1963
This line (series 6700) featured the same limousine type styling seen in 1963, combined with a new frontal treatment, angular taillamps and revised rear sheetmetal. The back fenders swept rearward in a straighter and higher line, while the fins began with a more pronounced kickup and housed new notch-shaped taillamp lenses.
I. D. NUMBERS
- Motor serial numbers took the same form used in 1963
- the first pair of symbols changed to "64" to indicate 1964 model year
- the next symbol was a letter to indicate the model body type as listed below
- the next six numbers indicated the consecutive unit number beginning with 000001
- The serial number was located at the front of the lefthand frame side bar
- Motor serial numbers were located on the left side of the engine block and lefthand frame side bar
- The short-deck Park Avenue sedan, formerly coded with a "D," was discontinued
STYLE
| Model No. | Style No. | Body Type | Seat | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63-67R | 6723R |
4-door Sedan | 6 | $9746 | 2370 kg | 617 |
| 63-67S | 6733S |
4-door Limousine | 9 | $9960 | 2409 kg | 808 |
| 63-67Z | 689OZ | Commercial chassis | 2,527 |
NOTE: The commercial chassis featured a 3962mm wheelbase and was provided to professional car makers for construction of funeral cars, ambulances, etc.
ENGINE
| Type | V-8 |
| Valves | Overhead valves |
| Block | Cast iron block |
| Displacement | 7 Liter |
| Bore and stroke | 104.9mm x 101.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower | 340 hp @ 4600 rpm |
| Horsepower | 255 kW @ 4600 rpm |
| Bearings | Five main bearings |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic valve lifters |
| Carburetion | Carter AFB four-barrel model 3655S |
CHASSIS
| Wheelbase | 3805mm |
| Overall Length | 6193mm |
| Tires | 8.20 x 15 |
| Rear axle ratio | 3.36:1 |