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1964 Imperial (Chrysler) Imperial Crown Series VY-1
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $5,718.00
No. Produced 5,233
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number VY1-M-23
Weight 4,940lbs
Wheelbase 129 inches
Length 227.8 inches
Width 80.4 inches
Height 57.1 inches
Front Tread 61.8 inches
Rear Tread 61.7 inches
Type V8 Overhead valve
Displacement 413.16 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 3/16 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.1 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 340@4600
Rated Horsepower 56.11
Torque 470@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on boss on top side of block at back of water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Torque Flite 8 automatic, Push button
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 2.93 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.20 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 19.5 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 9243100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2: Series & Body style
Digits 3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-10: Production number
VIN Location On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

Imperial & Chrysler Service Manual (1964)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Styling & Engineering Features - 1971 Passenger Cars ( 5/11/70)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1964 ModelsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1964Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Formal Black
Wedgewood
Nassau Blue Metallic
Monarch Blue Metallic
Pine Mist Metallic
Sequoia Green Metallic
Silver Turquoise Metallic
Royal Turquoise Metallic
Madison Gray Metallic
Charcoal Gray Metallic
Rosewood Metallic
Royal Ruby Metallic
Ivory
Roman Red Metallic
Persian White
Dune Beige
Sable Tan Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsStd
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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