1964 Chevelle
Welcome to the definitive resource for 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle technical specifications, factory decoding, and historical documentation. Introduced by General Motors as an all-new mid-size A-body platform, the inaugural 1964 Chevelle, available in 300, Malibu, and the high-performance Malibu SS series, marked a turning point in muscle car history. Whether you are authenticating a true Malibu SS, verifying factory paint and interior trim combinations, or restoring an El Camino, station wagon, sport coupe, or convertible, this guide provides complete references for VIN plate breakdowns, Fisher Body cowl tags, engine suffix codes, power teams, rear axle ratios, and option totals (RPOs). Explore our detailed production numbers, assembly plant data, and factory reference charts below to accurately decode and restore your 1964 Chevy Chevelle.
Chevelle or El Camino?
Decoding Information Links
- Engine Suffix Codes
Listing of engine ID codes for size, horsepower, and transmission type. - Engine Horsepower/Torque Specifications
Table of standard and optional engine horsepower ratings and torque specifications. - Exterior/Interior Color Combinations & Convertible/Vinyl Top Colors
Exterior paint colors and recommended interior trim codes. - Fisher Body Number Plate Decoding
Decode your Fisher Body Number Plate (a.k.a. trim tag, cowl tag, firewall tag). - Fisher Body Number Plate General Breakdown
General decoding of Fisher Body Number Plates (a.k.a. trim tag, cowl tag, firewall tag). - Interior Trim Codes
Listing of all interior trim codes found on the Fisher Body Number Plate and samples of many. - Interior Paint Colors
Ditzler interior paint colors. - Interior Trim Combination Chart
Listing from GM parts book on all Chevrolet trim numbers, materials, and applications. - Is it a Malibu SS?
How to tell if a 1964 Chevelle is a true Malibu SS. - Paint Codes
Listing of all exterior paint codes found on the Fisher Body Number Plate and samples of many. - Protect-O-Plate Warranty cards
Owner’s Protection Plan Book. - Rear Axle Codes
Axle ratio, date, manufacturing plant. - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate Breakdown
Generic decoding of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plates.
Other 1964 Reference Material Links
- 1964 Acadian Beaumont
1964 Acadian Beaumont/Canso - Build sheet Examples
Examples of build sheets/trim sheets/etc. - Trim Tag Examples
Examples of every assembly plant’s trim tags for Chevelle and El Camino. - Trim Tag Analysis
Analysis and breakdown of trim tag formats for the various assembly plants. - Trim Tag Codes
Group option codes. - Engine Photos (looking for any good examples)
Several engine compartment photos. - Interior Photos ~ Bench Seat
Examples of several interiors by code number. - Interior Photos ~ Bucket Seat
Examples of several interiors by code number. - Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous paperwork/dimensions/weights/model identification/exterior & interior equipment/etc. - Options and Accessories when installed by Chevrolet
Options and Accessories when installed by Chevrolet - Options by Quantity/Cost
Options listed by RPO and, where known or suspected, quantity sold and original costs. - Options by Series/Model Number
Options listed by RPO and series/model the RPO was available on. - Physical Year Calendar Weeks
January 1 through December 31 - Power Teams
Engine, transmission, rear end combinations. - Production Year Calendar
August of 1963 to July of 1964. - Production Numbers By Plant
Last VIN reported by GM for each assembly plant. - Production Numbers By Series/Model
How many of each style, model, and engine type (L6 vs. V8) was produced. - Standard Interior And Exterior Equipment
Standard Interior And Exterior Equipment by Chevelle series. - Steering Wheels/Door Panels/Instrument Panel
Different steering wheels, door panels, & instrument panel by Chevelle series. - Trim, Moldings, and Front Sheet Metal
Part numbers from GM Parts & Accessories Book. - Warranty Information – Chevelles
Examples of warranty book information. - 1964 Chevelle Sport Coupe, Convertible, Sedan, & Station Wagon Photo Gallery
Photos of 1964 Chevelles in almost every color offered. - 1964 Chevelle El Camino Photo Gallery
Photos of 1964 Chevelle El Caminos in almost every color offered. - Chevelle Dealer Brochures
A variety of 1964 Chevelle dealer brochures. - Beaumont Dealer Brochures
A variety of 1964 Beaumont dealer brochures. - 1964 Trivia
Just for fun stuff.