1964 Chevrolet Facts




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1964 saw no radical changes from the past year other than sheetmetal design and a few cosmetic changes. Even the powerplants were carried over from the previous year. Cars continued to have the 119 inch wheel base and 209.9 inches in length except the wagons were now 210.8 inches long this year.

This year did see one important change in that the Supersports were now a seperate model. This makes identifying them today much easier. Supersports would now be indentified by a "13" in it's VIN number for a 6 cylinder SS car or "14" for a V-8 SS car.

An interesting oddity on paint colors for this year was Goldenwood yellow. It was only available for 2 door models (Impala or SS) and only with black interior. Convertible top color choices this year are; black, white, or beige. Vinyl tops are available in white and black.


Some highlights for '64 include:

  • 15 single or 11 two tone colors to choose from.
  • Windsplit molding on hood and deck lid for Impala models.
  • Optional vinyl covered top-(only white or black and only on the Impala sport coupe)
  • Optional wire wheel covers
  • Optional chrome plated wheels this year available in 14X5 or 14X6 (came with standard hub cap)
  • 7.00 x 14 blackwall tubeless tires were standard on all models except: 7.50 x 14 on Impala convertible and 8.00 x 14 on all station wagons.
  • Standard engines for '64 were: The 230 cubic inch 6 cylinder rated at 140 hp or the 195hp 283.


    Standard engines:

  • 230 6 cylinder 140hp (standard) Equipped with a BV carburetor and hydraulic valve lifters.

  • 283 195hp (standard) Equipped with a Rochester 2bbl carburetor, single exhaust system and 327 cu. in. cylinder heads that raise the compression ratio to 9.25:1


    Optional engines:

  • 327 250hp (RPO L-30) Equipped with a WCFB or 4GC carburetor, hydraulic valve lifters, and 2 inch exhaust.

  • 327 300hp (RPO L-74) Equipped with an AFB carburetor, mechanical valve lifters and 2 1/2" exhaust.

  • 409 340hp (RPO L-33) Equipped with a Rochester 4GC carburetor, hydraulic valve lifters, cast iron inlet manifold and is teamed with a 3 speed, 4 speed or Powerglide transmission.

  • 409 400hp (RPO L-31) Equipped with an AFB carburetor, solid valve lifters, special camshaft, aluminum inlet manifold and is teamed with a 3 or 4 speed transmission.

  • 409 425hp (RPO L-80) This engine is equipped the same as L-31 but with dual AFB carburetion.

    Optional dealer installed items:

    Rear window defogger
    Door edge guards
    Floor mats
    Hazard flasher switch
    Guidematic headlight switch
    Spot light
    Litter container
    Visor vanity mirror
    Automatic trunk opener
    Seat belts
    Cruise control
    Tissue dispenser

    Misc. Option Prices:

  • L-31 400hp 409 engine $320.65
  • 4 speed wide ratio transmission $236.75
  • Positraction $43.05
  • Front seat belts $18.85
  • Tinted glass $37.70
  • Padded dash $18.30
  • Push button radio and speaker $74.95
  • P-12 wheels (14x6) $15.00
  • 800 X 14 whitewall tires $35.80
  • Supersport option $161.40



    Model #/Name Base Price Weight Production #'s Special notes
    1111 Biscayne 2 door sedan (6 cyl) $2,363 3,230   Lowest price full size Chevy
    1135 Biscayne 4 door wagon (6 cyl) $2,763 3,705   6 passenger
    1169 Biscayne 4 door sedan (6 cyl) $2,416 3,305    
    1211 Biscayne 2 door sedan (8 cyl) $2,471      
    1235 Biscayne 4 door wagon (8 cyl) $2,871 3,700   6 passenger
    1269 Biscayne 4 door sedan (8 cyl) $2,524 3,300    
    1347 Impala SS 2 door sport coupe (6 cyl) $2,853 3,300 1,9983  
    1367 Impala SS convertible (6 cyl) $3,102   81,8971  
    1447 Impala SS 2 door sport coupe (8 cyl) $2,961 3,295 97,7533  
    1467 Impala SS convertible (8 cyl) $3,210   81,8971  
    1511 Belair 2 door sedan (6 cyl) $2,465 3,240    
    1535 Belair 4 door wagon (6 cyl) $2,720     6 passenger
    1545 Belair 4 door wagon (6 cyl) $2,931     9 passenger
    1569 Belair 4 door sedan (6 cyl) $2,518 3,310    
    1611 Belair 2 door sedan (8 cyl) $2,573 3,235    
    1635 Belair 4 door wagon (8 cyl) $2,828     6 passenger
    1645 Belair 4 door wagon (8 cyl) $3,039     9 passenger
    1669 Belair 4 door sedan (8 cyl) $2,626 3,305    
    1735 Impala 4 dr wagon (6 cyl) $2,862     6 passenger
    1739 Impala 4 door sport sedan (6 cyl) $2,742 3,375 200,1722  
    1745 Impala 4 door wagon (6 cyl) $3,073 3,855   9 passenger
    1747 Impala 2 door sport coupe (6 cyl) $2,678 3,300 422,2921  
    1767 Impala convertible (6 cyl) $2 927, 3,405 81,8971  
    1769 Impala 4 door sedan(6 cyl) $2,671 3,345    
    1835 Impala 4 dr wagon (8 cyl) $2,970     6 passenger
    1839 Impala 4 door sport sedan (8 cyl) $2,850 3,370 200,1722  
    1845 Impala 4 door wagon (8 cyl) $3,181 3,850   9 passenger
    1847 Impala 2 door sport coupe (8 cyl) $2,786 3,295 422,2921  
    1867 Impala convertible (8 cyl) $3,035 3,400 81,8971  
    1869 Impala 4 door sedan(8 cyl) $2,779 3,340    


    1-From the MSA 1958-70 Impala booklet (these numbers include Impala and Impala SS and both 6 cylinder and V-8 cars)
    2-From the MSA-1 Chevy Cowl tags booklet (these numbers include both 6 cylinder and V-8 cars)

    3-From the MSA-1 Chevy Cowl tags booklet




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