1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible

Description

Tales of the creation of the second generation (C2) Corvette Sting Ray are both legion and legend. A seductive aerodynamic body with stying by Larry Shinoda and future Porsche design chief Tony Lapine, incorporating innovative rotating headlights, was mounted upon a thoroughly redesigned chassis featuring Corvette’s inaugural four-wheel independent suspension. Powerful 327 cu-in V8 engines in multiple states of performance provided motivation. The result was a Corvette that really was truly new, engineered from top to bottom to become a world-beating sports car.  

This 1964 Sting Ray Convertible captures the spirit of the 1960s with modern touches to enhance the experience. The consignor acquired this Arizona convertible in 1977, which was previously stolen and recovered, so originality was never a concern, and upgrades have been ongoing. Al Sowash of Eckler’s sprayed the Torch Red paint with full length body stripe in Pearl White in 1993. Power is from a 350 cu-in Chevrolet engine through a Tremec five-speed manual transmission. The 17 inch Vintage Wheel Works aluminum wheels look like the popular Minilite wheels of the era, but with today’s Goodyear Eagle F1 rubber. Add Steeroids rack-and-pinion steering, front disc brakes, and leather seating, and it’s easy to appreciate the 47 years of enjoyment this Sting Ray convertible provided.  

Highlights 

• Offered from 47 years of ownership 

• Chevrolet 350 cu-in 350 horsepower V8 with the following: 

  • 194 “fuelie” heads  

  • Edelbrock 750-cfm Performer carburetor  

  • Edelbrock Tarantula TM1 intake manifold  

  • Dragon Fire tach drive HEI distributor 

  • Headers 

• Tremec five-speed manual transmission 

• Steeroids rack-and-pinion steering 

• Front disc brakes, rear drum 

• Black leather seats with Simpson belts 

• Torch Red paint with Pearl White stripe 

• 1965 Corvette “power bulge” hood 

• GT+ suspension with Bilstein shocks, rear monospring, and anti-sway bars 

• 17-inch Vintage Wheel Works aluminum wheels 

• Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 225/45 ZR17 tires 

• The chassis number (40867S108061) decodes as: 

  • 4 - 1964 

  • 08 - Corvette 

  • 67 - Convertible 

  • S - St. Louis, Missouri, final assembly plant 

  • 108061 - Production number with an approximate build date of December 1963 

Features 

• Small diameter steering wheel  

• Fresh carpet and door panels 

• Custom console with cupholder 

• Power-operated, retractable headlights 

• New, torsionally stiffer frame than the C1 model 

• Four-wheel independent suspension 

• Self-adjusting brakes 

• Full instrumentation including speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, ammeter, oil pressure, fuel and temperature gauges 

• A center console housing an electric clock, ashtray, and heater controls 

• Crank operated windows 

• Blended air heater 

• Cowl inlet ventilation system 

• Electric windshield wipers 

• Push-button windshield washer 

• Parking brake alarm 

• Two concealed compartments under the rear luggage area  

Known Imperfections 

• Paint shows minor chips and stress cracks 

• No horn sound due to small steering wheel to horn contact design 

• Windshield washer pump inoperable 

• Oil pressure needle fell off inside gauge after cluster rebuilt; aftermarket gauge installed under dash  

Included 

• Original (modified) 1964 hood 

• Spare tire carrier 

• Jack concealed behind seat 

• Box of parts 

Ownership History

The consignor acquired this stolen and recovered Arizona convertible in 1977, and unapologetically modified it over the years. It was enjoyed throughout his United States Air Force career to many locations including Hawaii. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com