1964 Pontiac Facts

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1964 – Crisp Clean Lines Prevail

A new performance model option bowed in the Catalina line called the “2+2”. This option package was available on Catalina style numbers 2347 and 2367 at $291. The 2+2 would supplant the Grand Prix as the sport-performance option. Gone were the 421 CID Super Duty Engines – replaced at the top end by the Tri-Power 370 HP “HO 421”.

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	A Starlight Black
	C Cameo Ivory
	D Silvermist Gray
	F Yorktown Blue
	H Skyline Blue
	J Pinehurst Green
	L Marimba Red
	L Marimba Red
	N Sunfire Red
	P Aquamarine
	Q Gulfstream Aqua
	R Alamo Beige
	S Saddle Bronze
	T Singapore Gold
	V Grenadier Red
	W Nocturne Blue

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1964 Pontiac Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1964 Pontiac

Full sized Pontiacs were face lifted for 1964. They looked shorter but were about an inch longer overall. The term “Sport Coupe” was now used to identify the two-door hardtop body. The “Vista” – the term for a 4-door hardtop sedan, was phased out except for the Bonneville. The “Safari” nomenclature continued to be used to identify all station wagons.

2+2
The 2+2 debuted for the 1964 model year as a trim-only option for the Pontiac Catalina, with special door panels, bucket seats with a center console, and exterior badging. Pontiac marketed the 2+2 as the “big brother” to the popular Pontiac GTO. The suspension was stiffened with heavy-duty springs and a sway bar for improved handling mimicking the GTO approach.

Catalina, Star Chief, and Bonneville
The cars in these lines had their styling reshaped into a more crisp approach this year. Very little was changed in options – less the new 2+2 on the Catalina line. The 421 CID engines were still available, but not the Super Duty race versions with the top dog now the 370 HP “HO”. The Ventura trim package was still available as an interior decor option for Catalina models 2339 (4-door hardtop), 2347 (Sport Coupe) and 2367 (Convertible). The package dealt with the front bucket seats and the matching door trim.

Grand Prix
The 1964 Grand Prix received minor appearance changes. Those included a revised grille based on the 1964 Bonneville/Catalina, blacked out and simplified. New “GP” logos graced the fenders and rear deck trim with new taillights, still hidden. Revised upholstery trim highlighted the interior, still featuring “Morrokide” vinyl bucket seats and console as standard equipment.

Engine offerings were mostly unchanged from 1963 except that the standard 303 HP 389 CID four-barrel V8- gained 3 HP when equipped with the extra-cost Hydramatic transmission. The standard three-speed manual and optional Hydramatic transmissions were unchanged from 1963, however, a new GM-built Muncie four-speed available in either a wide-ratio M-20 or close-ratio M-21 options replaced the Borg-Warner T-10.

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The Catalina 2+2 option was available on the Sport Coupe & Convertible with special interior door panels, bucket seats with a center console, and exterior badging. Critical in the 2+2 option was engine selection with the 265/286 HP 2-barrel standard and all higher horsepower 389s and 421s optional.

1964 Pontiac Facts Specifications Information Data The 421 HO (High Output) was introduced in 1964 as Pontiac’s most powerful engine, replacing the 421 Super Duty as Pontiac had to discontinue their racing program after the GM board decided that all its divisions had to drop out of racing.

1964 Pontiac Facts – Models Offered

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Catalina – Series 23 – Trim identification features seen on Catalinas included three quarter length side moldings running from the front wheel opening back. Catalina front fender scripts and series medallions on the rear fender. Standard equipment was turn signals, oil filters, cigarette lighter, sun visors, heater and defroster, electric wipers, small hub caps and five tubeless tires. Full wheel discs and rocker moldings were options purchased by many buyers of Catalinas.

Catalina models were 2-door Sedan, 2-door Hardtop Coupe, 4-door Sedan, 4-door Hardtop Sedan, Convertible, and the 6- and 9-Passenger Safari Wagons. NOTE: The 2+2 option was available on the 2-door Hardtop and Convertible.

Star Chief – Series 26 – Star Chief models had Deluxe steering wheels and wheel covers as standard equipment, as well at two-speed wipers and electric clocks. Trim features included Catalina-like side spears. front fender “Star Chief” in script and three stylized stars stacked on rear fenders. Standard equipment included all Catalina features and upscale upholstery.

Star Chief models were 4-door Sedan and 4-door Hardtop.

Bonneville – Series 28 – Bonnevilles had no body side moldings. Identifiers included V-shaped front fender badges, ribbed lower body beauty moldings on the rocker panels, with front and rear fender extensions. “Bonneville” in block lettering was found on the rear fender sides. Courtesy lamps. padded dashboards and rear foam seat cushions were standard. plus all items found on the Star Chief equipment list.

Bonneville models were 2-door Hardtop Coupe, 4-door Hardtop Sedan, Convertible, and the 6-Passenger Safari Wagon.

Grand Prix – Series 29 – The Grand Prix was once again restyled. This model had no side trim and stainless rocker moldings. and were identified by “Grand Prix” lettering and badges behind the front wheel cutout. rectangular front parking lamps. more deeply recessed grilles and “GP” lettering on the left-hand grille. Concave rear window treatments. grilled-over tail lamps and wood-grained trim for dashboards and steering wheels were part of the interior. Standard equipment included the full list of Bonneville items plus special Morrokide upholstery, dual exhausts, bucket seats, center console and front foam seat cushions.

Grand Prix was only available as a 2-door Hardtop Coupe.

1964 Pontiac Facts – Engines

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389 CID 2-Barrel V-8 – Automatic Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 8.6:1.
Horsepower: 230 @ 4000.
Torque: 386 @ 2000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 269°, Exhaust 270°, Overlap 49°, Lift 0.373″.
Carburetor: Rochester 2GC two-barrel Model 7023063.

NOTE: Optional and available all lines except 2+2 Option.

389 CID 2-Barrel V8 – Standard Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 8.6:1.
Horsepower: 235 @ 3600.
Torque: 407 @ 2000 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 269°, Exhaust 277°, Overlap 47°, Lift: Intake 0.373″, Exhaust 0.407″.
Carburetor: Rochester two-barrel Model 7023066.

NOTE: Standard all lines except 2+2 Option.

389 CID 2-Barrel High Compression V-8 – Automatic Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 267 @ 4200.
Torque: 410 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve Lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 269°, Exhaust 270°, Overlap 49°, Lift 0.373″.
Carburetor: Rochester 2GC two-barrel Model 7023060.

NOTE: Standard all lines when 2-Barrel & automatic transmission selected – including 2+2 Option.

389 CID 2-Barrel High Compression V-8 – Automatic Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 283 @ 4400.
Torque: 418 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 282°, Overlap 55°, Lift Intake 0.409″, Exhaust 0.412″.
Carburetor: Rochester 2GC two-barrel Model 7023060.

NOTE: Available Star Chief Only.

389 CID 2-Barrel High Compression V-8 – Manual Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 283 @ 4400.
Torque: 418 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 282°, Overlap 55°, Lift Intake 0.409″, Exhaust 0.412″.
Carburetor: Rochester 2GC two-barrel Model 7023066.

NOTE: Standard for 2+2 Option only.

389 CID 4-Barrel V-8 – Automatic Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 303 @ 4600.
Torque: 430 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 282°, Overlap 55°, Lift: Intake 0.409″, Exhaust 0.412″.
Carburetor: Carter AFB four-barrel Model 3649S.

NOTE: Standard On Bonneville and Grand Prix unless 2-Barrel ordered. Optional Catalina & Star Chief Only.

389 CID 4-Barrel V-8 – Manual Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 306 @ 4800.
Torque: 420 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 282°, Overlap 55°, Lift: Intake 0.409″, Exhaust 0.412″.
Carburetor: Carter AFB four-barrel Model 3647S.

NOTE: Standard Bonneville and Grand Prix when H.D 3-speed or 4-speed manual ordered. Optional Catalina, Star Chief and 2+2.

389 CID Three 2-Barrel V-8 – Automatic Transmission Only. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 389 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.0625″ x 3.750″.
Compression ratio: 10.75:1.
Horsepower: 330 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 430 @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft duration: Intake 273°, Exhaust 289°, Overlap 54°, Lift: Intake: 0.4009″ Exhaust: 0.411″.
Carburetors: Three 2-barrel Rochester carburetors: (front) 7024178 (center) 7024173 (rear) 7024179.