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1964 Chevrolet Bel-Air 2-Dr. Sedan

The Bel-Air occupied the mid-level trim position in Chevrolet's full-size lineup, offering a balance between economy and features. This two-door sedan ran Chevrolet's smooth six.
41511J155185
6 Cyl
Engine
2-Dr. Sedan
Body
Janesville, WI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chevrolet Bel-Air

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 4 1964
Model Code 1511 Bel-Air
Plant Code J Janesville, WI
Serial Number 155185 Unit #155185

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelBel-Air
Year1964
Body Style2-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl
Assembly PlantJanesville, WI
Plant CodeJ
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

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
Compression8.5
Cylinders6
Horsepower140@4400
Torque220@1600
Rated HP36
Displacement230
Valve LiftersHydraulic

Dimensions

Production120951
Weight3235
Wheelbase119
Length209.9
Height55.6
Rear Tread59.3
Width77
Front Tread60.3

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.94

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire Size7.00 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service Brakes4 wheel hydraulic drum

Fuel & Electrical

Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
Cooling11 Quarts, Water pump

Equipment

EquipmentPower steering, Power seats, Powerglide automatic transmission, Power brakes, 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$2454.00

Other

B&s 3 7/8 & 3 1/4

Body

Doors2

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.