Another early 1960s Chevrolet Corvette has appeared for sale, and this one is also missing its engine and transmission. Just a few days ago, we featured a split window project that was also suffering from an empty engine bay but was otherwise complete; this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is also very complete and described as being a largely rust-free car that comes with both its soft and hard tops but will need some help in the horsepower department. It’s a shame, too, because this Corvette represents a nice assortment of options: it was a Goldwood Yellow car with a 327 and a four-speed manual ‘box. Find it here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now of $35,000 and the option to submit a best offer.
That seems like reasonable money for a car with decent potential, especially since some of that pretty primrose paint is still visible. Not sure what happened here, but it looks like perhaps it was painted over at one time – don’t quote me on that, as there’s a few different shades of paint visible including a patch of blue on the passenger side headlight. Despite clearly being a neglected project for a few years, the body panels look sound with no glaring damage and it even looks mildly complete with the hard top affixed as it is in the top photo. The driving lamps on the edges of the bumper haven’t been ripped off and the chrome on the wheel trim rings still shines brightly.
The interior is a definite bright spot, especially for a convertible which oftentimes has a completely roached out cabin if it’s been used as nature intended and left with the top down for weeks at a time, the sunlight pounding in. The original steering wheel is mildly bus-like in size, but that’s part of the charm of owning a muscle car from this era. The yellow-on-black combo is a sharp look for a Corvette of this era, and the cabin looks largely intact despite the gaping hole where the transmission used to be. The seller reports that the carpets and door panels are in good shape, and that the original radio is still present. All gauges are accounted for and still work, even the tachometer – which doesn’t have much significance in a car with no engine.
Surprisingly, the split window from a few days ago is offered by a different seller than this engine-less convertible. I was actually willing to bet they came from the same place given both cars were largely intact despite lacking their original drivetrains, but it’s apparently just a case of two Corvette owners who yanked out their engines either due to failure or finding a more compelling engine bay to stick them in. With all wiring intact and a radiator that supposedly looks like new, this desirable early Corvette convertible is hopefully not too far removed from returning to road-going use, and if you can get it for a lower offer, all the better.
I don’t recall yellow being a factory color for 1964. It’s interesting how many cars like this keep turning up.
There was no yellow available in 1964.
$35,000K? For a ’64 needing paint, complete drive train, interior work and any missing items. At the end of the project, you will have over 60K in a 1964 non-original driver. No Thanks
Once again, a seller who doesn’t reveal the VIN of the car.
There are recent sales of 38000-65000 for nice looking running cars! 35k for a project? Nooo
Well Well I thinks it a great project for someone that will do a lot of the work themselves which seam less likely these day customer will bring a car to us and say you guys do it all then cry when they get the bill.
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Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Money pit. Way too much money. If a 67. Yes.
Not worth even $20,000. A 64 needing a ton of work. Engine and trans gone. Seller is on glue.