Vehicle Description
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
"Top down for taking in the sun or top up for taking in the
weather, the '64 Sting Rayconvertible promises great times and
sparkling performance. With things like Ball-Race steering and a
power team from a quartet of restless V8's and versatile
transmissions, a Corvette delivers what it promises. Both the sport
coupe and convertible feature better than ever ride qualities,
higher horsepower ratings for the two top engines, refined styling
and interior comfort." Corvettemuseum..org
For consignment, a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible showing
40,843 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This one sports its
numbers matching 327 and has been owned by our consignor for 20
years, using it only for shows, parades, and ice cream runs and
never in rain!
Exterior
One of seven colors available in 1964, Riverside Red, here in two
stage application, was named for the California Raceway where
professionals and amateurs cut their teeth beginning in the late
50's. The red smooths the lines of the cars including the crease in
each fender and the horizontal twin fender vents that are holdovers
from the '63 and in their final year. A gentle crease runs the
center of the decklid and onto the cowl cover for the soft top,
while exhaust tips protrude through the body panel beneath the
chrome bumper with bezels of their own. The hood vents are gone
from 1963, but the torpedo shaped detail puts the "sting" in Sting
Ray, coming to a point just past the hood gap. 15-inch knock off
wheels are the perfect fit here wrapped in even 205/70R15s all
around. The black canvas top and its window, the paint, and
metalwork are all in great shape and the only imperfections we find
are a couple of paint chips.
Interior
Swing open the doors to reveal a vertical pattern in black vinyl
split by a chrome trim piece, then a smooth bottom panel. All the
black is offset by chrome window cranks, sliding knob for a door
actuator, and two jet age reflectors and both doors present
cleanly. Black vinyl low back buckets are in great shape and flank
a center armrest which sits behind a chrome edged center console
which houses a chrome shifter. The console then climbs straight up
to house a sideways mounted AM/FM radio, various knobs and pulls
and large chrome bezel black faced clock. In front of the driver
and passenger are graceful cowls, one over the glovebox, and the
other for the gauge cluster complete with red needles that contour
inside the concave dials. The glovebox has a brushed aluminum
finish and the faux wood rimmed 3 spoke steering wheel has a
crossed flag center badge and shows some age cracks. Black carpet
in the wheel wells is decent and continues to the cargo area.
Drivetrain
Clean, driver quality conditions prevail under the hood where the
numbers matching 327ci L75 V8 resides, topped by a newer 4-barrel
carburetor and backed by a 1964/65 Muncie M20 4-speed manual
transmission. This package is rated at 300 horsepower and that
power is routed to the rear axle with 3.08 gears and Positraction.
Drum brakes are found at each of the four wheels. The bay is clean
enough to be show worthy, but a toothbrush and some Simple Green
could take it to the next level! Meanwhile, a new clutch, radiator,
front brakes, and power steering have been added. The original AFB
carburetor comes with the car.
Undercarriage
Super clean underneath with surface rust reserved for some bolts
and only a drop of oil on the pan. Dual exhaust runs through
FlowMaster mufflers just before exiting through chrome tips in the
rear valance. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and the
rear has a frame anchored three link system with transverse strut
rods and leaf spring.
Drive-Ability
We take our turn at bat and hit a home run with this beautiful '64
Vette. The engine not only sounds good, but delivers a powerful
ride in a well balanced car and ever improving interior. We note
that the very cool sideways mounted radio is not working, and the
reverse lights are not illuminating, but all other functions on
classic, including the hidden headlights, operate as intended.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Three things are certain. Death, taxes, and '64 Corvettes selling
fast at Classic Auto Mall! Between 1963 and 1964, Riverside Red was
the most common color because it was the most desired color. You
can't argue with the market which still remains enthusiastic about
classic C2 Corvettes in red. It's almost as iconic as the red
stripes on the American Flag and a must have in any legitimate
Corvette collection. New to the classic world? Might as well jump
in the deep end with this incredible car.
40867S112537
4-1964
08-Corvette
67-Convertible
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
112537-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
G04-March 4th
STYLE 64 867-1964 Corvette Convertible
BODY S7140-St. Louis Body #
TRIM STD-Black Vinyl Buckets
PAINT 923AA-Riverside Red
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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