300 SERIES - (V-8) The 300 Sport Series continued with the same body types as used in 1962. A later addition to the 300 lineup was the Pace Setter Series, introduced to commemorate the use of a 300 as the Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 mile race. Pace Setter editions were identified by special interiors and a small checkered flag placed below the front fender 300 emblem. An option was full leather in bucket seat cars.
300 SPORT SERIES I.D. NUMBERS: Serial Numbers were located as on previous models. Detroit built cars began with Serial Number 8233-100001 and up. Engine prefix was the letter 'T'.
NOTE: The four-door sedan referred to above was built as a Saratoga for the Canadian market, but counted in the plant as a 300.
300 SPORT SERIES ENGINEV-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 383 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.25 x 3.375 inches. Compression ratio: 10.0:1. Brake horsepower: 305 at 4600 R.P.M. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Carburetor: Carter Type BBD two-barrel Model 3476S.
Year | Body/Style Number | Body Type/Seating | Model No. | Price | Wt Lbs | Production |
1964 | 822 | 2-Dr Ht Cpe - 6P | VC2-M | $3959 | 3850 | 13,401 |
1964 | 824 | 4-Dr Ht Sedan - 6P | VC2-M | $4038 | 3865 | 11,460 |
1964 | 825 | 2-Dr Conv - 6P | VC2-M | $4320 | 4120 | 2026 |