Vehicle Description
Beautiful older restoration in timeless black-on-black. Period
correct 327/300 with 4-speed. Upgraded with power steering and
power 4-wheel disc brakes. Nice paint and bodywork. Runs and drives
great! A very usable Sting Ray with all the right upgrades.Code 900
Tuxedo Black is this car's original color, and there aren't many
better ways to showcase the stunning shape of the C2 Sting Ray.
Elegant yet imposing, it highlights every crease and curve to make
these cars look their best. And thanks to a very high quality
respray a few years ago, it really does shine. This was always a
clean car, so there's no evidence of patched up fiberglass or
previous accident damage and the 'birdcage' that's so critical on
these cars is rock solid. The '64 lost the split rear window, which
today we know was a mistake, but it is an overall cleaner design
without the faux hood vents?that was the right call by GM stylists.
Bright chrome bumpers look excellent against the shiny black paint
and the finned rocker panel moldings add a sporting attitude
without being ostentatious. It's still the most dramatic shape of
the 1960s. Correct emblems were reinstalled when the paint was dry
and there's very little evidence of use?no cracking around the
headlights, no major chips or scratches, and a deep shine to the
finish. They spent the money, yes, but they also cared about this
car once it was done.The black interior is completely stock and we
can't argue with the well-dressed look of a black Sting Ray
passenger compartment. Virtually everything inside is new,
including the seat covers, carpets, door panels, and headliner, all
of which are correct reproductions. The woodgrained steering wheel
adds a touch of warmth, although it does show two cracks near the
spokes?not uncommon. The gauges are big, easy-to-read dials that
are some of the most attractive of the era, and they appear to be
in excellent original condition and they all work except the clock.
The unique vertically-oriented radio is a factory AM/FM unit, but
we'd suggest that if you need the radio in a car like this, you
bought the wrong car. It's plenty thrilling all by itself. There's
decent cargo space behind the seats under the giant rear window,
making this car a great choice for a getaway to one of the many
Corvette events that take place each summer. The big chrome shifter
manages a Muncie M21 4-speed manual gearbox, and it's a joy to rack
it through the gates with the engine at full bore. Even though it's
60 years old, this interior still feels modern and comfortable.
That's no easy feat.The engine is a HE-coded 327 cubic inch V8,
which is a 1965 300 horsepower version for a 4-speed manual
transmission, so even though it's a replacement block, it's pretty
close to correct. It's been rebuilt to stock specs, including the
4-barrel carburetor up top and cast iron 'ram's horn' exhaust
manifolds. No headers, no goofy aftermarket stuff, just a correct
Corvette engine bay that even includes the factory ignition
shields. Finned valve covers always look right, and details like
the blue stripe hoses and tower hose clamps help with the OEM look.
The only notable modifications are a modern dual reservoir master
cylinder for the 4-wheel disc brakes (1964 Corvettes still used
drums from the factory) and a modern Saginaw power steering pump.
Both of those upgrades make this car a lot more user-friendly (the
previous owner restored it for his wife to use). The 4-speed snaps
through the gears, although 2nd gear doesn't like to be rushed, and
we believe there are 3.36 gears out back, making this a comfortable
highway cruiser that's always relaxed, not high-strung. A new
exhaust system features correct mufflers for just the right sound,
and the suspension includes new shocks so it rides surprisingly
well for a vintage 'Vette. Factory 15-inch steel wheels wear
original spinner hubcaps and a recent set of 205/70/15 whitewall
radials for the perfect 1960s look.Documentation includes an
owner's manual.Nicely finished and built to drive, this is what
Corvettes are all about. If you're a trophy collector, well, this
car isn't for you. But if you enjoy running a car through the gears
and hearing a well-built small block sing near redline, this is a
fantastic choice. With smart upgrades, it's a joy to drive, and
everybody in the world loves a black Sting Ray. Call today!Harwood
Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional
inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
