For Sale: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette in Bradenton, Florida

1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible �€" Restomod in Tuxedo Black with White Leather Interior Why This Car Is Special The 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray is the second year of what many Corvette historians consider the finest body generation the model ever produced. The C2 Sting Ray debuted in 1963 with a design led by Bill Mitchell and Larry Shinoda, and by 1964 Chevrolet had already refined several of the first-year details �€" most notably, the controversial split rear window of the 1963 coupe was gone, and the Sting Ray convertible emerged as a cleaner, better-sorted automobile. In 1964, Chevrolet built 13,925 Corvette convertibles, making this body style the more common of the two C2 configurations, though that number is modest by any modern standard. What sets the C2 apart historically is how completely it transformed the Corvette's identity. The outgoing C1 was a handsome roadster, but it carried styling cues that looked almost timid by comparison. The 1963 and 1964 Sting Rays introduced an all-new ladder-type frame, independent rear suspension for the first time on any American production car, and a tighter, more purpose-built cockpit. The 1964 model also introduced a quieter cabin, revised suspension tuning, and additional engine options compared to the debut year. It was, in short, the C2 at its most polished without yet being overshadowed by the big-block era that would arrive in 1965. This particular 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray convertible has been built as a driver-quality restomod �€" meaning it preserves the visual integrity of the original car while upgrading the mechanical systems that actually affect how it performs and behaves on the road. The color combination of Tuxedo Black over white leather is as correct and period-appropriate as it gets for a mid-1960s American sports car. The modifications chosen here are practical and well-considered: more gear ratios, stronger ignition, upgraded brakes, and modern cooling efficiency. This is not a show trailer queen �€" it's a car built to be used. Features List - 350ci V8 engine with MSD Blaster ignition upgrade - Tremec TKO 5-speed manual transmission - 4-wheel disc brake upgrade with red calipers - 4-wheel independent suspension - Power steering - Aluminum radiator - Chrome side exhaust - 427 Stinger hood - 17-inch Foose chrome wheels - Dual chrome side mirrors - White leather bucket seats - Custom sport steering wheel with Corvette center cap - Center console with cup holder - Tachometer and full analog gauge cluster - Analog clock (passenger side dash) - Heater - Seat belts - Black HARTZ cloth convertible top - Battery disconnects - Clean undercarriage Mechanical Under the hood of this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray sits a GM V8 paired with an MSD Blaster ignition system. The MSD upgrade replaces the factory points-style ignition with a capacitive discharge unit that delivers a stronger, more consistent spark �€" a meaningful improvement for a carburetor-fed engine that will see varied driving conditions. The distributor and red plug wires are clearly visible in the engine bay photos, and the install is tidy. Topping the engine is a period-correct finned valve cover setup with Corvette crossed-flags emblems and a chrome air cleaner that suits the aesthetic of the car without looking out of place. The transmission is a Tremec TKO 5-speed manual, which is one of the most respected overdrive conversions available for classic American V8 applications. The original 1964 Corvette came with either a 3-speed or 4-speed manual, or an optional 2-speed Powerglide automatic. The Tremec TKO adds a true fifth-gear overdrive ratio, which brings highway cruising rpm down substantially and makes this car far more comfortable on a long drive than any period-correct 4-speed would be. The shifter gate on the console is labeled with the 5-speed pattern, and it is visible in the photos. This is a modification that adds real-world usability without affecting the c