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Chevrolet Corvette RPO Codes — 1960–1967 (C1 tail & C2)

Part 1 of 2 of the Corvette RPO reference (see corvette.md for the index and corvette-c3.md for 1968–1982). Through 1962 Chevrolet used numeric option codes; alphanumeric RPO codes (A01, L84, Z06 …) begin in 1963.

Notes format: original option price and production count are given as "$XXX.XX; N built" where sources supply them. Confidence per README: confirmed = 2+ independent sources, single-source, disputed.

Year 1960

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
867 Base Corvette Convertible 1960 $3,872.00; 10,261 built; 283ci 230hp, 3-speed manual std. (CorvSport lists $3,875) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.28 confirmed
101 Heater 1960 $102.25; 9,808 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
102 AM Radio, signal seeking 1960 $137.75; 8,166 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
107 Parking Brake Alarm 1960 $5.40; 4,051 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
108 Courtesy Lights 1960 $6.50; 6,774 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
109 Windshield Washers 1960 $16.15; 7,205 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
121 Temperature-Controlled Radiator Fan 1960 $21.55; 2,711 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
261 Sunshades 1960 $10.80; 5,276 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
276 Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) 1960 No cost; 246 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
290 Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 1960 $31.55; 9,104 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
313 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1960 $199.10; 1,766 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
419 Auxiliary Hardtop 1960 $236.75; 5,147 built (kit: incl. 1,641 in lieu of soft tops) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
426 Power Windows 1960 $59.20; 544 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
440 Two-Tone Exterior Paint 1960 $16.15; 3,312 built (CAC lists 3,309) confirmed
469 283ci 245hp Engine (2x4 carbs) 1960 $150.65; 1,211 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
469C 283ci 270hp Engine (2x4 carbs) 1960 $182.95; 2,364 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.28 confirmed
473 Power-Operated Folding Top 1960 $139.90; 512 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
579 283ci 250hp Engine (fuel injection) 1960 $484.20; 100 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
579D 283ci 290hp Engine (fuel injection) 1960 $484.20; 759 built; top 1960 engine ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.28 confirmed
675 Positraction Rear Axle 1960 $43.05; 5,231 built total (3.70:1 = 1,548; 4.11:1 = 3,226; 4.56:1 = 457 per CAC) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
685 4-Speed Manual Transmission 1960 $188.30; 5,328 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
686 Metallic Brakes 1960 $26.90; 920 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
687 Heavy-Duty Brakes and Suspension 1960 $333.60; 119 built (CorvSport words it "brakes and special steering"; kit p.28: HD brake/suspension pkg requiring 469C or 579D + 675 + manual) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
1408 Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon 1960 $15.75; count n/a confirmed
1625A 24-Gallon Fuel Tank 1960 $161.40; count n/a; "big tank" long-distance/racing option confirmed

Year 1961

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
867 Base Corvette Convertible 1961 $3,934.00; 10,939 built; 283ci 230hp, 3-speed manual std. ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
101 Heater 1961 $102.25; 10,671 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
102 AM Radio, signal seeking 1961 $137.75; 9,316 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
242 Positive Crankcase Ventilation 1961 $5.40; count n/a; required on California cars ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
276 Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) 1961 No cost; 337 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
290 Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 1961 $31.55; 9,780 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
313 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1961 $199.10; 1,458 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
353 283ci 275hp Engine (fuel injection) 1961 $484.20; 118 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
354 283ci 315hp Engine (fuel injection) 1961 $484.20; 1,462 built; top 1961 engine ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
419 Auxiliary Hardtop 1961 $236.75; 5,680 built (kit: incl. 2,285 in lieu of soft tops) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
426 Power Windows 1961 $59.20; 698 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
440 Two-Tone Exterior Paint 1961 $16.15; 3,351 built (CAC lists 3,368) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
468 283ci 270hp Engine (2x4 carbs) 1961 $182.95; 2,827 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
469 283ci 245hp Engine (2x4 carbs) 1961 $150.65; 1,175 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
473 Power-Operated Folding Top 1961 $161.40; 442 built (price rose from $139.90 in 1960) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
675 Positraction Rear Axle 1961 $43.05; 6,915 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
685 4-Speed Manual Transmission 1961 $188.30; 7,013 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
686 Metallic Brakes 1961 $37.70; 1,402 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.15 confirmed
687 Heavy-Duty Brakes and Suspension/Steering 1961 $333.60; 233 built (kit p.5: HD brake pkg requiring 354 or 468 + 675) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
1408 Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon 1961 $15.75; count n/a confirmed
1625 24-Gallon Fuel Tank 1961 $161.40; count n/a confirmed

Year 1962

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
867 Base Corvette Convertible 1962 $4,038.00; 14,531 built; 327ci 250hp, 3-speed manual std.; heater now standard ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
102 AM Radio, signal seeking 1962 $137.75; 13,076 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
203 Rear Axle, 3.08:1 ratio 1962 No cost; count n/a; highway ratio ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
242 Positive Crankcase Ventilation 1962 $5.40; count n/a; California cars ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
276 Wheels, 15x5.5 (5) 1962 No cost; 561 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
313 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1962 $199.10; 1,532 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
396 327ci 340hp Engine (4-bbl) 1962 $107.60; 4,412 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
419 Auxiliary Hardtop 1962 $236.75; 8,074 built (kit: incl. 3,179 in lieu of soft tops) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
426 Power Windows 1962 $59.20; 995 built (vette-vues and corvettestory: 995; CAC shows 698, same as its 1961 figure — 995 is the majority reading; factory kit p.14 confirms the RPO but does not print a count) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 disputed
441 Direct Flow Exhaust System 1962 No cost; 2,934 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
473 Power-Operated Folding Top 1962 $139.90; 350 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
488 24-Gallon Fuel Tank 1962 $118.40; 65 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
582 327ci 360hp Engine (fuel injection) 1962 $484.20; 1,918 built; top 1962 engine ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
583 327ci 300hp Engine (4-bbl) 1962 $53.80; 3,294 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
675 Positraction Rear Axle 1962 $43.05; 14,232 built (97.9% of cars) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
685 4-Speed Manual Transmission 1962 $188.30; 11,318 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
686 Metallic Brakes 1962 $37.70; 2,799 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
687 Heavy-Duty Brakes and Special Steering 1962 $333.60; 246 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
1832 Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 1962 $31.55; count n/a ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
1833 Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon 1962 $15.75; count n/a (CorvSport/corvettestory list $15.70) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed

Year 1963

Famous option — Z06 "Special Performance Equipment" ($1,818.45; 199 built): coupe-only race package requiring the L84 fuel-injected 327, M20 4-speed and G81 Positraction; included heavy-duty brakes and suspension. Early Z06 cars included the 36-gallon tank (and initially knock-off wheels) before the tank became separate RPO N03 — big-tank coupes are the famed "Tankers" (63 N03 tanks built in 1963).

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
837 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (Split-Window) 1963 10,594 built; price disputed: $4,257 (vette-vues/Black Book), $4,252 (corvettestory), $4,038 (CAC); 327ci 250hp std.; factory kit p.5 confirms 10,594 count but does not settle base price ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 disputed
867 Base Corvette Convertible 1963 $4,037.00; 10,919 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
898 Genuine Leather Seats 1963 $80.70; 1,114 built; saddle only ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
941 Sebring Silver Exterior Paint 1963 $80.70; 3,516 built; only extra-cost color ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 1963 $16.15; 629 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield only 1963 $10.80; 470 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1963 $59.20; 3,742 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1963 $236.75; 5,739 built (kit: incl. 1,099 in lieu of soft tops) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
C48 Heater and Defroster Delete (credit) 1963 -$100.00; 124 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1963 $421.80; 278 built (kit p.5 shows 218); first year A/C offered ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
G81 Positraction Rear Axle 1963 $43.05; 17,554 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
G91 Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 1963 $2.20; 211 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
J50 Power Brakes 1963 $43.05; 3,336 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
J65 Sintered Metallic Brakes 1963 $37.70; 5,310 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
L75 327ci 300hp Engine 1963 $53.80; 8,033 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
L76 327ci 340hp Engine 1963 $107.60; 6,978 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
L84 327ci 360hp Engine, Rochester fuel injection 1963 $430.40; 2,610 built; top engine, required in Z06 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide ratio) 1963 $188.30; 17,973 built (CAC lists 17,983) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1963 $199.10; 2,621 built (kit: 1,116 w/250hp + 1,505 w/300hp) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank 1963 $202.30; 63 built; coupe only; the "Tanker" option ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
N11 Off-Road Exhaust System 1963 $37.70; count n/a ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
N34 Woodgrained Plastic Steering Wheel 1963 $16.15; 130 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
N40 Power Steering 1963 $75.35; 3,063 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
P48 Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels 1963 $322.80; count n/a (few/none believed delivered due to casting porosity leaks) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
P91 Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon cord 1963 $15.70; 412 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
P92 Whitewall Tires, 6.70x15 rayon cord 1963 $31.55; 19,383 built (CAC mislabels as "blackwall rayon"; vette-vues/corvettestory both say whitewall) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
T86 Back-up Lamps 1963 $10.80; 318 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
U65 Signal-Seeking AM Radio 1963 $137.75; 11,368 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.60 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1963 $174.35; 9,178 built (kit: phased in ~March 1963) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
Z06 Special Performance Equipment 1963 $1,818.45; 199 built; see callout above (kit p.5: later revised to $1,293.95 excluding knock-off wheels + 36-gal tank, then available on convertibles) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed

Year 1964

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
837 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1964 $4,252.00; 8,304 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
867 Base Corvette Convertible 1964 $4,037.00; 13,925 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
898 Genuine Leather Seats 1964 $80.70; 1,334 built; CorvSport lists as 898/899 (trim codes) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 1964 $16.15; 6,031 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield only 1964 $10.80; 6,387 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1964 $59.20; 3,706 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1964 $236.75; 7,023 built (kit: incl. 1,220 in lieu of soft tops) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
C48 Heater/Defroster Delete (credit) 1964 -$100.00; 60 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1964 $421.80; 1,988 built (kit: 1,069 coupe + 919 conv) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
F40 Special Front & Rear Suspension 1964 $37.70; 82 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 1964 $43.05; 18,279 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
G91 Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 1964 $2.20; 2,310 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
J50 Power Brakes 1964 $43.05; 2,270 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
J56 Special Sintered Metallic (heavy-duty) Brake Package 1964 $629.50; 29 built; race-oriented brake package ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
J65 Sintered Metallic Brakes, power 1964 $53.80; 4,780 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
K66 Transistor Ignition System 1964 $75.35; 552 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
L75 327ci 300hp V8 1964 $53.80; 10,471 built (CorvetteStory table row garbled; CAC + CorvSport agree on 10,471) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
L76 327ci 365hp V8 1964 $107.60; 7,171 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
L84 327ci 375hp V8, Rochester fuel injection 1964 $538.00; 1,325 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission 1964 $188.30; 19,034 built (kit: 10,538 wide-ratio + 8,496 close-ratio) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1964 $199.10; 2,480 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank (coupe only) 1964 $202.30; 38 built ("tanker") ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
N11 Off Road Exhaust System 1964 $37.70; 1,953 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
N40 Power Steering 1964 $75.35; 3,126 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
P48 Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels (set of 5) 1964 $322.80; 806 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.8 confirmed
P91 Blackwall Tires 6.70x15, nylon cord 1964 $15.70; 372 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
P92 Whitewall Tires 6.70x15, rayon cord 1964 $31.85; 19,977 built (CorvSport + CorvetteStory); CAC shows 19,997 and mislabels as "blackwall" ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
T86 Back-up Lamps 1964 $10.80; 11,085 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1964 $176.50; 20,934 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, p.17 confirmed

Year 1965

Famous option — L78 396/425 ($292.70; 2,157 built): the first big-block Corvette, introduced mid-year (~March/April 1965); solid lifters, required K66 transistor ignition. 1965 was also the last year of the C1/C2 "fuelie": L84 fuel injection (771 built) would not return to a Corvette until Cross-Fire Injection in 1982.

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1965 $4,321.00; 8,186 built (model number replaced 837 this year) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.4 confirmed
19467 Base Corvette Convertible 1965 $4,106.00; 15,376 built (CorvSport says 15,377) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.4 confirmed
Genuine Leather Seats (interior trim numbers 402–451, not an RPO) 1965 $80.70; 2,128 built confirmed
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 1965 $16.15; 8,752 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield 1965 $10.80; 7,624 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1965 $59.20; 3,809 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
C05 Convertible Top, White 1965 $0.00; qty n/a; no-cost top color choice; factory kit lists RPO C05 on the p.14 RPO table (top colors Black/Beige/White) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1965 $236.75; 7,787 built (kit p.4: 7,187) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
C48 Heater/Defroster Delete (credit) 1965 -$100.00; 39 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1965 $421.80; 2,423 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
F40 Special Front & Rear Suspension 1965 $37.70; 975 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 1965 $43.05; 19,965 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
G91 Special Highway Axle, 3.08:1 1965 $2.20; 1,886 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
J50 Power Brakes 1965 $43.05; 4,044 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
J61 Drum Brake Substitution (credit) 1965 -$64.50; 316 built; 4-wheel discs became standard in 1965, this credit deleted them (J56 was not offered in 1965) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
K66 Transistor Ignition System 1965 $75.35; 3,686 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
L75 327ci 300hp V8 1965 $53.80; 8,358 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
L76 327ci 365hp V8 1965 $129.15; 5,011 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.13 confirmed
L78 396ci 425hp V8 (Turbo-Jet Mark IV) 1965 $292.70; 2,157 built; first Corvette big-block, mid-year intro; kit rates it 396ci/425hp (Holley R3124A #3868826) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
L79 327ci 350hp V8 1965 $107.60; 4,716 built; new hydraulic-lifter performance small-block ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
L84 327ci 375hp V8, fuel injection 1965 $538.00; 771 built; last fuel-injected Corvette engine until 1982 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.13 confirmed
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission 1965 $188.30; 21,107 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
M22 4-Speed Manual, close ratio, heavy duty 1965 $171.00; ~30 built per CorvSport only; not listed by CAC, CorvetteStory, or Vette Vues — and the 1965 factory kit does NOT list M22 (only the base 4-speed and M35), corroborating that it was not a cataloged 1965 option single-source
M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1965 $199.10; 2,021 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank (coupe only) 1965 $202.30; 41 built ("tanker") ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N11 Off Road Exhaust System 1965 $37.70; 2,468 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N14 Side Mount Exhaust System 1965 $134.50; 759 built; first year for factory sidepipes ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N32 Teakwood Steering Wheel 1965 $48.45; 2,259 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N36 Telescopic Steering Column 1965 $43.05; 3,917 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N40 Power Steering 1965 $96.85; 3,236 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
P48 Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels (set of 5) 1965 $322.80; 1,116 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
P91 Blackwall Tires, nylon cord 1965 $15.70; 168 built; size disputed: CAC lists 6.70x15, CorvetteStory/CorvSport list 7.75x15 (7.75x15 was the 1965 spec) confirmed
P92 Whitewall Tires, rayon cord 1965 $31.85; 19,300 built; same 6.70 vs 7.75x15 size discrepancy as P91 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
T01 Goldwall Tires 7.75x15, nylon cord 1965 $50.05; 989 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1965 $203.40; 22,113 built confirmed
Z01 Comfort & Convenience Group 1965 $16.15; 15,397 built; day/night mirror + back-up lamps (replaced separate T86) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1965 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed

Year 1966

Famous option — L72 427/425 ($312.85; 5,258 built): announced at 450hp, administratively re-rated to 425hp at the start of production (insurance/liability; no mechanical change) — early cars are documented as "427/450". The GM Heritage factory kit resolves both points: it shows 5,258 built at $312.85 (the "5,528" figure does not appear) and rates the engine 425hp while explicitly noting the 450→425 change was to the rating, not the output — so the row is now confirmed.

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1966 $4,295.00; 9,958 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.4 confirmed
19467 Base Corvette Convertible 1966 $4,084.00; 17,762 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.4 confirmed
Genuine Leather Seats (trim numbers 402–451) 1966 $79.00; 2,002 built confirmed
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 1966 $15.80; 11,859 built (CorvetteStory); CAC shows 11,589 — likely digit transposition ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield 1966 $10.55; 9,270 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1966 $57.95; 4,562 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
A82 Headrests 1966 $42.15; 1,033 built; new option this year ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
A85 Shoulder Belts 1966 $26.35; 37 built; new option this year ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
C05 Convertible Top, White 1966 $0.00; qty n/a; factory kit lists RPO C05 on the p.42 body-options page ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.42 confirmed
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1966 $231.75; 8,463 built (kit p.4: incl. 1,303 in lieu of soft tops) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
C48 Heater/Defroster Delete (credit) 1966 -$97.85; 54 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1966 $412.90; 3,520 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
F41 Special Front & Rear Suspension 1966 $36.90; 2,705 built (code changed from F40) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 1966 $42.15; 24,056 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
J50 Power Brakes 1966 $42.15; 5,464 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
J56 Special Heavy-Duty Brakes (competition caliper package) 1966 $342.30; 382 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
K19 Air Injection Reactor (smog pump) 1966 $44.75; 2,380 built; required on California-delivered cars; absent from CAC's 1966 table but listed by CorvSport, CorvetteStory, Vette Vues, and the factory kit p.14 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
K66 Transistor Ignition System 1966 $73.75; 7,146 built (CorvSport, CorvetteStory, Vette Vues); CAC shows 3,686, duplicating its 1965 figure — presumed site error ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
L36 427ci 390hp V8, hydraulic lifters 1966 $181.20; 5,116 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
L72 427ci 425hp V8, solid lifters 1966 $312.85; 5,258 built (factory kit resolves: kit p.4 shows 5,258 built at $312.85 — the "5,528" figure does not appear in the kit; kit rates the engine 425hp, explicitly noting it was first listed at 450hp then the rating, not the output, was reduced to 425hp shortly after introduction) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.4 confirmed
L79 327ci 350hp V8 1966 $105.35; 7,591 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide ratio) 1966 $184.35; 10,837 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
M21 4-Speed Manual, close ratio 1966 $184.35; 13,903 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
M22 4-Speed Manual, close ratio, heavy duty ("Rock Crusher") 1966 $237.00; 15 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1966 $194.85; 2,401 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank (coupe only) 1966 $198.05; 66 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N11 Off Road Exhaust System 1966 $36.90; 2,795 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N14 Side Mount Exhaust System 1966 $131.65; 3,617 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N32 Teakwood Steering Wheel 1966 $47.40; 3,941 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N36 Telescopic Steering Column 1966 $42.15; 3,670 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
N40 Power Steering 1966 $94.80; 5,611 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
P48 Cast Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels (set of 5) 1966 $316.00; 1,194 built; last year for knock-offs ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
P92 Whitewall Tires 7.75x15, rayon cord 1966 $31.30; 17,969 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
T01 Goldwall Tires 7.75x15, nylon cord 1966 $46.55; 5,557 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1966 $199.10; 26,363 built (CAC: 26,383) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed
V74 Traffic Hazard Lamp Switch 1966 $11.60; 5,764 built; new option ⛭ GM Heritage — 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, p.14 confirmed

Year 1967

Famous option — L88 ($947.90; 20 built): 427ci competition engine, deliberately underrated at 430hp (actual ~540–580hp); 12.5:1 compression, aluminum heads, 850cfm Holley; mandatory heater/defroster delete (C48) and other required options to discourage street use. Also note N03 36-gallon tank — only 2 built in 1967, its final year, and L89 aluminum heads (16 built), the rarest '67 engine add-on.

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1967 $4,388.75; 8,504 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
19467 Base Corvette Convertible 1967 $4,240.75; 14,436 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
Genuine Leather Seats (trim numbers) 1967 $79.00; 1,601 built confirmed
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 1967 $15.80; 11,331 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield 1967 $10.55; 6,558 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1967 $57.95; 4,036 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
A82 Headrests 1967 $42.15; 1,762 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
A85 Shoulder Belts 1967 $26.35; 1,426 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1967 $231.75; 6,880 built (kit: incl. 895 in lieu of soft tops) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
C08 Vinyl Covering for Auxiliary Hardtop 1967 $52.70; 1,966 built; new option ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
C48 Heater/Defroster Delete (credit) 1967 -$97.85; 35 built; mandatory delete with L88 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1967 $412.90; 3,788 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
F41 Special Front & Rear Suspension 1967 $36.90; 2,198 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 1967 $42.15; 20,308 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
J50 Power Brakes 1967 $42.15; 4,766 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
J56 Special Heavy-Duty Brakes (competition metallic caliper package) 1967 $342.30; 267 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
K19 Air Injection Reactor (smog pump) 1967 $44.75; 2,573 built; required on California cars ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
K66 Transistor Ignition System 1967 $73.75; 5,759 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
L36 427ci 390hp V8, hydraulic lifters 1967 $200.15; 3,832 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
L68 427ci 400hp V8, Tri-Power (3x2bbl), hydraulic lifters 1967 $305.50; 2,101 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
L71 427ci 435hp V8, Tri-Power, solid lifters 1967 $437.10; 3,754 built; top street engine ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
L79 327ci 350hp V8 1967 $105.35; 6,375 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
L88 427ci 430hp (nominal) competition V8 1967 $947.90; 20 built; see callout above (CorvetteStory shows $957.90 — outlier; factory kit p.57 confirms $947.90 / 20 built) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
L89 Aluminum Cylinder Heads for L71 1967 $368.65; 16 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide ratio) 1967 $184.35; 9,157 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
M21 4-Speed Manual, close ratio 1967 $184.35; 11,015 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
M22 4-Speed Manual, close ratio, heavy duty 1967 $237.00; 20 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
M35 Powerglide Automatic Transmission 1967 $194.35; 2,324 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
N03 36-Gallon Fuel Tank (coupe only) 1967 $198.05; 2 built; rarest 1967 option; last year offered ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
N11 Off Road Exhaust System 1967 $36.90; 2,326 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
N14 Side Mount Exhaust System 1967 $131.65; 4,209 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
N36 Telescopic Steering Column 1967 $42.15; 2,415 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
N40 Power Steering 1967 $94.80; 5,747 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
N89 Cast Aluminum Bolt-On Wheels (set of 5) 1967 $263.30; 720 built; replaced P48 knock-offs (new federal safety rules) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
P92 Whitewall Tires 7.75x15 1967 $31.35; 13,445 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
QB1 Redline Tires 7.75x15, nylon cord 1967 $46.65; 4,230 built; replaced T01 goldwalls ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
U15 Speed Warning Indicator 1967 $10.55; 2,108 built; new option ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1967 $172.75; 22,193 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, p.57 confirmed

Sources

Factory kits (T1)

GM Heritage OCR kits (each bundles the Corvette Black Book option summary plus factory dealer price schedules / spec-book "Regular Production Options" pages). Used to upgrade rows to confirmed and to resolve disputes; <span class="doc-cite">⛭ GM Heritage — …</span> citations in the tables above give the page. Kits used for 1960–1967:

  • chevrolet/1960-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (factory RPO list p.6; option summary p.28)
  • chevrolet/1961-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (option/code summary p.5; factory list p.12; HD brakes p.15)
  • chevrolet/1962-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (factory Regular Production Options p.14; summary p.6)
  • chevrolet/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (dealer price schedule p.8; factory RPO list p.60; summary p.5)
  • chevrolet/1964-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (factory Regular Production Options p.17; dealer schedule p.8; summary p.5)
  • chevrolet/1965-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (factory Regular Production Options p.14; engine RPOs p.13; summary p.4)
  • chevrolet/1966-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (factory Regular Production Options p.14; body options p.42; summary p.4 — resolves L72 425hp/5,258)
  • chevrolet/1967-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (option/price summary p.57; factory RPO page p.9)

Not usable: https://www.corvsport.com/1967-corvette-rpo-codes/ (option table behind membership paywall).