In 1964, the Chevy II hit the showrooms with the kind of determination only a compact car can muster when it dreams big. Competing with the likes of the Falcon and the Valiant, it was the budget-friendly dream for anyone with a taste for practicality. But alas, along came the Chevelle, the new kid on the block, and stole the show like a flashy new toy on Christmas morning. With larger engines and more gears than you can shake a stick at, the Chevy II was a classic tale of the little engine that could—just maybe not as fast as its rivals. Thanks to Gateway Classic Cars for preserving this slice of automotive history, one image at a time!
The Chevy II is initially in show rooms to bring customers a good functional compact that offers basic transportation while delivering a low sticker price, to attract buyers on a limited budget. The Chevy II is in direct competition with the Falcon and the Valiant for the compact market, offering a full roster of body styles to choose from. The ’64 model year the Chevy II looses sales to the Chevelle, a new addition to the Chevrolet line-up. There are two larger six cylinder engines now on the table and this is also the first year the 283 (4.64 L) V8 is offered as an alternate to the basic 152 (2.5 L) six. There is a three speed and a four speed manual transmission available as well as the 2-speed Powerglide automatic.
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