No Reserve: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

Take a desirable classic, list it with No Reserve, and it will likely generate interest. Such is the case with this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. Its presentation is excellent, and its mechanical specifications will deliver impressive performance. Its most pressing need is a new home with someone who appreciates an iconic American classic. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Curvette for spotting the Coupe listed here on Bring A Trailer in Cambridge, Minnesota. Bidding is at $41,000 in a No Reserve auction, with plenty of time for potential buyers to throw their hat in the ring.

The C2 Corvette struck a sweet note upon its 1963 release, setting a new sales record of 21,513 cars. The company performed some styling tweaks in 1964, including eliminating the Split Window on the Coupe that had divided opinions. It proved a wise decision, with sales climbing to 22,229. The first owner ordered this ’64 in Code 912 Silver Blue, and it’s extremely tidy. The seller’s close-up images reveal some tiny chips, but with the paint shining brilliantly and no fiberglass issues, this ‘Vette appears to tick the boxes as a tidy driver. The underside shots are slightly disjointed, and while many mechanical components show surface corrosion, the frame looks structurally sound. The trim looks comfortably acceptable for a survivor of this vintage, and the glass is clear.

Chevrolet offered 1964 Corvette buyers a choice of three optional versions of the 327ci V8, and this car’s first owner ticked the box on their Order Form for the L75, delivering 300hp and 360 ft/lbs of torque. This classic also features a three-speed manual transmission, a Posi rear end, and power brakes. The three-speed makes this car genuinely interesting, because only 715 Corvettes rolled off the line that year with that transmission. The four-speed was the popular pick, and the Powerglide was also more common. The listing images confirm that this Corvette is numbers-matching, and that the seller recently installed new KYB shocks. They purchased the car earlier this year and have clocked 500 miles behind the wheel. The suggestion is that it is a turnkey proposition.

The seller’s interior shots are slightly deceptive, because the trim looks Black from some angles. However, it is the correct Code 490BB Blue vinyl, which is in generally good condition. It isn’t factory-fresh, but there are no rips, splits, or evidence of abuse. The carpet is discolored where it hasn’t been protected by mats, and the wheel has cracked. That’s as bad as it gets, because the dash is excellent, the gauges appear very clean, and there’s no broken plastic. The Corvette retains its original AM/FM radio, but someone has fitted aftermarket speakers into the rear cargo compartment.

One of the biggest challenges in writing for Barn Finds is confirming that a classic lives up to a seller’s claims. Sometimes that means an in-person inspection is the only option, and I typically recommend it to eliminate any lingering doubts. However, the seller’s image gallery seems to support the fact that this 1964 Corvette is a numbers-matching classic with no nasty surprises. It has attracted seven bids, but the exceptional listing statistics suggest that figure is only scraping the surface. This Corvette will find a new home in under a week, but are you tempted to make it yours?