INTRODUCTION: This one stands apart from the others with its
stunning colors, knockoff wheels, and the highly desirable coupe
body style! What makes it even more special is the rare list of
factory options, including air conditioning, power steering, power
brakes, and power windows, making this not only an investment, but
also one you'll truly enjoy driving!
EXTERIOR: With its sleek roofline and dramatic boattail rear end,
the coupe has a look that is both elegant and aggressive. Chevrolet
actually produced fewer coupes than convertibles and they are the
more sought after body style because of that iconic design. This
one especially is a real head turner. The body was repainted in
beautiful Daytona Blue, and the results are stunning. The fine
metallic is laid out evenly throughout, and the finish has been
polished to a smooth, glossy shine that really highlights the
Corvette's sculpted body lines. The body appears straight with no
damage or problem areas, and the fit of the panels is impressive
throughout, including the doors fitting nicely into the roof. The
headlights fit properly and open and close as they should. The
chrome and emblems are bright and straight, it includes the correct
antenna, dual bowtie mirrors and optional reverse lights. All of
the glass has been replaced as well. The icing on the cake is the
new knock off wheels, they look amazing on this car!
INTERIOR: It is exceptional, finished in the same beautiful dark
blue as the exterior. The seats have been rebuilt with new cushions
and upholstered in glove soft leather, including the center
armrest. It features fresh carpet from front to back, and desirable
factory options include power windows and an AM/FM radio. The
entire dash area is excellent, including the dash pads, a new
glovebox door and liner, and a full set of factory gauges. Even the
clock is functioning properly. It also retains its original bowtie
seat belts. A stereo system has been installed in the rear
compartment and is operated by a remote control. The car itself was
not modified, only the compartment lid was altered, and it can
easily be replaced if the next owner wishes to return the car to
its original configuration.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: There's a lot to like under this hood! Power
comes from a period correct 327 producing 300 horsepower, equipped
with the highly desirable combination of factory air conditioning,
power steering, and power brakes. The engine compartment is clean,
well detailed, and presents with a factory correct appearance. It
features the correct manifolds, finned valve covers, ignition
shielding, and other proper components throughout. Even the
original date coded radiator has been professionally rebuilt, and
the factory air conditioning has been serviced and is blowing
cold.
UNDERSIDE: The underside is clean, authentic, and well detailed.
This was only the second year Corvette featured independent
suspension at all four wheels, and it appears to have been
thoroughly gone through. It has been upgraded with Bilstein gas
shocks, the brakes are functioning properly, and the emergency
brake assembly is complete and hooked up. A factory correct exhaust
system is in place, including the polished stainless tips exiting
through the rear valance. Looking up at the engine, it's clean and
properly finished in Chevy Orange with the correct starter and
canister style oil filter. Power is transferred through the
Powerglide automatic transmission to the 3.36 positraction rear
end. The frame and chassis components are clean and painted black.
It's especially nice to see the raw fiberglass floors, which appear
to be in outstanding original condition and have not been painted
over like so many others. It also retains the complete spare tire
carrier.
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and our reputation. Every
vehicle goes through our service department where it is inspected,
test driven, and we address the essentials before offering it for
sale.
CONCLUSION: Only an estimated 700-800 Corvette coupes were built
with factory air conditioning in 1964. How many have survived, and
how many remain equipped with this many desirable factory options?
The answer is very few. This Corvette combines rarity, beautiful
colors, exceptional presentation, and sought after features into
one very special package. Even better, it's a Corvette you can
truly enjoy. With all the options it's comfortable, easy to drive,
and just as enjoyable on a weekend cruise as it is at a car
show.
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies
without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a
one-year museum membership.
815-385-3644 (9-5 Central)
[email protected] - Prompt responses
Air conditioning
Power steering
Power brakes
3.36 posi
Power windows
Leather upholstery
Am-Fm
Stereo system
Reverse lights
Knock off wheels
