The 300 Sport Series continued with the same body types as used in 1963. In Spring, a special Silver Special package was introduced, which included special silver paint and a black vinyl canopy roof. The standard engine was a 383 2-barrel with the base 300K 4-barrel 413 engine as optional. For the first time, a factory built 4-speed manual transmission was available.
300 SPORT SERIES I.D. NUMBERS:
Serial Numbers were located as on previous models. Detroit built cars began with Serial Number 8433-100001 and up. Engine prefix was the letter 'V'.
300 SPORT SERIES ENGINES:
Standard V-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.
Optional V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 413.8 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.188 x 3.75 inches. Compression ratio: 10. 1: 1. Brake horsepower 360 at 4800 R.P.M. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Carburetor Carter Type AFB four-barrel Model 3614S.
At A Glance
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 |