Gateway Classic Cars of Louisville is proud to present this 1964
Plymouth Belvedere with a period correct 426 Cross-ram HEMI is for
sale in our Louisville KY showroom. The Belvedere name was first
used on the new Hardtop body style on the Cranbrook line in 1951.
In 19654 it replaced the Cranbrook as the top trim level and became
a full model line with sedans, wagons, and convertibles all
adorning the nameplate. It would go on as Plymouth's full-sized car
until 1965 when it became the intermediate until being abandoned
all together after 1970. What most people will remember about the
Belvedere however is it was the first production vehicle to come
from the factory with the now legendary 426 HEMI. It is believed
that only 35 legal street cars were produced making these cars one
of the rarest MOPAR's to ever leave the assembly line. An original
Wedge car was found in AZ and hauled back to KY for its 4-year six
figure build. The body of the car was straight and rust free, so
minimal body work was required. Painted in the classic white paint
this jewel is guaranteed to be in style long after were gone. The
real deal aluminum hood is a highly sought-after piece that took
quote some time to source. Under that huge hood scoop is really
what we are here to talk about, the elephant in the room if you
will, and I mean that literally. The engine was pieced together
after many years of research from the original aluminum cross ram
intake to the chrome valve covers this 426 is a real deal 12.5:1
ground pounding monster. The Carter carbs were not used as the
Holley's are considered to be a much more reliable setup and are
the ones used on the 4-barrel model. With all that power to tame a
bullet proof transmission was needed and just like in 64 the 833
4-speed was the go to piece. The rear-end would see the same
consideration with an 8.75 rear being used but with a very
respectable 3.55 being instead of the 4.56 that were found on most
of these drag strip killers. The interior was the last piece of the
puzzle but after 3 years the build was coming to an end. The bench
seat upfront is exactly what you would you have seen in 1964 with
the 4-speed shifter hugged up close and personal to the driver's
leg. It would prove to be the perfect position with your hand
almost naturally falling right on to the handle you really couldn't
ask for anything better. The blue vinyl is correct and what should
be in a 64 although the factory racers used van bucket seats. All
in all, if you want one of the most radical production cars to ever
leave Detroit this 64 Belvedere is it. Options on this 1964
Plymouth Belvedere with a Cross ram Hemi Include, Vinyl/Cloth
Interior, Seat Belts, Hub Caps and Radial Tires on the front with a
set of Bias Ply drag slicks on the back. This 1964 Plymouth
Belvedere is for sale in our Louisville Showroom and can be seen in
greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD Video at
www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For additional information please call
our knowledgeable staff at (812)294-1555 or email us at
[email protected]. If you would like to see it in
person, come to our Louisville Showroom located at 13576 Blue Lick
Rd., Memphis, IN 47143.
http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/LOU/1696/1964-Plymouth-Belvedere