Vehicle Description
This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a beautifully restored
'Vette with tasteful upgrades and an outstanding look! When
Chevrolet introduced the Corvette in 1953, its fiberglass-bodied
design was quite novel for the time and its 2-seater convertible
configuration was typical for fancy imports, not an American-made
automobile at the time. The earliest Corvettes were also notably
reserved in the performance department, coming equipped with 6
cylinder engines and interestingly, only automatic transmissions.
Of course, for the next decade or so the Corvette's image
transformed from a reserved boulevard cruiser into a
performance-oriented American sports car leading to its first major
body-style change in 1963. The 1964 Corvettes saw the removal of
coupe's split back window that impeded the driver's view as to what
was behind them. The hoods were also cleaned up with the removal of
the brightwork inset in 1964, leading to a much cleaner-looking
front end appearance. On the performance side, the C2 Corvettes
also came with a bevy of engine options including the top of the
line 327 cubic inch V8 equipped with a Rochester fuel injection
system that created close to 400 horsepower, that rivals the
horsepower output of more modern C4 and C5 power plants in terms of
horsepower output. In total, Chevrolet produced 10,919 Corvette
Convertibles in 1964 which makes this Stingray a pretty rare piece
of automotive history. This particular '64 Corvette comes to us
from a southern based collector who clearly took great care of this
convertible while under their stewardship. Powering this '64
Corvette is a numbers matching 327 cubic inch V8 engine upgraded
with a Rochester Fuel Injection system. The Numbers Matching V8 is
backed by a 4 speed manual transmission that makes this classic
Corvette an absolute blast to drive! Power is send from the Fuel
Injected 327 through the 4 speed transmission to a Positraction
rear differential that helps ensure that you'll be able to keep the
rubber to the pavement especially with all that extra horsepower
under the hood. Exhaust exits the Fuel Injected power plant via a
pair of side pipes that produce a terrific throaty sound and give
the car an even meaner look cruising down the road. Riding on a set
of Redline Radial Tire mounted on Aluminum Wide-Rim wheels with
Knock-Off Hubs, this 1964 Chevy Corvette has a gorgeous look and
even better ride. The white vinyl convertible top is manually
operated and it's in fantastic condition. The fiberglass body on
this C2 Corvette has been correctly refinished in Tuxedo Black
paint, just how it came when it rolled off the St. Louis production
floor and completing the exterior look of this beautiful
performance car. The interior of this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Convertible is absolutely gorgeous! The bucket seats have been
correctly reupholstered in Red vinyl that provides a wonderful
contrast to the exterior appearance of the car. The red carpeting,
red door panels, red dash, and woodgrain steering wheel are all in
wonderful condition as well and all appear to retain a nice stock
appearance. Hide-A-Way headlights are another unique feature on
this 1964 Corvette and both operate as they should, providing extra
light when driving in the dark. The black-trimmed instrument
cluster is equipped with a 160 MPH speedometer, 7,000 RPM
tachometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, battery gauge
and fuel gauge, along with the ignition switch, a cigarette
lighter, and controls for the wipers and lights. The dash is
finished off with a locking glovebox, clock, temperature controls,
and a push-button Delco AM radio. Whether you're buying your very
first classic Corvette or you're adding to an existing Corvette
collection, this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible would make an
excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at
763-428-7337!
*Numbers Matching 327 Cu. In. V8
*Upgraded Rochester Fuel Injection
*4 Speed Manual Transmission
*Dual Side Pipe Exhaust
*Redline Radial Tires on Knock-Off Wheels
*Positraction Rear Differential
*Correct Tuxedo Black Exterior
*Correct Red Bucket Seat Interior
*White Vinyl Convertible Top
*AM Radio & Clock
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 87,891 Miles
