The Belvedere was part of Plymouth’s arsenal from 1954 to 1970, serving in a variety of roles in the lineup. For 1962-64, they had intended to be full-size cars but had been downsized due to some bad intel about Chevrolet (that’s the story). The 1963 and 1964 editions received some styling updates that would make the cars appear a little larger than they were. This 1964 Belvedere 2-door hardtop is a beauty that has a 413 cubic inch “Max Wedge” engine with a 4-speed manual transmission. These cars, when Hemi powered, would prove hot on the NASCAR circuit, especially when Richard Petty was behind the wheel. Located in Oak Harbor, Washington, this Plymouth is available here on craigslist where the seller is hoping to score $65,000. Another cool tip from Rocco B.!
Three series of “full-size” Plymouths were offered in 1964, with the Savoy being the entry-level car, the Fury being top-of-the-line and the Belvedere sandwiched in between. The Max Wedge engine returned for the 1962-64 runs of cars, with a displacement of 413 cubic inches in the first year and 426 the next two years (not to be confused with the Hemi). The seller himself/herself questions whether this is a numbers-matching auto, and we tend to agree as the 413 may have come from an earlier model Plymouth.
The seller provides little information or photos other than to identify the 413 as having the Cross-Ram induction for twin 4-barrel carburetors. From the factory, that motor could have easily produced 420 hp in “Super Stock” form. The body, paint, and interior on this car look superb and we’re guessing some restoration work was done since the odometer is said to have turned over. The aftermarket chrome wheels accent the black-on-black beautifully. For the asking price, most buyers would expect more details and pictures.
Hell Yeah.
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..Tach it up, tach it up
Buddy gonna shut you down
It happened on the strip where the road is wide
Two cool shorts standin’ side by side
Yeah, my fuel injected Stingray and a 413
Revvin’ up our engines and it sounds real mean
Tach it up, tach it up, tach it up
Buddy gonna shut you down
Declinin’ numbers at an even rate
At the count of one we both accelerate
My Stingray is light the slicks are startin’ to spin
But the 413’s really diggin’ in
Gotta be cool now power shift here we go
Superstock Dodge is windin’ out and low
But my fuel injected Stingray’s really startin’ to go
To get the traction I’m ridin’ the clutch
My pressure plate’s burnin’ that machine’s too much
Pedal’s to the floor hear the dual quads drink
And now the 413’s lead is startin’ to shrink
He’s hot with ram induction but it’s understood
I got a fuel injected engine sittin’ under my hood
Shut it off, shut it off buddy now I shut you down 🎶 🎵
So I’m old now and my remembery sucks but I think that the original max wedge cars did not have a 4 speed trans. I think I read (maybe it was the LSD) that the only manual trans offered was a 3 speed.
Had a landlord with a 64 Fury Convertible, it had the 426 Max Wedge and the 3 speed manual tranny so agree with your comment. I don’t know for sure if the 413 was available in that year model. I have to acknowledge that intake was a thing of beauty. The motor was transplanted into a ski boat and that was a total thrill on the water.
Regardless, this one is a thing of beauty.
A lot of max performance engines ended up in speed boats when the original car bodies had rotted away. I knew a 69 Charger hemi that got scrapped and the engine went into a ski boat. Everyone loved the idea at the time. Of course, that was 40 years ago, who knew?
did not have a 413 in 64 max wedges were 426 as were the hemi’s
By 1964, the bullet proof Mopar 4-speed was available. Earlier Mopars used the three-speed manual trans. This one appears to have an era correct Hurst shifter- a truly great experience.
This old man purchased a 1964 Plymouth Belvedere new and it had the 426 wedge w/ 4 bbl carb rated at 370 HP by Chrysler, it had a 4 spd trans and 3.23 sure grip 8 3/4 rear axle. It was a really strong running vehicle. I never saw or heard of there being a 413 with dual 4 bbls carb available in 1964 especially since the 426 Hemi was available, what would make anyone actually purchase a 413 max wedge if they were available unless it was significantly cheaper.
The 4 speed was available in mid/late 1963 for a 1963 car. I have a date coded 1963 4 speed that actually was the first Mopar 4 speed I bought in 1975.
I was never a big MOPAR fan back when, but I always liker these. Seeing this one makes me think ,I was actually pretty smart kid. They are just as coo now as they were then. A little out of my budget, but I still like it.
Had a Dodge same year with a 318 3 spd. Transmission failed at ~49,500 miles. Love that 5yr, 50k mi warranty. My cost to fix was less than $5….the cost of the transmission oil.
Those extendet warranties oftentimes proved to be a good investment. I sold a boat load of them back in the day, making a hell of a living as well as making lot of people happy.
Back in the day (’80s) I sold twelve new cars and eight used all with the extended warranty – my finance manager took me to lunch … we got $120 for each warranty sold so it was a win-win for both of us … on a “mini” sometimes the warranty commission was greater than the sales commission …
Great looking car. Too bad you have to be in your late 60’s to truly appreciate this car. How do I know? I turned 69 last month! The big scoreboard says it’s the 4th Quarter. I intend to give the 4th Quarter a lot of trouble.
Same here Ike. Born days apart apparently.
And about that 4th quarter – you bet!
IMMACULATE!!!!!! I’d love to have it…..had one in ’65 but needed the money……I THOUGHT!!!
Mean guys with flat-tops and muttonchops owned these cars….but they got the 2-door post version and drove the screamin’ b-Jesus out of ‘em until they went to prison…
Haynes, great profiling – but spot on.
I have a friend who lives in Holyoke Mass who owns one of these with the original 426 race Hemi. It’s an auto on the column with only Drive,neutral and reverse. No PARK. This is his 3rd one as he bought one new back in 64 and another one a couple years later. Both were for strictly drag racing as he explained to me that they came W/o vin #”s or titles just the MSO. I believe theses were called WO55 cars?? And only 55 were built but I could be wrong about that. They have plexiglass windows with straps from the factory along with lightweight bucket seats out of Dodge vans minus carpet insulation and the first year fiberglass front ends. The 2nd year extra thin aluminum panels and bumpers hardware ECT.factory trunk mounted batteries as well. Those limited # Belvederes Have to be the quickest factory drag cars ever built. Pls correct me if I’m wrong as I’d like to know what was quicker until possibly the new 1000 HP Dodge Demons, Red eyes or Hellcats came out 60 years later.
Walked by and rubbed on a buddie’s black 1964 factory 361/4 speed car today just after we had looked over his 426 Wedge motor with a very clear 1963 date code . He’s 76 yrs old in a few days and hopes to some day put them together.
Dad had one similar…65 Belvedere poster 2dr. Bought at county auction for $500.00! Opened the hood for me to check it out. MY LOWER JAW HIT THE GROUND!! It had a behemoth big block, with the nascar style long arm cross-over intake!! Power steering was only extra under the hood. No pb, or a/c. Weirdest part, this all fed through a 3spd…COLUMN SHIFT. At 45 mph getting on the freeway he’d punch it, and you’d think part of the town was burning down. That b*tch moved faster than a blistered monkey…
I think this car is beautiful. Someone spent a lot of time and money to create it.
The seller would get more interest with a more descriptive ad, but that’s really up to him. I’d want to know a whole lot more before spending that much on a hot rod.
Wow! What a ground-pounder! That wedge picture is the bee’s knees! If I had it, I don’t think I could bring myself to sell it but maybe the seller has had their fun and it’s time for someone else to enjoy it. Great build.