For 1964, the Chevrolet Corvette built on the success and
popularity it had gained with the 1963 Sting Ray. Futuristic and
streamlined style combined with superb performance allowed
Chevrolet's claim of being America's Sports Car an unchallenged
statement. Only minor styling details were visible, such as the
removal of the troublesome center pillar from the back window of
the coupe, the deletion of the faux hood air vents, and a small
redesign to the fuel cap emblem by the addition of concentric rings
around the crossed flags design. Bucket seats saw a revised
stitching pattern that was deemed to be more durable, and the
rocker panel moldings were modernized with a simple design change.
What wasn't immediately visible was the addition of more sound
absorbing insulation and a redesigned shift lever boot, both
contributing to quieter rides. Under the hood, just one
displacement, 327 cubic inches, was offered but with four distinct
horsepower ratings. The entry-level 250-HP as well as the 300-HP
versions both utilized the Carter AFB four-barrel carburetors and
smooth-running hydraulic lifters. For the performance engines,
there were a few changes as both employed a higher-lift special cam
with mechanical lifters, while the 365-HP version was now using a
Holley four-barrel carburetor. Performance-oriented buyers
responded and, for 1964, sales of the Corvette convertible
increased by over 27.5%. With summer just around the corner, we are
happy to offer what might just be the perfect Corvette with which
you can have fun in the sun. 1 of the 13,925 convertibles produced
that year, this is an outstanding example that looks great and is
simply fun and exhilarating to drive. Under the hood resides this
car's original numbers-matching 327-cid, 365-HP V-8 engine along
with its original four-speed manual transmission. It retains the
proper #2818 Holley carburetor and all visible engine numbers
correlate to confirm this matching-numbers powerful V-8. Our
inspection showed this sweet Corvette has been given a high-quality
respray in its original Silver Satin and the manual black soft top
looks fresh and new and fits just as it was engineered to look and
operate. Much of the interior remains original with the comfortable
black vinyl seats and black carpeting both appearing to be with
this car from new. One upgrade has been the addition of a Vintage
Air air-conditioning system which was professionally installed.
This Sting Ray is fitted with a set of the cast aluminum knock-off
wheels which are wearing a set of BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial
P205/75R15 redline tires date coded for July 2023. Mounted in the
instrument cluster, the 160-MPH speedometer, as well as all gauges,
are clean, clear and functional with the odometer showing right at
56,400 miles which appear to be from new. Also mounted in this
cluster is the 6,500 RPM redline tachometer, found only on the
performance editions of these cars. More at home on the open road,
rather than sitting in a private collection or museum setting, this
convertible has been treated well during its lifetime, and today it
sits ready for action. In one of the many magazine ads promoting
the 1964 Corvette touted that, "This Much Performance is Like Money
in the Bank." We believe that still applies today, and is sure to
deliver compound interest wherever you drive this American icon of
speed, style and motoring satisfaction. * Numbers-matching engine
and transmission
* Desirable Silver Satin exterior
* Professionally installed Vintage Air air-conditioning
* Knock-off alloy wheels with redline radial tires
For 1964, the Chevrolet Corvette built on the success and
popularity it had gained with the 1963 Sting Ray. Futuristic and
streamlined style combined with superb performance allowed
Chevrolet's claim of being America's Sports Car an unchallenged
statement. Only minor styling details were visible, such as the
removal of the troublesome center pillar from the back window of
the coupe, the deletion of the faux hood air vents, and a small
redesign to the fuel cap emblem by the addition of concentric rings
around the crossed flags design. Bucket seats saw a revised
stitching pattern that was deemed to be more durable, and the
rocker panel moldings were modernized with a simple design change.
What wasn't immediately visible was the addition of more sound
absorbing insulation and a redesigned shift lever boot, both
contributing to quieter rides. Under the hood, just one
displacement, 327 cubic inches, was offered but with four distinct
horsepower ratings. The entry-level 250-HP as well as the 300-HP
versions both utilized the Carter AFB four-barrel carburetors and
smooth-running hydraulic lifters. For the performance engines,
there were a few changes as both employed a higher-lift special cam
with mechanical lifters, while the 365-HP version was now using a
Holley four-barrel carburetor. Performance-oriented buyers
responded and, for 1964, sales of the Corvette convertible
increased by over 27.5%.
With summer just around the corner, we are happy to offer what
might just be the perfect Corvette with which you can have fun in
the sun. 1 of the 13,925 convertibles produced that year, this is
an outstanding example that looks great and is simply fun and
exhilarating to drive. Under the hood resides this car's original
numbers-matching 327-cid, 365-HP V-8 engine along with its original
four-speed manual transmission. It retains the proper #2818 Holley
carburetor and all visible engine numbers correlate to confirm this
matching-numbers powerful V-8. Our inspection showed this sweet
Corvette has been given a high-quality respray in its original
Silver Satin and the manual black soft top looks fresh and new and
fits just as it was engineered to look and operate. Much of the
interior remains original with the comfortable black vinyl seats
and black carpeting both appearing to be with this car from new.
One upgrade has been the addition of a Vintage Air air-conditioning
system which was professionally installed. This Sting Ray is fitted
with a set of the cast aluminum knock-off wheels which are wearing
a set of BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial P205/75R15 redline tires date
coded for July 2023. Mounted in the instrument cluster, the 160-MPH
speedometer, as well as all gauges, are clean, clear and functional
with the odometer showing right at 56,400 miles which appear to be
from new. Also mounted in this cluster is the 6,500 RPM redline
tachometer, found only on the performance editions of these
cars.
More at home on the open road, rather than sitting in a private
collection or museum setting, this convertible has been treated
well during its lifetime, and today it sits ready for action. In
one of the many magazine ads promoting the 1964 Corvette touted
that, "This Much Performance is Like Money in the Bank.' We believe
that still applies today, and is sure to deliver compound interest
wherever you drive this American icon of speed, style and motoring
satisfaction.
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