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1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS 2-Dr. Convertible

The six-cylinder Malibu SS convertible paired Super Sport trim with open-air mid-size motoring in the Chevelle's debut year.
45767K112499
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Kansas City, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Model Code 5767 Malibu SS
Plant Code K Kansas City, MO
Serial Number 112499 Unit #112499

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelMalibu SS
Year1964
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.

Engine 194 cu.in. I6
Horsepower120 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement194 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 230 cu.in. I6
Horsepower140 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement230 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower220 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.5:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Specifications

Engine

CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.1 inches
Displacement194.37
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Horsepower120@4400
Torque177@2400
Rated HP30.46
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production1551
Weight3020
Height54
Wheelbase115
Length193.9
Rear Tread58
Width74

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission2
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.94

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Tire Size6.50 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size9.5
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling10.5 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Power brakes, Powerglide automatic transmission, 230 cu. in. Inline 6 engine, Pushbutton Radio, Air conditioning, Power windows

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Almond Fawn Metallic, Azure Aqua Metallic, Bahama Green Metallic, Daytona Blue Metallic, Desert Beige, Ember Red, Ermine White, Goldwood, Lagoon Aqua Metallic, Meadow Green Metallic, Palomar Red Metallic #2, Riverside Red, Saddle Tan Metallic, Satin Silver Metallic, Silver Blue Metallic, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$2738.00

Other

B&s 3 9/16 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors2
Seating5

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.