Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  327ci V8
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  Red
• VIN #
  40867S120080
• Mileage
  14028
• Transmission
  Manual
• Exterior Color
  Silver
• Stock #
  SN3072
• Warranty
  

1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible — Numbers Matching 327, 4-Speed, Knock-Off Wheels, Dealer Luggage Rack Why This Car Is Special The 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is widely regarded as the most refined expression of the C2 Sting Ray generation. Chevrolet addressed every criticism of the 1963 model — toning down the styling just enough to let the engineering do the talking — and the result was a car that sold 13,925 convertible units in its first full model year of the body style. This particular 1964 Corvette convertible checks every box that serious collectors look for: a numbers matching drivetrain, a correct 327ci V8 backed by a 4-speed manual transmission, factory knock-off wheels, and a rare dealer-installed rear luggage rack that you almost never see still mounted on a car of this age. The silver exterior over red vinyl interior is a period-correct and visually sharp combination, and the white convertible top completes the look cleanly. This is not a car that has been built up to look like something it is not. The documentation supports what the car claims to be, and the drivetrain confirms it. One of the most important things to understand about the 1964 Corvette is what the 327 small block meant in context. In 1964, the 327 was available in four states of tune, ranging from 250 horsepower up to the solid-lifter 375-horsepower L84 fuel-injected version. The base 327 was no slouch, and regardless of output level, a numbers matching 327 with a 4-speed manual is exactly what Corvette buyers were ordering in 1964. The close-ratio or wide-ratio Muncie 4-speed was the transmission of choice for drivers who wanted to be involved in the car, and this Corvette delivers that experience in full. The knock-off wheel option is worth discussing specifically. In 1964, Chevrolet offered bolt-on aluminum knock-off style wheels that gave the Corvette a distinct competition-influenced appearance. They require a lead hammer to properly seat and loosen the spinners — that is...