Skyway Classics FL
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Bradenton, FL 34211
1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible — Numbers Matching 327, 4-Speed, Knock-Off Wheels, Dealer Luggage RackWhy This Car Is SpecialThe 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 not a defect, that is how they were designed to work, and it is a detail that separates people who know these cars from people who do not. The fact that this car still wears them is a significant point in its favor.The dealer-installed rear luggage rack is another detail that collectors take note of. These racks were not factory equipment. They were sold through Chevrolet dealerships as accessories and installed prior to or at the time of sale. Because they were add-ons rather than factory-installed options, they were often removed over the decades — either lost, discarded, or separated from the car during ownership changes. Finding a 1964 Corvette that still has its dealer-installed luggage rack intact is uncommon, and it adds a layer of period authenticity and story to this car that a clean, unoptioned example simply does not have.Features List- Numbers matching 327ci V8 engine- Numbers matching drivetrain throughout- 4-speed manual transmission- Knock-off wheels- White convertible top- Dealer-installed rear luggage rack (rare surviving accessory)- Silver exterior- Red vinyl interior- Front end recently rebuilt- All gauges functional- Hidden headlights open and operate correctlyMechanicalThe 327ci V8 under the hood is numbers matching, meaning the engine block casting codes and stamping correspond correctly to this car's build sequence — a critical detail for both concours judging and long-term investment value. The front end has been freshly rebuilt, which on a C2 Corvette means the suspension geometry and steering components are back to proper factory spec. These cars use a fully independent rear suspension, which was a major engineering advancement when introduced in 1963 and still makes them feel balanced and capable by any standard. The 4-speed manual transmission is also numbers correct to the car, so the drivetrain is honest from firewall to differential. All gauges are reported to be fully functional, which matters on a 1964
| Year: | 1964 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Corvette |
| Mileage: | 14028 |
| Exterior Color: | Silver |
| Interior Color: | Red |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | Convertible |
| Stock: | SN3072 |
| Engine Size: | Unspecified |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed Manual |
| Vin: | 40867S120080 |
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