 2nd week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
3150  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  796- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
L-L  PAINT ~ Tahitian Turquoise (lower-upper)
E 2KMPSR 4F 5W

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60]
M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
R ~ Rear seat speaker [RPO U80]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
Odd that this Malibu SS plate does not have option code 3C for the instrument panel pad.
Courtesy Todd Bouwkamp

09B ~ Body Date - September, 2nd week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
3323  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  796- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
K-K  PAINT ~ Artesian Turquoise (lower-upper)
E 2MPSR 3C 4F 5W

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
R ~ Rear seat speaker [RPO U80]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
09/30/2009

11A ~ Body Date - November, 1st week
ST  65-13637 ~ 1965 Malibu Sport Coupe (55,634 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
3719  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  772- ~ Medium Red Ramada Cloth, Imitation Leather (bench)
R-R  PAINT ~ Regal Red (lower-upper)
W 2M 3C 5

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5  
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11A ~ Body Date - November, 1st week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
3950  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  710- ~ Medium Saddle Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
S-S  PAINT ~ Sierra Tan (lower-upper)
E 2LSR 3C 5

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
R ~ Rear seat speaker [RPO U80]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
File Photo - 05/25/2009

11D ~ Body Date - November, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
6009  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  741- ~ Medium Blue Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
C-C  PAINT ~ Ermine White (lower-upper)
2KP 4P 5

Group 2 K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60]
P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
Group 4 P ~ unknown **
Group 5  
File Photo - 07/15/2009

11D ~ Body Date - November, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
6270  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
Y-Y  PAINT ~ Crocus Yellow (lower-upper)
W 2LPR 3C 4P 5

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  R ~ Rear seat speaker [RPO U80]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 P ~ unknown **
Group 5  
Courtesy AJ Taylor, Conway, SC
Courtesy AJ Taylor, Conway, SC

12C ~ Body Date - December, 3rd week
ST  65-13411 ~ 1965 Chevelle 300 Deluxe, 2-Door Sedan (2,672 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
918  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  762- ~ Light Fawn Radiant Cloth, Imitation Leather (bench)
H-H  PAINT ~ Willow Green (lower-upper)
E 2KMP 5

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60]
  M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
Group 5  
File Photo - 02/17/2009
Courtesy http://serialnumberplate.com

12D ~ Body Date - December, 4th week
ST  65-13667 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible (7,249 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1245  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  728- ~ unknown color/material/pattern
D-1  PAINT ~ Mist Blue, white convertible top (lower-upper)
2MP 5W

Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
Courtesy Rich Cummings
Courtesy Rich Cummings

12D ~ Body Date - December, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
8125  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  792- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
N-N  PAINT ~ Madeira Maroon (lower-upper)
W 2LPSR 3C 5W

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
  R ~ Rear seat speaker [RPO U80]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
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12D ~ Body Date - December, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
8670  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
R-R  PAINT ~ Regal Red (lower-upper)
E 2KM 3C 5O

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60]
  M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5 O ~ unknown
Courtesy Verle Randolph

02C ~ Body Date - February, 3rd week
ST  65-13637 ~ 1965 Malibu Sport Coupe (55,634 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
11729  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  739- ~ Medium Blue Ramada Cloth, Imitation Leather (bench)
E-E  PAINT ~ Danube Blue (lower-upper)
W 2LPS 5

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
Group 5  
04/17/2010

02D ~ Body Date - February, 4th week
ST  65-13667 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible (7,249 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1698  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  743- ~ Medium Turquoise Pattern Imitation Leather (bench)
C-1  PAINT ~ Ermine White, white convertible top (lower-upper)
E 2MPS 5W

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
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02D ~ Body Date - February, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
13620  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
P-P  PAINT ~ Evening Orchid (lower-upper)
W 2LP 5

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
Group 5  
165654
RPO Z16 Chevelle

03A ~ Body Date - March, 1st week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14013  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
R-R  PAINT ~ Regal Red (lower-upper)
E 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  N ~ (suspect AM/FM Multiplex)
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
  M ~ 396/375 [RPO Z16]
Group 5 Y ~ Deluxe seat belts [RPO A39]
Courtesy Rich Cummings
Courtesy Rich Cummings

03A ~ Body Date - March, 1st week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14056  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
W-W  PAINT ~ Glacier Gray (lower-upper)
E 2LPSR 3C 5W

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
  R ~ Rear seat speaker [RPO U80]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
File Photo

03C ~ Body Date - March, 3rd week
ST  65-13667 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible (7,249 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1835  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  711- ~ Medium Saddle Imitation Leather (bench)
S-3  PAINT ~ Sierra Tan, beige convertible top (lower-upper)
WD 2MP 3C 5W

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield [RPO A02]
  D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06]
Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
Courtesy Todd Bouwkamp
Courtesy Todd Bouwkamp

03C ~ Body Date - March, 3rd week
ST  65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible (7,995 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1865  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
P-2  PAINT ~ Evening Orchid, black convertible top (lower-upper)
D 2MP 3C 4F 5W

Group 1 D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06]
Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
File Photo - 09/10/2009

03D ~ Body Date - March, 4th week
ST  65-13211 ~ 1965 Chevelle 300 2-Door Sedan (11,528 units)*
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1932  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  764- ~ Light Fawn Rialto Cloth, Imitation Leather (bench)
D-D  PAINT ~ Mist Blue (lower-upper)
2MP 5

Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type B (300 & 300 Deluxe) [RPO Z01]
Group 5  

* Car is a 6-cyl with VIN of 131115K167777, so 6-cyl production number shown.
Courtesy Erik Jacobs
Courtesy Erik Jacobs

03D ~ Body Date - March, 4th week
ST  65-13667 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible (7,249 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1823  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  728- ~ Medium Turquoise Pattern Imitation Leather (bench)
D-1  PAINT ~ Mist Blue, white convertible top (lower-upper)
ED 2KMPS 3C 5

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
  D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06]
Group 2 K ~ Air conditioning [RPO C60]
  M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5  
File Photo
RPO Z16 Chevelle

03D ~ Body Date - March, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe (Z16 - 201 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14628  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
R-6  PAINT ~ Regal Red, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
W 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield [RPO A02]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  N ~ (suspect AM/FM Multiplex)
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
  M ~ 396/375 [RPO Z16]
Group 5 Y ~ Deluxe seat belts [RPO A39]
168758
RPO Z16 Chevelle

03D ~ Body Date - March, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe (Z16 - 201 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14629   BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  792- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
R-6  PAINT ~ Regal Red, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
E 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  N ~ (suspect AM/FM Multiplex)
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
  M ~ 396/375 [RPO Z16]
Group 5 Y ~ Deluxe seat belts [RPO A39]
Z16
RPO Z16 Chevelle

03D ~ Body Date - March, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14640  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  792- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
R-6  PAINT ~ Regal Red, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
W 2LPN 3C 4FM 5Y

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  N ~ (suspect AM/FM Multiplex)
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
  M ~ 396/375 [RPO Z16]
Group 5 Y ~ Deluxe seat belts [RPO A39]
169098
RPO Z16 Chevelle

03D ~ Body Date - March, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe (Z16 - 201 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14653  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
A-6  PAINT ~ Tuxedo Black, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
EX 2LPN 3C 4FMU 5Y

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
  X ~ Power windows [RPO A31]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  N ~ (suspect AM/FM Multiplex)
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
  M ~ 396/375 [RPO Z16]
  U ~ unknown
Group 5 Y ~ Deluxe seat belts [RPO A39]
File Photo Sequence #169241
RPO Z16 Chevelle

03D ~ Body Date - March, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe (Z16 - 201 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14692  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
R-R  PAINT ~ Regal Red (lower-upper)
2LPN 3C 4FMU 5Y

Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  N ~ (suspect AM/FM Multiplex)
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
  M ~ 396/375 [RPO Z16]
Group 5 Y ~ Deluxe seat belts [RPO A39]
File Photo
RPO Z16 Chevelle

03D ~ Body Date - March, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe (Z16 - 201 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14712  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
R-R  PAINT ~ Regal Red (lower-upper)
E 2LPN 3C 4FMU 5Y

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  N ~ (suspect AM/FM Multiplex)
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
  M ~ 396/375 [RPO Z16]
Group 5 Y ~ Deluxe seat belts [RPO A39]
File Photo
RPO Z16 Chevelle

03D ~ Body Date - March, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu V8 SS Sport Coupe (Z16 - 201 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
14745  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  792- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
A-A  PAINT ~ Tuxedo Black (lower-upper)
E 2LPN 3C 4FMU 5Y

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  N ~ (suspect AM/FM Multiplex)
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 4 F ~ Remote control mirror [RPO Z13], requires comfort & convenience group [RPO Z01]
  M ~ 396/375 [RPO Z16]
  U ~ unknown
Group 5 Y ~ Deluxe seat belts [RPO A39]
Courtesy Ed Sharretts - 09/21/2009
Courtesy Ed Sharretts

04A ~ Body Date - April, 1st week
ST  65-13667 ~ 1965 Malibu Convertible (7,249 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2016  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  743- ~ Medium Turquoise Pattern Imitation Leather (bench)
K-2  PAINT ~ Artesian Turquoise, black convertible top (lower-upper)
WD 2MPS 5

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
  D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06]
Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
Group 5  
09/21/2009

04A ~ Body Date - April, 1st week
ST  65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible (7,995 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
1999  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  796- ~ Ivory Pattern Imitation Leather, Turquoise Trim (bucket)
K-1  PAINT ~ Artesian Turquoise, white convertible top (lower-upper)
WD 2MPS 3C 5W

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield (only) [RPO A02]
  D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06]
Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
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04D ~ Body Date - April, 4th week
ST  65-13837 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
16149  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
P-P  PAINT ~ Evening Orchid (lower-upper)
E 2LP 3CB 5W

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
  B ~ Rear window defogger [RPO C50]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]
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05A ~ Body Date - May, 1st week
ST  65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible (7,995 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2304  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
Y-2  PAINT ~ Crocus Yellow, black convertible top (lower-upper)
D 2MPS 5

Group 1 D ~ Power convertible top [RPO C06]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
Group 5  
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06A ~ Body Date - June, 1st week
ST  65-13837 ~ 11965 Malibu SS Sport Coupe (64,532 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
18149  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  714- ~ Black Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
S-6  PAINT ~ Sierra Tan, black vinyl top (lower-upper)
E 2KMPS 3C 5

Group 1 E ~ Tinted windows (all) [RPO A01]
Group 2 K ~ Air Conditioning [RPO C60]
  M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5  

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06C ~ Body Date - June, 3rd week
2312 ~ unknown
ST  65-13411 ~ 1965 300 Deluxe 2-Door Sedan (9,391 units)*
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
3034  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  762- ~ Light Fawn Radiant Cloth, Imitation Leather (bench)
D-D  PAINT ~ Mist Blue (lower-upper)

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* Car is a 6-cyl with VIN of 133115Kxxxxxx, so 6-cyl production number shown.

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07C ~ Body Date - July, 3rd week
11 ~ unknown
ST  65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible (7,995 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2864  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
R-1  PAINT ~ Regal Red, white convertible top (lower-upper)
2MPS 3C 5W

Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5 W ~ Seat belts, custom deluxe (with retractors) [RPO A49]

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07C ~ Body Date - July, 3rd week
5792 ~ unknown
ST  65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible (1,133 units)*
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2877  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  770- ~ Light Fawn Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
K-1  PAINT ~ Artesian Turquoise, white convertible top (lower-upper)
2MPS 5

Group 2 M ~ Powerglide transmission [RPO M35]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
  S ~ Rear antenna [RPO U73]
Group 5  

* Car is a 6-cyl with VIN of 137675Kxxxxxx, so 6-cyl production number shown.

File Photo - 09/06/2009

08A ~ Body Date - August, 1st week
6132 ~ unknown
ST  65-13867 ~ 1965 Malibu SS Convertible (7,995 units)
KAN ~ Body Assembly ~ Kansas City, Missouri
2964  BODY ~ Fisher Body unit number
TR  786- ~ Medium Red Pattern Imitation Leather (bucket)
R-2  PAINT ~ Regal Red, black convertible top (lower-upper)
W 2LP 3C 5

Group 1 W ~ Tinted windshield [RPO A02]
Group 2 L ~ 4-speed transmission [RPO M20]
  P ~ Comfort & Convenience Group, Type A (Malibu) [RPO Z01]
Group 3 C ~ Instrument panel pad [RPO B70]
Group 5  

** The letter "P" in group 4 is unknown but possibly power seat. This letter appears on KC-built Chevelles in group 4 and possibly only in very early builds. This same group 4 "P" code is also found on Framingham tags throughout the year. Anyone with information on the option code meaning in group 4, please contact me via the Contact Me tab.