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1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

The Impala SS represented the peak of Chevrolet's full-size performance with optional big-block V8s up to 409 cubic inches during the golden age of muscle cars.
41447L153259
8 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sport Coupe
Body
Los Angeles, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 2-Dr. Sport Coupe

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Model Code 1447 Impala SS
Plant Code L Los Angeles, CA
Serial Number 153259 Unit #153259

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelImpala SS
Year1964
Body Style2-Dr. Sport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

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

Engine 235 cu.in. I6
Horsepower135 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
Displacement235 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.25:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower170 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 283 cu.in. V8
Horsepower195 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement283 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.25:1
Engine 327 cu.in. V8
Horsepower250 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement327 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 409 cu.in. V8
Horsepower340 HP @ 4400 RPM HP
Displacement409 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.0:1
Engine 409 cu.in. V8
Horsepower400 HP @ 5000 RPM HP
Displacement409 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2x4-barrel
Compression11.0:1

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

Dimensions

weight3450
length209.9
width77
height55.1

Pricing

msrp2936.00

Other

makeChevrolet
originUnited States
seriesImpala SS 8
year1964
model1447
makerFisher
pass4
ebrakeRear service brakes
svc4 wheel hydraulic drum
bsize11
fuel20
oil4
trans3
rdiff4
carbRochester
csize10 inches
ctypeSingle plate dry disc
diffHypoid
diffr3.08
wbase119
ftred60.3
rtred59.3
rhp48.05
mbear5
engloOn front right side of block.
lubePressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
cyl8
comp9.25
etypeSynchronous in 2nd & 3rd
trq285@2400
disp283.04
etypeV8 Valve-in-head
bhp195@4800
etypeDual downdraft
vliftHydraulic
b&s 3 7/8 & 3
colorExterior Colors
ignDistributor and coil
radTube and center
batt12
cool16 Quarts
exhaSingle
ftypeRegular
coolWater pump
equipPower brakes
equipPower seats
equipPower steering
equipPower windows
equipPowerglide automatic transmission
equip409 cu. in. V8 engine
equipAir conditioning
equip327 cu. in. V8 engine
equipPushbutton Radio
sgearRecirculating ball
rsusCoil springs
fsusIndependent ball joint with coil springs
rev2.94
5gearNot applicable
2gear1.68
driveRear wheel drive
3gear1
gears3
vlocOn left front body hinge pillar directly below the upper door hinge.
slocTrunk
tsize7.00 x 14

Body style

doors2

Powertrain

axleSemifloating

Production

prod97753