Cadillac Eldorado Models & History 1964
The off-again/on-again rear fender skirts were gone again for 1964. Otherwise, this year’s Fleetwood Eldorado convertible looked very much like the ’63 Biarritz. Price went up by a paltry $22, but performance went up in a big way as both bore and stroke were increased (to 4.13 x 4.00 inches) for 429 cid and 340 bhp. A significant development was the arrival of GM’s new Turbo-Hydramatic transmission.
Model Number |
Style Number |
Body Type |
Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Production Total |
64-63P |
6367P |
2-door Sport Convertible |
6 |
6630 |
4605 |
1,870 |
I. D. NUMBERS
Motor serial numbers were located on the left side of the engine block and lefthand frame side bar. |
The first two symbols, “64” identified the model year. |
The third symbol, a letter, designated body type. |
The last six numerical symbols indicated unit production sequence. |
ENGINE
Type |
V-8 |
Valves |
Overhead valves |
Block |
Cast iron block |
Displacement |
429 cubic inches |
Bore and stroke |
4.13 x 4.00 inches |
Compression ratio |
10.5:1 |
Horsepower |
340 @ 4600 rpm |
Bearings |
Five main bearings |
Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters |
Carburetion |
Carter AFB four-barrel model 3655S. |
CHASSIS
Wheelbase |
129.5″ |
Overall length |
223.5″ |
Tires |
8.20 x 15 |
Rear axle ratio |
2.94:1. |
POWERTRAIN OPTIONS
CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
Options and accessories available this year were about the same as 1963 at the same prices. |
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