Vehicle Description
The 1964 Dodge 440 was considerably cleaned up from its 1963
rendition for its Golden Anniversary year, losing its front end
layout for a clean, stainless full width grille featuring paired
headlights at each end. The B-series could be had in three trim
levels that year: the base 330, mid-grade 440 and premium 500. For
most racers opting to go fast, the 330 was also the lightest
version, and many selected it when ordering a 12.5:1 compression
Maximum Performance Ramcharger III wedge engine with lightweight
aluminum body panels. Therefore, Don Fezell was glad to find this
440-trim Dodge authenticated as a true lightweight factory Max
Wedge Dodge. The 440 series received better interior components and
some additional bright trim, but this one also got an even more
important option: the new-for-1964 A833 4-speed manual
transmission. To have the lighter pieces installed, the
high-compression version of this engine needed to be ordered. The
so-called Stage III 426ci V8 engine was the most advanced of the
wedge race-motor series, with better heads and valvetrain
components. From the Cross-Ram intake and high-flow factory
manifolds to the trunk-mount battery, it is pure power. The car is
correctly finished with an Ivory exterior, including inset gold
trim for the 50th anniversary of Dodge, and came with a gold
bench-seat interior featuring a radio and heater. This car also has
backup lights and a lightweight steel bumper. Proudly completed
under the direction of Don Fezell with all the proper equipment.
