Two-Owner 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 327/365

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

While the Corvette’s headline 1964 styling change removed the 1963 Coupe’s split rear window, Corvette stylists also removed the faux air intakes from the hood. The indentations remained, however, making the 1964 hood a unique item. The suspension also saw improvements with variable rate springs and newly calibrated shocks. Sales of America’s sports car rose to 22,229 overall with the Convertible remaining the most popular body style for 1964.

The Chevy 327 cubic-inch V8 remained the only engine, available in stock 250 horsepower tune, with 300, 365, and 375 horsepower options available. The majority of buyers opted for the four-speed manual for $188 extra which was available in wide-ratio and close ratio configurations. Available as either a Coupe or a Convertible, this All-American sports car satisfied a range of customers, whether they were looking for a weekend cruiser or a potent race car, thanks to its long list of options. Comfort was also a priority, with features such as air conditioning and an AM/FM radio available, alongside a dazzling spectrum of colors and interior choices to tailor each Corvette to its owner’s personal taste.

This Riverside Red 1964 Sting Ray convertible, powered by its 365 hp 327 with four-speed manual transmission, is offered from just two owners and believed 99,412 original miles from new.

Highlights

• Two owner mostly original 1964 Corvette with 99,412 miles believed from new

• Matching numbers L76 327 cu-in 365 horsepower V8 engine (engine stamp matches chassis number)

• Optional four-speed manual transmission

• Repainted in 2024 in the original Riverside Red (923)

• Matching Riverside Red factory hardtop

• Red (490H) vinyl interior with White convertible top

• Chassis Serial Number (40867S119602) decodes as:

  • 4 ­– 1964

  • 08 – Corvette

  • 67 – Convertible

  • S – St. Louis Assembly

  • 119602 – Sequential production number

• Trim Tag decodes as:

  • Body build date: E28 – 28th May 1964

  • Style: 64 867 – 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

  • Trim: 490H – Red vinyl upholstery

  • Body: A-1916 – A.O. Smith sequential body number

  • Paint: 923A – Riverside Red

Features

• New BF Goodrich Radial T/A 15-inch radials

• Alloy knock-off wheels

• Four-wheel independent suspension

• Power-operated retractable headlamps

Known Imperfections

• Small vinyl scrape along the back of convertible top (new top included)

Included

• Original owner’s manual

• Original Chevrolet Owner Protection Plan brochure included

• New convertible top

• Aluminum hard top carrier

Ownership History

This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible was purchased new from De Nooyer Brothers, Inc. of Kalamazoo, Michigan, on 25 June 1964. The original owner consigned the Corvette to a broker last year, and it was acquired by the seller in February 2024. It shows 99,412 miles which are believed original.