Published 2016 Updated 2022
1963 1500
1500's were produced with a G15(1500)1.5 liter 3-main motor and were designated SP310 right hand drive or SPL310 left hand drive. 1963 came with single SU carb. All came with a 4 speed non-synchronous gear box. They had drum brakes all the way around with 13" steel rims and very unique hubcaps. Unlike the later models the side molding went from the tip of the rear to the tip of the front. The fender flares were small. They were all positive ground. There were changes made in 1965 that will be discussed in their own section.
Some notable differences:
- Wide whitewalls on 1963.
- Cockpit trim is 3 piece stainless.
- Clips to secure the top to the rear deck are 63-64 unique.
- The top front bow is of wood and secures to 3 pegs on the windshield frame top section.
- The top is made more secure by 2 bars that fit along the sides of the top over the door.
- Door side windows do not open.
- The windshield washer squirter is 63-64 unique.
- Chrome valve cover
- SU carb oil plungers have brass caps instead of plastic.
- Unique carb linkage/choke linkage.
- Heater.
- Turn signal switch.
- No headlight relay.
- Tachometer had the red barber pole from 5200 to 5400 RPM with the solid red from 5400 to 6000.
Front of 63 1500
Back of 63 1500. Same emblem on the rear as the hood.
Side shot of 63 1500.
Interior shot of 63 1500
Shot of the 63 1500 engine bay with single SU carbs. Chrome valve cover.
Shot of the 63 1500 fuel pump/filter.
