I’m not sure if this 1964 Corvette is a survivor or not; although the ad here on eBay states that the seller believes the car is still showing its original paint, we’re not told much else. I can tell that the car looks like a 3-4-year-old used car in the pictures, so if it is original someone has taken awfully good care of it. As I write, 66 bids have driven the price up to $42,251 and any reserve has been met. The Corvette is located in Boerne, Texas, and the seller has listed their phone number and is willing to text, call, or FaceTime with any interested buyers.
When it was restyled for 1963, the Corvette looked like nothing else on American roads (or anywhere else, for that matter). This car in Ermine White shows off the exquisite Sting Ray coupe lines and the chrome details add just the right pizzazz to the smooth design. Even the whitewalls work for me on this car, especially paired with the original wheel covers. The seller tells us that the paint “shows well” but also has signs of age. I don’t see any tell-tale signs of a repaint in the pictures, but if you find some, please point that out in the comment section.
I wanted to refresh my memory of what image GM was trying to push with period Corvette ads. Most looked like this, with the car being characterized as a “long-striding wildebeeste” (sic) and having a “cockpit” that reminds one of a “men’s club”. On the other hand, others were portraying the car as having a dual personality, with elegance and luxury along with the sports car vibe. For those of you that have driven a C2 (shorthand for the 1963-67 cars), what do you think of the driving experience?
Some of you may be disappointed to learn that this car features the two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, along with 2,479 other 1964 Corvettes (out of 22,229 produced). The interir looks very stock to me, even down to the vertically installed radio and Chevrolet-logoed floor mats. While the car is showing 21,500 miles on the odometer, the seller states that they believe it is 121,500. If the odometer really is flipped over, I’m struggling to think this is the original interior (again, it’s not presented as such). Ah, if only other cars were as well-supported in the aftermarket as Corvettes!
The engine compartment looks to be used but not abused, in line with the condition of the rest of the car. The seller states that the V-8 is the 300-horsepower, L75 327-cubic-inch small-block version. 327s in 1964 came in four power levels; 250, 300, 365, and 375 horsepower versions were offered. Service records dating back to 1972 are included with the sale as well. What do you think of this fiberglass-bodied sports car? Would the transmission keep you from purchasing it? How much do you think it will sell for?
Hard to tell from the somewhat grainy photos on E Bay if this is a respray or not. It looks crisp, but you would need to see it in person, assuming better photos are not available.
Food for thought, if this Vette spent most (or all) of its life in Texas, 121k low wear miles may be reasonable, with miles and miles of open, straight line roads
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As us elderly types end up on that big road in the sky ( I hope) classics with autos are going to be what keep these type of cars around for those left behind. How many people under age 50 do you know that can in any way drive a stick? Even if someone bought a 64 Vette with a 4sp, will there be anyone around to teach them how to drive it? Sure, someone on U Tube will post a video, but can you imagine all the damage that can be done to a car without a competent instructor sitting nest to a student?
Sadly that’s a repaint, misrepresented. The doors have been removed before and the jams would have cracked instead of discolored (because there is not factory pain on them). Wonder if it sold off of eBay?
I would have checked the bottom end of the car cuz back then when they painted those cars they’re painting guns didn’t paint the bottom of the car that’s good so if you see primer from factory at the bottom of the car and then that car is as original paint interior looks pretty original to me very nice car price is kind of cheap
They’ll learn just fine! It’s not “rocket science” learning to drive stick!
Due respect Mr. Schaefer, I wouldn’t let someone with no experience behind the wheel of a classic.
I do agree with you…it’s not rocket science.
This car is perfect for a minor restomod. Basic engine, auto trans, non special production year. I’d upgrade the suspension and braking system AND swap out the transmission for a beefed up 200R4 or 700. AND THEN I WOULD DRIVE IT . . . . . REGULARLY. . .
I wonder if the owner would consider a trade for an original, unmolested 1972 Cadillac Caribou.
Same thing everyone else did ,drive it
I recall a friend’s ’60s Vette arriving on two-ply nylon bias plies and being transformed by their replacement with belted radials.
He was disappointed because it was harder to smoke the tires.
It’s too bad it’s a ’64, the red-headed stepchild of C-2s.
Still a nice ride, rear view mirror blocker or not.
Finally a seller admits that the odometer has probably “rolled over” at least one time? As for the original paint, probably not? It’s practically impossible to have a vehicle that is almost 60 years old and who really knows how many miles, and still looks this good and is all original?? No records since 1972? Only 50 years have passed without documentation?
I realize someone is going to comment that they have something similar, all original paint, original interior with almost no miles and some little old lady just drove it to church and the grocery store?
These vehicles were mostly owned by young hot rodders that drove the crap out of them. Drag raced, wrecked, engines blown up etc. I have owned three Corvettes and i know how i treated them.
It’s ok to hype up your ad to make it sound appealing, just be realistic.
After all the negative rambling, this Corvette looks really good and i would be thrilled to have it parked in my garage. I would accept it like it is.
Just my opinion!
Thinking the 300 hp 327 was the base motor in the C2? I briefly owned a ’65 Impala SS Convertible with the 250 hp 327.
@Joe S.
The base engine in the 1964 Corvette was the 250 HP 327. Optional engines were all 327s with 300, 365 and 375 HP for the Fuel Injected version.
Thanks for the correction.
My first Corvette was a new pale yellow1967 convertible with factory side pipes that I traded in on a 1969 Z28.
I try not to think too much about that anymore.