1964 Chevrolet Corvette L76 – 327ci – 4 SPD Manual – Convertible

Vehicle Location: Milford, MI 48381
Auction Type: Reserve
Mileage: 10867
Engine: 327ci 365hp
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual
Exterior: Riverside Red
Interior: Red
VIN: 40867S113899
Party: Dealer

1964 Corvette convertible, 327ci / 4-speed transmission, knock-off wheels, A/C, runs and drives excellent, many upgrades.

The design team at Chevrolet used the ’64 model year as a year of Corvette firsts, offering multiple performance advancements in both suspension, as well as the engine department.

This is the first year the Corvette was offered with 4-wheel independent suspension, forever improving the car’s handling and sporty feel. The engine lineup now offered 365hp and 375hp options, power numbers that wouldn’t be surpassed until 2001!

This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is equipped with that newly designed independent suspension, with power coming from a potent 365hp spec’d 327ci small block.

This combination results in an incredible driving experience, sure to put a smile on anyone’s face!Not only is this ’64 an excellent performer, its style and appearance are iconic Corvette, bright red with white convertible top.

This combination is what many people picture in their mind when you talk about early Corvettes, and rightly so. This might be the most popular color combination ever, popping up in songs, movies, and books for almost 60 years.

The paint on this C2 was done as part of the restoration performed during prior ownership and has held up well over the years with only minor imperfections visible up close.

Overall, the red hue looks great on the smooth body panels as it shines with a glossy, mirror like finish. The chrome accessories look good from front to back, along with the stainless window trim and rocker moldings – the emblems and badges also look great and are all correct for the ’64 model year.

Looking inside reveals the matching bright red interior still in excellent condition since the restoration with red vinyl bucket seats, door panels, carpet, and dash. The red center console looks great with chrome trim and factory 4-speed shifter with matching shifter ball.

The wood grain steering wheel is in good shape as it frames the gauge cluster with the factory speedometer and tachometer mounted front and center.

The center portion of the dash houses the functional stock clock, air and heat controls, along with the factory appearing AM/FM radio with power antenna, also functioning as it should.

For those hot and humid days, this Corvette is equipped with Air Conditioning that blows cold thanks to a stock GM Frigidaire compressor with the factory controls. With all of those creature comforts, it is safe to say this Corvette is very comfortable to drive.

Under the hood, sits the potent 327 cubic inch small block producing a factory rated 365hp with 350-foot pounds of torque – the highest horsepower offered in ’64 with the exception of the 327ci “fuelie” option producing 375hp.

This high-winding powerplant was built using a 1968 327 engine block fitted with 1964 suffix code “RE” (365hp) engine components, topped off by an aluminum intake manifold and 600cfm carburetor.

Cooling this high-revving small block is an aluminum radiator with a single electric fan. Behind the 327 is a Muncie 4-speed transmission providing smooth, easy shifts thanks to the factory chrome shifter inside, along with a diaphragm style clutch set-up with a fairly light clutch pedal feel.

The power is sent rearward to the factory rear axle assembly stamped “CD 2 28 64″, decoded to 3.70 gears with posi-traction and a date code of February 28, 1964.

Looking underneath, the frame is in great condition, with no signs of rust or cracks including the typical problem areas. Floor boards are clean with no cracks or holes, suspension components are in good condition, with new power steering control valve assembly.

Rolling stock consists of 15” aluminum Turbine style, knock-off wheels (including lead mallet), wrapped with 205/70/15 Firestone White line radial tires, delivering a smooth ride with predictable handling.