1966 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 1965/66 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.
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 (11,468) 13169 4-Door Sedan (11,869) | $1678.32 1701.00 | $1636.88 1659.00 | $124.00 125.00 | $2072.00 2100.00 | $25.00 25.00 | $2020.00 2055.00 |
| 300 Deluxe 13311 2-Door Sedan (9,176) 13369 4-Door Sedan (17,935) 13335 4-Door Sta. Wag., 2-seat (5,183) | 1735.02 1757.70 1984.50 | 1692.18 1714.30 1935.50 | 128.00 129.00 144.00 | 2142.00 2170.00 2450.00 | 25.00 25.00 25.00 | 2090.00 2125.00 2408.00 |
| Malibu 13569 4-Door Sedan (16,428) 13539 4-Door Sport Sedan (5,122) 13517 2-Door Sport Coupe (28,180) 13567 2-Door Convertible (2,549) | 1816.02 1897.02 1841.94 1998.27 | 1771.18 1850.18 1796.46 1948.93 | 133.00 139.00 135.00 145.00 | 2242.00 2342.00 2274.00 2467.00 | 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 | 2400.00 2506.00 2434.00 2637.00 |
| 8-Cylinder Models base V8 engine * | ||||||
| 300 13211 2-Door Sedan (2,135) 13269 4-Door Sedan (3,193) | 1759.32 1782.00 | 1715.88 1738.00 | 129.00 131.00 | 2172.00 2200.00 | 25.00 25.00 | 2120.00 2155.00 |
| 300 Deluxe 13411 2-Door Sedan (3,005) 13469 4-Door Sedan (7,535) 13435 4-Door Sta. Wag. (5,028) | 1816.02 1838.70 2065.50 | 1771.18 1793.30 2014.50 | 133.00 135.00 150.00 | 2242.00 2270.00 2550.00 | 25.00 25.00 25.00 | 2190.00 2225.00 2508.00 |
| Malibu 13669 4-Door Sedan (27,351) 13639 4-Door Sport Sedan (19,905) 13617 2-Door Sport Coupe (130,540) ** 13667 2-Door Convertible (11,636) 13635 4-Door Sta. Wag., 2-seat (17,978) | 1897.02 1978.02 1922.94 2079.27 2123.82 | 1850.18 1929.18 1875.46 2027.93 2071.38 | 139.00 144.00 141.00 151.00 154.00 | 2342.00 2442.00 2374.00 2567.00 2622.00 | 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 | 2297.00 2397.00 2322.00 2484.00 2520.00 2580.00 |
| 325-hp Turbo Jet 396 cid engine * | ||||||
| SS396 13817 2-Door Sport Coupe (66,843) 13867 2-Door Convertible (5,429) | 2143.26 2302.83 | 2090.34 2245.97 | 154.00 165.00 | 2646.00 2843.00 | 25.00 25.00 | 2598.00 2796.00 |
Base discount is 21% with the 2% difference retained for dealer's account in accordance with Terms of Sale Bulletin. * Production figures are for base V8 engine and are not meant to include optional V8 engines where applicable. ** Base price of car may differ from dealer to dealer. 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) | 77,021 | $ 30.55 | |||
| A02 | Soft ray tinted windshield (only) | 190,741 | $ 19.50 | |||
| A31 | Power windows - n/a on Chevelle 300 or 300 Deluxe. | 3,164 | $100.10 | |||
| A33 | Power rear window - sta. wag. | 12,020 | $ 26.35 | |||
| A39 | Deluxe seat belts, front & rear | 115,001 | $ 10.55 | |||
| A41 | 4-way front seat control - conventional seat, n/a on Chevelle 300. | 938 | $ 69.55 | |||
| A46 | 4-way front seat control - bucket seat | 587 | $ 69.55 | |||
| A49 | Custom Deluxe Belts w/retractors | 9,370 | n/a | |||
| A51 | Strato-Bucket seats - sport coupe and convertible. | 95,482 | $110.60 | |||
| A81 | Headrests (w/Strato-Bucket seats) | 2,380 | $ 52.70 | |||
| A82 | Headrests (w/standard bench seat) | 689 | $ 42.15 | |||
| A85 | Deluxe shoulder harness (requires A39) (Available March, 1966) | 119 | n/a | |||
| B90 | Door Window Frame Molding | 104 | $ 26.35 | |||
| C06 | Power convertible top | 10,028 | $ 52.70 | |||
| C08 | Vinyl roof cover | 32,507 | $ 73.75 | |||
| C48 | Heater & defroster deletion credit - n/a w/A.C. | 7,861 | $ 70.70 CR | |||
| C50 | Rear window defroster - n/a w/stereo tape system. | 5,089 | $ 21.10 | |||
| C51 | Air deflector, rear window - station wagons only | 1,517 | $ 19.00 | |||
| C60 | Four season air conditioning - includes H.D. radiator, temp-controlled fan, 61-amp generator. Must order 7.75-14 or larger tires. Not available when 375-hp engine is ordered. | 60,814 | $356.00 ($363.70) | |||
| D55 | Front compartment console | 82,477 | $ 47.40 | |||
| F40 | Special front & rear suspension - sta. wag. incl. special front & rear springs; other models also include special shock absorbers. | 44,965 | $ 4.75 [$ 4.50 - sedan, coupe] [$ 3.50 - wagon] [$ 4.70] | |||
| G66 | Superlift rear shock absorbers | 1,752 | $ 36.90 | |||
| G75 | 3.70 ratio rear axle | 900 | ||||
| G76 | 3.36 ratio rear axle | 1,265 | $ 2.15 | |||
| G80 | Positraction rear axle | 67,905 | $ 36.90 | |||
| G94 | 3.31 ratio rear axle | 430 | $ 2.15 | |||
| G96 | 3.55 ratio rear axle | 2,577 | $ 2.15 | |||
| H01 | 3.07 ratio rear axle (Available January, 1966) | 33 | $ 2.15 | |||
| H05 | 3.73 ratio rear axle | 3,075 | n/c | |||
| J50 | Power brakes - n/a w/Sintered Metallic brake lining. | 33,695 | $ 42.15 | |||
| J65 | Brakes w/Sintered Metallic facings | 7,837 | $ 36.90 | |||
| K02 | Temperature-controlled radiator fan - incl. w/A.C. | 3,365 | $ 15.80 | |||
| K19**** | Air Injection Reactor equipment - requires K24, for California registered vehicles only. | 54,166 | $ 44.75 | |||
| K24**** | Closed positive engine ventilation - n/a w/L79 or L34. | 954 | $ 5.25 | |||
| K66 | Transistor ignition | 2,013 | $ 73.75 | |||
| K76 | 61 amp Delcotron generator - incl. w/A.C. | 439 | $ 21.10 | |||
| K79 | 42 amp Delcotron generator - n/a w/A.C. | 867 | $ 10.55 | |||
| K81 | 62 amp Delcotron generator | 123 | $ 73.75 | |||
| L26 | 140 hp Turbo-Thrift 230 engine | 66,943 | $ 26.35 | |||
| L30 | 275 hp Turbo-Fire 327 engine | 46,230 | $ 92.70 | |||
| L34 | 360 hp Turbo-Jet 396 engine (SS396) (El Camino) | 24,811 | $105.35 $290.55 | |||
| L35 | 325 hp Turbo-Jet 396 engine | 1,865 | $182.95 | |||
| L77 | 220 hp Turbo-Fire 283 engine | 10,101 | $ 52.70 | |||
| L78 | 375 hp Turbo-Jet 396 engine | 3,099 | $237.00 | |||
| L79 | 350 hp Turbo-Fire 327 engine (None are shown in the production year report even though there are engine codes for this option) | $190.00 | ||||
| M01 | HD clutch - n/a w/SS396, 155-hp L6, or A.I.R. | 495 | $ 5.30 | |||
| M10 | Overdrive transmission - available with L6 and 283. | 2,803 | $115.90 | |||
| M13 **** | Special 3-speed, fully synchronized | 201 | ||||
| M20 | 4 speed wide-range transmission (SS396) 283 or 327 engine | 73,022 | $105.35 $184.35 | |||
| M21 | 4 speed close-ratio transmission - available with L79, L34, and L78 engines. | 5,012 | $105.35 | |||
| M22 | 4 speed close-ratio transmission | 12 | ||||
| M35 | Powerglide transmission - SS396 283-327 engines L6 engines | 292,437 | $115.90 $194.85 ($175.00) | |||
| M55 | Transmission oil cooler | 28 | $ 15.80 | |||
| N10 | Dual exhaust | 11,102 | $ 21.10 | |||
| N33 | Comfortilt steering wheel - automatic or 4-speed only. | 6,115 | $ 42.15 | |||
| N34 | Sports-styled walnut-grained steering wheel w/plastic rim | 7,537 | $ 31.60 | |||
| N40 | Power steering | 185,274 | $ 73.75 | |||
| N96 | Mag-style wheel cover | 10,814 | $ 73.75 | |||
| P01 | Bright metal wheel covers | 223,842 | $ 21.10 | |||
| P02 | Simulated wire wheel covers | 6,974 | $ 73.75 | |||
| P19 | Spare tire lock | 2,101 | $ 5.30 | |||
| P58 | 7.35-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires | 106,413 | $ 39.15 | |||
| P61 | 7.75-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires, nylon | 4,897 | $ 72.40 | |||
| P62 | 7.75-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires | 63,795 | $ 53.60 | |||
| P67 | 6.95-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires | 76,821 | $ 28.20 | |||
| T07 | 7.75-14-4 pr whitewall tubeless tires, nylon | 17,421 | n/a | |||
| T60 | Battery, 70-amp-hour | 20,503 | $ 7.40 | |||
| U03 | Tri-Volume Horn | 2,653 | $ 13.70 | |||
| U14 | Special Instrumentation - available on sport coupe and convertible. Includes ammeter, temperature, and oil pressure gauges. Includes tachometer on V8 engines. | 32,436 | $ 79.00 | |||
| U16 | Tachometer - V8 engines only. | 8,025 | $ 47.40 | |||
| U63 | Push-button control radio | 313,897 | $ 57.40 | |||
| U63/U80 | Push-button control radio w/rear speaker | n/a | ||||
| U69 | Push-button control AM/FM radio | 5,689 | $133.80 | |||
| U69/U80 | Push-button control AM/FM radio w/rear speaker | n/a | ||||
| U73 | Rear antenna - n/a with AM-FM or sta. wag. | 66,846 | $ 9.50 | |||
| U75 | Power rear antenna | 962 | $ 28.45 | |||
| U80 | Speaker, radio auxiliary | 54,750 | $ 13.20 | |||
| V01 | HD radiator - incl. w/A.C. | 25,108 | $ 10.55 | |||
| V31 | Front bumper guard | 16,298 | $ 9.50 | |||
| V32 | Rear bumper guard - n/a on sta. wag., sedan pickup. | 13,067 | $ 9.50 | |||
| V55 | Luggage carrier equipment - sta. wag. | 7,299 | $ 42.15 | |||
| V74 | Hazard Warning System | 35,398 | $ 11.80 | |||
| Z19 | Convenience group (Note price will vary depending on series/model) | 18,487 | $ 26.35 | |||
| Z83 | Road hazard package (Discontinued December, 1965) | 165 | ||||
| 720 | Fawn vinyl interior for 300 series | 1,775 | $ 5.30 | |||
| 761 | Black vinyl interior for Malibu sport coupe and sedan | 95,102 | $ 10.55 | |||
| 950 | Two-tone exterior paint combinations | 18,060 | $ 15.80 | |||
| - | Operating Convenience Group | |||||
| n/a | When listed in Description, item is not available. When listed in Quantity or Cost, figures and/or cost are not available. | |||||
| ** | Prices charged may vary from dealer to dealer and/or with other options ordered and even publications. Costs in parentheses have been found on various invoices. | |||||
| *** | The H.D. manual 3-speed transmission was STANDARD EQUIPMENT on all SS396 Chevelle models. The Optional RPO M13 was a mandatory option on the El Camino when either 396cid engine was offered. Of course, the 4-speed manual and Powerglide were also optional. | |||||
| **** | It is not known whether the 54,166 figure listed for RPO K19 (A.I.R.) is truly a number of times the option was customer ordered, or if it includes the number of times the option was mandated due to California requirements and ordered by other state's customers. If it's true that California built (Fremont) Chevelles mandated the K19 option (which would also mean the K24 option) then of the 59,074 Chevelles built at Fremont, the 4,908 Chevelles are unaccounted for from Fremont without these options. 59074 - Chevelles at Fremont 54166 - RPO K19 options reported ------- 4,908 - Remaining Fremont cars not equipped with RPO K19 RPO K24 (closed positive ventilation) is listed in GM literature as being required with RPO K19 is ordered. Yet, only 924 options are shown as being ordered. Since this option could be ordered without the RPO K19, it's believed this number is for all non-RPO K19 ordered Chevelles. | |||||
| Other notable options not listed by GM for U.S. production but rather by GM of Canada for export use only. | ||||||
| A48 | Seat Belt Delete | |||||
| D31 | Inside Tilt Rear View Mirror | |||||
| U18 | Speedometer in Kilometers | |||||
| W89 | Touch Up Paint | |||||
| X14 | Export Preparation - Coating | |||||
| X17 | Underbody Oil Spray | |||||
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