1971 Chevelle RPO Production Numbers/MSRP
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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 Vintage Vehicle Services unless otherwise noted.
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 1970/71 dollars. Also note some options were priced differently dependent on other options ordered, model the option was ordered on, and depending on what GM literature you're reading. Cost(s)in parentheses are obtained from window stickers that differ in amount from published MSRP.
Quantity numbers may or may not be correct but are the best available figures. Be sure to read the notations below the list for anomalies.
The prices next to the RPO code are MSRP as of March 1, 1971. See the items sheets from Chevrolet here for specifics. Following prices in the Cost column are taken from various window stickers and may vary. The Quantity column is a combined total of the RPO units produced and may consist of multiple items. For example, the total for bumper guards is a total of the RPO options ordered; El Camino and station wagons only received the front guards where all others received front and rear guards; there is no known breakdown of front vs. rear.
Initial prices are from GM restoration kit documentation dated September 1970. Any 2nd or 3rd prices are those found on dealer invoices from GM and will be additionally noted with the date of the invoice.
Line items with
are items shown on some dealer new car records but not shown as options reported by GM.Manufacturer's Suggest Retail Price and Production Totals
Model Description (Quantity) | List Price |
6-Cylinder Models | |
Nomad 13136 4-Door Station Wagon (2,801) |
3002.00 |
Standard 13337 2-Door Sport Coupe (6,660) 13369 4-Door Sedan (6,621) 13380 2-Door Sedan Pickup (1,058) |
2712.00 2677.00 2891.00 |
Malibu 13537 2-Door Sport Coupe (6,220) 13569 4-Door Sedan (4,241) |
2885.00 2851.00 |
8-Cylinder Models base V8 engine * | |
Nomad 13236 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (6,528) (03/71) |
3092.00 (3097.00) |
Standard 13437 2-Door Sport Coupe (17,117) (05/71) 13469 4-Door Sedan (9,042) (06/71) 13436 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (6,128) (04/71) 13446 4-Door Station Wagon, 3-seat (2,129) (03/71) 13480 2-Door Sedan Pickup (4,506) (06/71) |
2802.00 (2807.00) 2768.00 (2773.00) 3241.00 (3228.00) 3353.00 (3340.00) 2961.00 (2988.00) |
Malibu 13637 2-Door Sport Coupe (189,970) (09/70) (12/70) 13639 4-Door Sport Sedan (20,775) (09/70) (01/71) 13667 2-Door Convertible (5,089) (12/70) 13669 4-Door Sedan (37,385) (09/70) (01/71) 13680 2-Door Sedan Pickup (36,042) (04/71) |
2980.00 (2949.00) (2975.00) 3052.00 (3021.00) (3047.00) 3260.00 (3255.00) 2947.00 (2915.00) (2942.00) 3069.00 (3074.00) |
Concours 13636 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (12,716) 13646 4-Door Station Wagon, 3-seat (4,276) |
3337.00 3445.00 |
Concours Estate 13836 4-Door Station Wagon, 2-seat (4,502) 13846 4-Door Station Wagon, 3-seat (3,219) |
3337.00 3514.00 |
Monte Carlo 13857 - 2-Door Sport Coupe (128,600) (03/71 - Van Nuys) (03/71 - Kansas City/Van Nuys) (05/71 - Van Nuys - shipper) |
3316.00 (3304.00) (3300.00) (3416.00) |
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices do not include state or local taxes, license fees, options or accessories and may vary depending on time of year and dealer. * Production figures are for base V8 engine and are not meant
to include optional V8 engines where applicable. |
RPO | Description | Quantity | Cost (2) | |
AK1 | Deluxe Belt & Harness,
Front, coupe/sedan w/bench seat Deluxe Belt & Harness, Front, coupe w/bucket seat |
91,887 | $ 16.90 $ 15.30 |
|
AQ2 | Electric Seat Back Lock Release | 195 | $ 25.30 | |
AS4 | Deluxe Rear Shoulder Harness | 245 | $ 26.35 | |
AU3 | Electric Door Locks | 6,430 | $ 46.35 $ 70.60 |
|
A01 | Tinted Glass - All Windows (13680 - 07/71) (13857 - 08/71 ~ 09/70) |
370,582 | $ 43.20 $ 44.15 $ 46.35 |
|
A02 | Tinted Glass, Windshield | 6,827 | $ 30.55 | |
A31 | Electric Control Windows (Station Wagon |
10,774 | n/a $121.15 |
|
A33 | Tailgate Window, Electric | 18,479 | $ 34.80 | |
A39 | Custom Deluxe Front &
Rear Seatbelts, convertible w/bench Custom Deluxe Front & Rear Seatbelts, convertible w/bucket |
799 | $ 14.75 $ 13.20 |
|
A41 | Front Seat Electric Control - Bench | 1,174 | ||
A46 | Front Seat Electric Control - Bucket | 1,186 | ||
A51 | Front Bucket Seats | 52,638 | $136.95 | |
A85 | Deluxe Rear Shoulder Harness, convertible only | 72 | $ 26.35 | |
A90 | Trunk Lid Electric Release | 3,060 | n/a | |
B37 | Floor Mats (13680 - 07/71) |
127,473 | $ 12.65 $ 7.00 |
|
B85 | Body Side Moldings, Upper | 24,174 | $ 19.00 | |
B90 | Door & Window Frame Molding, 4-Door Sedan only | 9,547 | $ 26.35 | |
B93 | Door Edge Guards, Coupe/Convertible Door Edge Guards, Sedan/Wagon (13680 - 07/71) |
170,733 | $
6.35 $ 9.50 $ 6.50 |
|
C05 | Folding Top | 5,089 | $ 0.00 | |
C08 | Vinyl Roof (Coupe) Vinyl Roof (El Camino) Vinyl Roof (Monte Carlo) |
240,635 | $ 94.80 $ 64.60 $126.40 |
|
C50 | Rear Defroster, Coupe/Sedan Rear Defroster, Convertible |
36,416 | $ 31.60 $ 36.90 |
|
C51 | Rear Window Air Deflector | 9,239 | $ 21.10 | |
C60 | Deluxe Air Conditioning (13857 - 09/70) (13637 - 09/70) (13480 - 09/70) |
311,464 | $407.60 $416.45 $402.35 $402.35 $411.05 |
|
D35 D33 |
|
97,133 | $ 12.65 | |
D34 | Vanity Visor Mirror (13680 - 07/71) |
26,334 | $
3.20 $ 3.25 |
|
D55 | Floor Console | 46,614 | $ 59.00 | |
D88 | Sport Stripes (Malibu sport coupe, convertible, or El Camino) (incl with SS) | 13,382 | $ 79.00 | |
F40 | Special Suspension, Front &
Rear (n/a on SS) (13680 - 07/71) |
17,711 | $ 17.95 $ 18.30 |
|
F41 | Special Performance Suspension, Front & Rear (incl with SS) | 16,431 | $ 30.55 | |
G67 | Rear Shock Absorber, Level Control | 2,297 | ||
G80 | Rear Axle - Positraction (13637 - 09/70) (13680 - 07/71) |
33,994 | $ 46.35 $ 44.25 $ 47.35 |
|
J50 | Power Brakes, Drum - n/a on SS | 124,996 | $ 47.40 $ 48.45 |
|
JL2 | Power Disc Brakes, Front - included with SS | 83,868 | $ 69.55 | |
K30 | Cruise Master Speed Control | not reported # | $ 63.20 | |
K85 | Alternator, 63 Amp, when
A/C not ordered (04/71) Alternator, 63 Amp, when A/C ordered |
3,620 | $ 26.35 $ 26.90 $ 5.30 |
|
LS3 | 402/300hp (05/71 - 13857) |
17,656 | $172.75 $146.40 |
|
LS5 | 454/365hp | 9,502 | $279.10 $285.15 |
|
L48 | 350/270hp (13857 - 8/71 ~ 9/70) |
78,711 | $ 73.75 $ 75.35 $ 47.40 |
|
L65 | 350/245hp (13680 - 07/71) |
119,379 | $ 26.35 $ 26.90 |
|
MC1 | HD 3-speed Transmission, LS3 engine only | 548 | $132.00 | |
M11 | 3-speed Transmission, L48 engine only | 2,511 | $132.00 | |
M20 | 4-Speed Transmission, Wide
Ratio, LS3, L48, L65 engines only (13480 - 09/70) |
9.786 | $195.40 $199.80 |
|
M22 | HD 4-speed Transmission, Close Ratio, LS5 engine only | 3,035 | $237.60 | |
M35 | Powerglide Transmission,
6-cylinder engine Powerglide Transmission, 8-cylinder engine |
66,625 | $179.55 $190.10 |
|
M38 **** | TH-350 Automatic Transmission (13680 - 07/71) |
402,488 | $216.50 $221.40 |
|
M40 | TH-400 Automatic Transmission | 21,333 | $237.60 | |
NK2 | Deluxe Steering Wheel | 1,898 | $ 15.80 | |
NK4 | Sport Steering Wheel (4-spoke) | 8,962 | $ 15.80 | |
N33 | Tilt Steering Wheel | 41,853 | $ 45.30 $ 46.30 |
|
N40 | Power Steering (13680 - 07/71) (13857 - 08/70 & 13637 - 09/70) |
477,812 | $115.90 $118.40 $110.60 |
|
PA3 | Special Wheel Trim Cover | 24,009 | $ 15.80 | |
PH1 | 15x7 Wheels | n/a | $ 10.55 | |
PK2 | G78-14B G/B White Stripe | 16,807 | $ 32.30 | |
PL3 | E78-14B B/B White Stripe | 153,912 | $ 28.15 | |
PM6 | G78-14D G/B White Stripe | 11,587 | n/a | |
PM7 | F60-15B G/B Wh | 19,542 | n/a | |
PU8 | G78-15B G/B White Stripe (13857 - 03/71) |
101,428 | $ 30.20 $ 32.30 |
|
PX5 | F78-14B B/B blackwall (w/o
300hp engine) F78-14B B/B blackwall (w/300 hp engine) |
none reported | $ 17.95 $ 23.20 |
|
PX6 | F78-14B G/B White Stripe
(w/o 300hp engine) F78-14B G/B White Stripe (w/300hp engine) (13680 - 07/71 w/L65) (13637 - w/307) |
113,593 | $ 48.10 $ 53.35 $ 48.80 $ 46.00 |
|
P01 | Wheel Trim Cover | 208,162 | $ 26.35 | |
P02 | Deluxe Wheel Trim Cover | 8,392 | $ 84.30 | |
P90 | G70-15B G/B White Stripe | 22,904 | $ 49.35 | |
T58 | Rear wheel opening skirt | 17,602 | n/a | |
T60 | HD Battery (13680 - 07/71) |
36,319 | $ 15.80 $ 16.15 |
|
UM1 | AM Push Button Radio & Tape Player | 22,164 | $200.15 | |
UM2 | AM/FM Push Button Radio & Tape Player | 3,923 | $372.85 | |
U14 | Instrument Panel Gauges, requires V8 coupe/convertible | 16,994 | $ 84.30 | |
U35 | Electric Clock (13680 - 07/71) |
42,174 | $ 16.90 $ 17.25 |
|
U63 | Pushbutton AM Radio (13680 - 07/71) |
423,833 | $ 66.40 $ 67.80 |
|
U69 | AM/FM Radio | 39,079 | $139.05 | |
U76 | Windshield Antenna | 510,724 | n/a | |
U79 | AM/FM Stereo Equipment | 7,894 | $239.10 | |
U80 | Auxiliary Speaker, n/a when stereo ordered | 90,512 | $ 15.80 | |
V01 | HD Radiator, 6-cylinder
engine, included with A/C HD Radiator, V8 models, included with A/C |
5,353 | $ 14.75 $ 21.10 |
|
V30 | Bumper Guards, Front &
Rear Bumper Guards, Front only |
37,640 | $ 31.60 $ 16.15 |
|
V55 | Luggage Carrier | 17,121 | $ 57.95 | |
YD1 | Trailering Axle, requires base V8, L48, L65, LS3 and TH400 | 1,633 | $ 12.65 | |
YF3 | Heavy Chevy Package | 6,727 | $ 142.20 | |
ZJ7 | Special Wheel, Hub Cap &
Trim Ring (13857 - 03/71) (13680 - 07/71) (13857 - 08/71) |
109,037 | $
45.30 $ 41.10 $ 46.30 |
|
ZJ9* | Auxiliary Lighting Group,
Malibu Convertible Auxiliary Lighting Group, Malibu Sport Coupe or Sedan; Monte Carlo Auxiliary Lighting Group, Chevelle Coupe or Sedan Auxiliary Lighting Group, Chevelle Pickup |
36,996 | $ 15.80 $ 21.10 $ 23.70 $ 18.85 |
|
ZL2 | Special Ducted Hood, requires SS option and LS5 (1) | 4,079 | $158.00 | |
ZP5** | Appearance Group, Coupe/Convertible Appearance Group, 4-Door Sedan/Sport Sedan Includes Front & Rear Bumper Guards, Door Edge Guards |
not
reported not reported |
$ 53.80 $ 56.95 |
|
ZQ2*** | Operating Convenience Group - cost varies depending on particular series/model as they contain varying items in the group. See listing here for pricing. | |||
ZQ9 | Performance Axle Ratios,
standard V8 and TH400 only Performance Axle Ratios, LS5 only |
302 | $ 12.75 $ 33.75 |
|
Z15 | SS Equipment (13680 - 04/71) |
19,293 | $357.05 $364.80 |
|
Z20 | SS454, Monte Carlo | 1,919 | $484.50 | |
703 | Black Interior Trim Vinyl | 16,775 | n/a | |
705 | Black Interior Trim Vinyl | 69,826 | n/a | |
714 | Sandalwood Interior Trim Vinyl | 39,475 | $ 19.00 | |
721 | Antique Dark Saddle Interior Trim Vinyl | 35,036 | $ 19.00 | |
726 | Dark Blue Interior Trim Vinyl | 1,945 | n/a | |
731 | Antique Dark Jade Interior Trim Vinyl | 43,613 | $ 19.00 | |
777 | Special Paint Found on Kansas City-built dealer invoice |
n/a | $ 25.30 | |
956 | Color Combination - Two Tone | 5,991 | $ 31.60 | |
960 | Color Combination - Two Tone | 4,150 | $ 31.60 | |
968 | Color Combination - Two Tone | 3,140 | $ 31.60 | |
969 | Color Combination - Two Tone | 4,511 | $ 31.60 | |
971 | Color Combination - Two Tone | 2,090 | $ 31.60 | |
977 | Color Combination - Two Tone | 3,685 | $ 31.60 |
Notes:
It's been reported that the RPO D33 mirror was the chrome LH remote
mirror while RPO D35 was the body colored bullet-shaped sport mirror.
(1) No mention is made of the LS3 engine in my current documentation, only the LS5 & LS6 even though the LS6 was never released for sale in the Chevelle.
2 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.
# Not reported according to Tailfins & bowties, however at least one has been found on a dealer invoice from Kansas City on a 13836 Concours Estate station wagon.
* ZJ9 included:
(A) Ashtray Light, (B) Courtesy Lights, (C) Glove Compartment Light,
(D) Luggage Compartment Light, (E) Mirror Map Light, (F) Underhood Light;
Malibu Convertible includes A, D, E, & F
Malibu Sport Coupe or Sedan includes A, B, D, E, & F
Chevelle Coupe or Sedan includes A, B, C, D, E, & F
** ZP5 included:
(A) Bumper Guards, (B) Door Edge Guards, (C) Floor Mats, (D) Vanity
Mirror; available on coupe, convertible, 4-door sedan, & sport sedan.
*** ZQ2 included:
(A) Clock, (B) Rear Window Defroster, (C) L.H. Outside Remote Mirror
Malibu 4-Door Sedan or Sport Sedan includes A, B, & C
Malibu Coupe includes
- A, B, & C without Special Instrumentation or SS Equipment not
ordered
- C when Special Instrumentation without SS Equipment ordered
- B when SS Equipment without Special Instrumentation ordered
Malibu Convertible includes
- A, B, & C without Special Instrumentation or SS Equipment not
ordered
- C when Special Instrumentation without SS Equipment ordered
- B when SS Equipment without Special Instrumentation ordered
Chevelle 4-Door Sedan includes A, B, & C
Chevelle Sport Coupe includes
- A, B, & C without Special Instrumentation ordered
- B & C with Special Instrumentation ordered
**** The M38 TH350 is often shown on build sheets and dealer invoices as RPO M40
SS Equipment (Z15) and Heavy Chevy (YF3) included
1971 Dealer Order Form