Twelve months later front brakes were made available on new cars for a further £55.
The entire package cost about $500, including front disc brakes.
It was also in 1964 that front disc brakes became standard across the range.
This is also the first model to benefit from front disc brakes.
General Motors said such wear could result in the loss of the front brakes.
It's very dangerous to use the front brake without the back one.
"Now you try, but this time use the front brake gently."
But as cars got faster, the need for front brakes became more prevalent.
The front disc brake, however, was a nod to modern technology.
The 3700 also came as standard with front disc brakes and power steering.