1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

While the Corvette’s headline 1964 styling change removed the 1963 Corvette Coupe’s split rear window, the Corvette’s stylists also removed the faux air intakes from the hood, though the indentations remained, 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, 360, 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 car to go racing, thanks to its long list of options.

This lot is offered Without Reserve from The Roger Boman Collection, which comprises 27 vehicles ranging from European to American classics. Many examples within the collection feature Mr. Boman’s standard modification “formula,” including but not limited to the addition of disc brakes, air conditioning, modern fuel injection, and many other custom touches seen by countless enthusiasts around the Fresno, California area who shared the late owner’s passion for this unique assortment of automobiles.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Roger Boman Collection 

• Optional four-speed manual transmission 

• Currently finished in optional silver metallic 

• Chassis Serial Number (40867S102204) decodes as: 

  • 4 - 1964 

  • 08 - Corvette 

  • 67 - Convertible 

  • S - St. Louis Assembly 

  • 102204 - Production number with an approximate build date of the second week of October 1963 

• Trim Tag decodes as: 

  • Body time build code: B7 (7th October 1963)  

  • Style: 64 867 - 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 

  • Trim: STD - Black vinyl upholstery 

  • Body: 1289 - Sequential body number 1289 

  • Paint: 936 – Ermine White paint  

• Engine Serial Number (F07I0ZA) decodes as:   

  • F - Flint, Michigan Plant 

  • 07I0 - Built July 10th  

  • ZA - Originally built as a 1965 327 cu-in / 275 horsepower V8 engine  

• Black convertible top 

• Custom Autosound KRC-2007 cassette receiver 

• Dished three-spoke steering wheel 

• Currently displaying 1,711 miles at the time of cataloging, however the true mileage of this Corvette is unknown 

Features 

• Four-wheel independent suspension 

• Short-wheels base chassis with rearward weight bias 

• Front and rear variable rate springs  

• Direct double-acting freon-bag shock absorbers 

• Balanced steering linkage 

• Hand operated parking brake 

• Steel rallye wheels with BF Goodrich Silvertown radial tires 

• Fiberglass reinforced plastic body 

• Power-operated retractable headlamps 

• Trim, wraparound bumpers 

• Push button door handles 

• Covered space for folding top behind seats 

Known Imperfections 

• Small paint chips noted on the rear decklid  

• Paint chip noted on the driver door 

• Some paint imperfections are present on the front fascia  

Ownership History

According to ownership documents, this 1964 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible has been a part of the Roger Boman Collection since at least 2010.

Additional Notes

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

Contact: Blake Wingrove Phone: 616.822.8589 email: bwingrove@hagerty.com

Please note that the title is currently in transit for this vehicle