65 Impala 396

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Hi,

Not a super car but a neat 65 Impala 396 convertible with a 4-speed and a bench. What puzzles me about this car is the built date and body number on the trim tag. According to the information I got from the owner the engine is assembled on July 21st and the transmission on July 20th and the casting date for the rear end is June 7th 1965.

Built date on the trim tag says 08A with body number 5551. As I’m not familiar with the Wilmington production dates and body numbering system I’m not sure if this seems reasonable/correct for a very late 65 Impala?

Anyone familiar with the 1965 Wilmington built cars? Or can point me in the right direction?

Thanks
Ove