And for years Chevy's didn't need a key to start. You had acc/lock/off/on/start with the ignition. On lock you needed a key, but merely turning it off you could turn the ignition on without a key. My '53 Bel Air had that and I think on into the mid-60s GM cars in some models still had that.
@@joemackey1950 my dad had a 51 & 64 Chevy stolen with that lockset. He also had a 65 Dodge Coronet 440 model stolen by leaving the key in the ignition.
great cars but, a 3 speed auto should have been offered. Ford and Chrysler had them and the gm intermediates were plagued with this sluggish, but reliable, 2 speed 300 super turbine.
My dad had a '63 Pontiac. After watching this film, I wish he had had a '64! Life could have been so much better! Lol
Thats me right now I just got a 63 but was too clean to pass up. Its my daily driver 😉
I want a new 1964 GTO!!
With the 421.
Get in line! Btw, it's a LONG line! lol
I note that many of the illustrated cars have the little seen optional 8-lug brakedrum wheels. 12:16 for example.
awesome video!
Love this!
A Filmstrip!
I have heard back then people would leave their car keys 🔑 in the ignition. Imagine that!
And for years Chevy's didn't need a key to start. You had acc/lock/off/on/start with the ignition. On lock you needed a key, but merely turning it off you could turn the ignition on without a key. My '53 Bel Air had that and I think on into the mid-60s GM cars in some models still had that.
@@joemackey1950 my '64 corvair was like this.
@@joemackey1950 my dad had a 51 & 64 Chevy stolen with that lockset. He also had a 65 Dodge Coronet 440 model stolen by leaving the key in the ignition.
great cars but, a 3 speed auto should have been offered. Ford and Chrysler had them and the gm intermediates were plagued with this sluggish, but reliable, 2 speed 300 super turbine.
3 spd manual was the standard transmission unless ordered with a 4 speed manual or 2 spd auto.
Manoman we had it then lost it
3000 hr light!
Purring tiger at rest.....shades of gto advertising in the next couple years.
Tinkerbell.