This 1964 Coupe demonstrates the ongoing popularity of Chevrolet’s C2 Corvette. It requires a restoration that will involve dismantling the car to the last nut and bolt, although it seems there are people willing to tackle this build. It involves more than a simple cosmetic refresh, with rust for the new owner to address as part of the process. The seller has listed the Corvette here on eBay in Wilmington, Delaware. Bidding sits below the reserve at $17,200 with a BIN option of $24,000.

The 1964 model year marked the second for production of the C2 Corvette. Chevrolet adopted an evolutionary approach when considering changes, with the elimination of the Split Window in the Coupe version being the most obvious of these. The seller is candid about the state of our feature car and the work required to return it to its former glory. The tasks extend beyond the usual tired paint and trim, because there is rust in the frame and the birdcage. It leaves the buyer with no choice but to entirely dismantle the vehicle to ensure that it is structurally sound and safe. The seller includes a set of solid B-pillars in the deal, and will negotiate on a jig-assembled windshield frame that would be worth considering. I can confirm that the existing Red paint isn’t original, with the Tag indicating that this car’s first owner ordered it in Ermine White. The fiberglass generally looks good, as does the glass. However, some trim pieces require replacement or a trip to the platers.

The mystery of this Corvette continues below the skin, with the seller knowing little about its mechanical specifications. The engine bay houses a small-block V8 that is bolted to a four-speed manual transmission. The ’64 Corvette was 327-only territory, but my instincts tell me that this motor might be a more modern 350. Only an in-person inspection to check the Block Casting Code will reveal the truth. The seller doesn’t indicate whether the V8 turns, but I think it is probably fairly safe to assume that it doesn’t run.

The list of required work extends to this Corvette’s interior, which needs nothing less than a complete retrim. The Black vinyl has deteriorated beyond the point of no return, the carpet is tired, and the Teakwood wheel has cracked. The first owner splashed $176.50 on an AM/FM radio, which appears to be the only creature comfort. The only viable option for the buyer to consider would be a trim kit, which will add around $2,000 to the restoration budget.

Some readers will look at this 1964 Corvette Coupe and immediately place it in the “too hard” basket. That is understandable, because there is a mountain of work required before this classic gets anywhere near a road. However, the seller offers a couple of options to set the buyer on their path, and it is the listing statistics that may tell the story. This ‘Vette may have only attracted nine bids, but the View and Watch List tallies of 575 and 98 confirm that it has generated plenty of interest. Do you feel the same, or do you look at what is required and feel that you should sit out this dance?