1964 - Motorious

1964 Plymouth Fury

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The 1964 Plymouth Fury was a carryover from the previous year. It carried sheet metal identical to the 1963 from the doors back, except for a wider rear to hold a 2" wider axle.

Sep 22, 2020

1964 Plymouth Barracuda

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The Barracuda beat the Mustang to market by two weeks (April 1, 1964).

Aug 25, 2020

Improving upon perfection, the 1964 Corvette included redesigned shock absorbers, changes to the front and rear springs, more body insulation, and revised transmission mounts and shift linkage in an effort to create a more quiet and comfortable ride.

Aug 7, 2020

1964 Cadillac DeVille

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The 1964 DeVille's styling changed with the new Series 62 pattern. Equipment features remained much the same as the previous year.

Jul 26, 2020

1964 Chevrolet Chevelle

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The Chevelle was first introduced for model year 1964 as a mid-sized car to compete with the Ford Fairlane, and made its debut with a range of options and body styles. It was an instant success with GM producing 328,400 its first year.

Jul 19, 2020

1964 Chevrolet Nova

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The 1964 Nova changed very little. The most exciting addition, however, was the factory V8 option. The new optional V8 was a 195 hp 283ci V8 and max output from factory was rated at 220 hp.

Jul 14, 2020

1964 Chevrolet Bel Air

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Sheet metal and trim renovations were in order for the 1964 Bel Air. Overall length was shortened to 109.9 in.

Jul 4, 2020

1964 Buick Skylark

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The Skylark had enough sales to merit its own separate line in 1964. Along with the lower-priced Special from which it was derived, the Skylark would move to a new intermediate-size chassis that was shared with the Oldsmobile F-85, Pontiac Tempest, and the new Chevrolet Chevelle.

Jun 28, 2020

1964 Ford Mustang

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The Ford Mustang made its introduction on April 17, 1964 at the World’s Fair in New York, and nationwide at Ford showrooms.

Jun 27, 2020

1964 Oldsmobile 442

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The 1964 Oldsmobile 442 was launched quickly in response to the success of the GTO. It was an option on the F-85 and Cutlass and came with a 4-barrel carb, 4-speed transmission, and dual exhaust, thus 4-4-2.

Jun 14, 2020

1964 Shelby Cobra

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The MKI was gone along with the 260ci V8. This year began the research and development of dropping the 427ci engine in after failed attempts to use an aluminum 390ci V8 that Ken Miles tagged as "The Turd."

May 24, 2020