1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 327 4-Speed

Description

The 1964 Corvette Sting Ray marked the second year of the revolutionary C2 generation, blending race-inspired engineering with sleek styling. Building on the success of 1963 Sting Ray, the 1964 model refined details for improved comfort and performance.

The car retained its convertible and aerodynamic fastback coupe body styles (minus the ’63 coupe’s split rear window). Under the hood, the standard 327-cubic-inch V8 delivered 250 horsepower, with optional high-performance versions reaching up to 375 horsepower with fuel injection. A new Muncie four-speed manual transmission replaced the Borg-Warner unit (an automatic gearbox was also available), and suspension tweaks enhanced handling. Cosmetic updates included smoother rocker panels and the removal of hood vents, while the interior gained improved trim and sound insulation.

Originally finished in Tuxedo Black, this 1964 Corvette Convertible was refinished in maroon paint in 2013-14, and reportedly also received a new convertible top. The seller states that it has been driven approximately 25 miles since then. Power comes from a 327ci V8 engine mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. The car retains its factory bucket seats, black vinyl upholstery, wood-rimmed steering wheel, vertical AM/FM radio, instrumentation, and a color-matched removable hard top that was refinished at the same time as the car, but never reinstalled.

This C2 has been kept within the same Ohio family since 2007, and is now offered with the hard top and a clean title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Refinished in maroon paint

• Removable hard top (refinished but never reinstalled)

• 327ci V8 engine

• Four-speed manual transmission

Factory Equipment

• Steel wheels with chrome rings and Chevrolet Motor Division hubcaps

• Independent rear suspension

• Dual exhaust system

• Wood-rimmed steering wheel

• Bucket seats

• 160-mph speedometer and 7,000-rpm tachometer

• AM/FM radio

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Date: A4 – Built fourth week of January 1964

  • Style: 64 8670 – 1964 Corvette Convertible

  • Trim: STD – Standard vinyl

  • Body: 77 – 77th convertible body built for 1964

  • Paint: 940AA – Tuxedo Black paint on upper and lower body (now maroon)

• The chassis number (40867S100138) decodes as:

  • 4 – 1964 model year

  • 08 – Corvette

  • 67 – Convertible

  • S – St. Louis (Missouri) assembly plant

  • 100138 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Refurbishment in 2013-2014 included three coats of maroon paint and five coats of clear coat by Corvette specialist Ray Nash; owner says the car has been driven only 25 miles since.

• Chrome side exhaust pipes installed by a previous owner

Servicing

• Maintenance in 2025 included:

  • New master cylinder

  • New battery

  • New points

• Maintenance in 2013-2014 included:

  • New black convertible top

  • New brakes

  • New Telstar Weatherizer P215/75R15 tires

Known Imperfections

• Some pitting on exterior/interior/engine bay brightwork

• Some paint chips/imperfections

• Sill plates are scratched and missing some screws

• Chips and scratches on side exhaust pipes

• Tear in rubber shifter boot

• Accelerator pedal cover is missing

• Some corrosion on dashboard speaker cover

• Clock is inoperable

• Scratches on glovebox door

• Scratch and some imperfections on hardtop

Ownership History

This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible has been kept within the same Ohio family since 2007.

Included Items

• Removable hard top (refinished but never reinstalled)