American Car Spotters Guide - 1964 |
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Buick LeSabre, Wildcat and Electra |
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Also see: Buick Car Reviews | The History of Buick |
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The Invicta model had been dropped in 1963. The "portholes" remained, except for the Wildcat which had a three-tiered vent flute behind the front wheel arches. The LeSabre was available as the model #4467 convertible (6,685 built, $3314), model #4645 Estate Wagon (4,003 built, $3635), and model #4447 Hardtop (4,447 built, $3061). The Wildcat model #4669 sold for $3164, and 7,850 Wildcat convertible model #4667 were manufactured. The LeSabre 4400 had a new 300 CID V8 developing 210 or 250 horsepower, while all larger models used the 401 CID 325 horsepower V8. Also there was a new 425 CID V8 developing 340 or 360 horsepower, and was available as an option on the LeSabre wagons, Wildcat and Electra 225 models. |
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Chevrolet Impala 2 Door Hardtop |
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Also see: Chevrolet Car Reviews | The History of Chevrolet |
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For 1964, the Impala was slightly restyled, reverting to a more rounded, softer look. Out back, the signature taillight assembly had an "upside-down U" shaped aluminum trim strip above the taillights, but the lights themselves were surrounded by a body-colored panel. The 409-cubic-inch (6.7 liter) returned as the big-block option, but the 4X2 carburetor setup was no longer on the option list. SS models continued to feature the engine-turned aluminum trim. Rooflines were carried over from 1963 unchanged. |
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Chrysler 300K |
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Also see: Chrysler Car Reviews | The History of Chrysler |
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Many new optional items directed toward passenger comfort were introduced. These included a reclining seat for the passenger side, removable adjustable front seat headrests, a seven position adjustable steering wheel, and a reverberator unit with rear seat speaker to give "concert hall" sound. A new four speed manual transmission also appeared. |
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Ford Mustang Mark 1 |
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Also see: Ford Car Reviews | The History of Ford |
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The terrifically affordable Mustang brought a degree of individuality and muscle-car style to the blue collar masses that they previously could only dream about. |
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