1964 CORVETTE

  • Styling was cleaned up a bit for 1964.
  • The previous year's distinctive rear window divider was replaced by a solid piece of glass.
  • The fake hood vents were eliminated and the roof vents were restyled.
  • A three-speed fan was available in the coupe to aid in ventilation.
  • Seven exterior colors were available
    • Tuxedo Black
    • Ermine White
    • Riverside Red
    • Satin Silver
    • Silver Blue
    • Daytona Blue
    • Saddle Tan
  • All were available with a Black, White, or Beige soft top.

I.D. NUMBERS

  • The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was located on a stainless steel plate welded to the right side hinge pillar cross-brace under the glove box
  • Convertible Serial numbers ranged from 40867S100001 to 40867S122229
  • Coupe Serial numbers ranged from 40837S100001 to 40837S122229
    PositionCharacterDescription
    141964
    2 & 308body series: Corvette
    4 & 567convertible
    37coupe
    6SAssembled in St. Louis, MO
    7 to 12100001 to 122229production sequence
  • Engine serial number
    1 to 70001001sequential production number
    8F or TFlint, MI or Tonawanda, NY
    9 to 10 Carburetion and transmission
    • RC = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
    • RD = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
    • RE = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission or special high-performance manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
    • RF = 327-cid 375-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and fuel injection
    • RP = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
    • RQ = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
    • RR = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission or special high-performance manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
    • RT = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and four-barrel carburetor
    • RU = 327-cid 365-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
    • RX = 327-cid 375-hp V-8 with 11.0:1 compression ratio, manual transmission, and fuel injection
    • SC = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and a four-barrel carburetor
    • SD = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission and four-barrel carburetor
    • SK = 327-cid 250-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
    • SL = 327-cid 300-hp V-8 with 10.5:1 compression ratio, Powerglide automatic transmission, four-barrel carburetor, and air conditioning
  • Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block next to the engine number
  • The body number plate was located on the engine side of the cowl.
  • The Fisher Body Style Number 64-0867 identifies a Corvette Sting Ray convertible
  • The Fisher Body Style Number 64-0863 identifies a Corvette Sting Ray coupe
  • The body number is the production serial number of the body.
  • The trim number indicates the interior trim color and material.
  • The seven 1964 Corvette "Magic Mirror" acrylic lacquer exterior colors were:
    • 900 = Tuxedo Black
    • 912 = Silver Blue
    • 916 = Daytona Blue
    • 923 = Riverside Red
    • 932 = Saddle Tan
    • 936 = Ermine White
    • 940 = Satin Silver
  • Vinyl Upholstery Codes
    ColorCoupes built in St. LouisCoupes built A.O.SmithConvertible in St. LouisConvertible in A.O.Smith
    BlackSTDSTDSTDSTD
    Red490AA490H490AB490G
    Blue490BA490K490BB490J
    Saddle490CA490M490CB490L
    Silver & Black491AA491AE491AE491AA
    Silver & Dark Blue491BA491N491BE491M
    White & Black401CA491CB491CE491CA
    White & Dark Blue491GA491S491GE491R
    White & Red491DA491Q491DE491P
    White & Saddle491HA491U491HE491T
  • Leather Upholstery Codes
    ColorCoupes built in St. LouisCoupes built A.O.SmithConvertible in St. LouisConvertible in A.O.Smith
    Black898S898A898A898A
    Red498EA898M898EA898L
    Blue898JA898B898JA898N
    Saddle898CA898H898CA898G
    Silver & Black899AA899AE899AE899AA
    Silver & Dark Blue899BA899N899BE899M
    White & Black899CA899CB899CE899CA
    White & Dark Blue899GA899S899GE899R
    White & Red899DA899Q899DE899P
    White & Saddle899HB899U899HE899T

IDENTIFICATION

Series No.Body/Style No.Body TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
08003764 red vet
2-dr. Fastback Coupe
2 passenger
$42522945 lb8,304
08006764 tan vet
2-dr. Convertible
2 passenger
$40372960 lb13,925

ENGINE

FeatureStandard EngineOptional Engine (RPO L75)Optional Engine (RPO L76)Optional Engine (RPO L84)
TypeV-8, Overhead valve
BlockCast iron block
Displacement327 cid
Bore & Stroke4.00 x 3.25
Compression ratio10.50:111.0:1
Brake horsepower250 @ 4400 rpm300@5000 rpm365@6200375@6200 rpm
Torque350 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm360 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm350 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm350 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Main bearingfive
Valve liftershydraulicMechanical valve lifters & High-lift camshaft
CarburetorCarter four-barrel Type WCFB Model 3501SCarter aluminum Type AFB four-barrelHolley four-barrel Model 4150Ram-Jet Fuel Injection

TRANSMISSION

Standard Manual Transmission Optional Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission
Close-ratio three-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter Close-ratio four-speed manual all-synchromesh transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter Two-speed Powerglide transmission (optional)

CHASSIS

FeatureConvertibleCoupe
Wheelbase98 inches (2.489 m)98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length175.2 inches (4.450 m)175.3 inches (4.453 m)
Overall width69.6 inches (1.768 m)69.6 inches (1.768 m)
Overall height 49.8 inches (1.265 m)
Front tread56.8 inches (1.443 m)56.8 inches (1.443 m)
Rear tread57.6 inches (1.463 m)57.6 inches (1.463 m)
FrameFull-length ladder type with five cross members and separate body
Ground Clearance5 inches (12.7 cm)5 inches (12.7 cm)
Front suspensionIndependent; upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar; tubular shocks
Rear suspensionIndependent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs; lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts; radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbers
SteeringSaginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 3.4 turns to lock
Rear axle typeHypoid semi-floating
BrakesHydraulic, duo-servo, self-adjusting with sintered iron linings and cast iron drums
Front Drum diameter11x2.75 inches
Rear Drum diameter11x2.0 inches
Total swept area134 square inches
Wheels15" 5-lug steel disc
Standard rear axle ratio3.70:1

OPTIONS

RPO 898Genuine leather seat trim$80
RPO 941Sebring Silver exterior paint$80.70
RPO A01Soft-Ray tinted glass, all windows$16.15
RPO A02Soft-Ray tinted glass windshield$10
RPO 431Electric power windows$50.20
RPO C07Auxiliary hardtop for convertible$236.75
RPO C48Heater and defroster deletion$100 credit
RPO C60Air conditioning$421.80
RPO G81Positraction rear axle, all ratios$43.05
RPO G91Special 3.08:1 "highway" ratio rear axle$2.20
RPO J50Power brakes$43.05
RPO J65Sintered metallic brakes$37.70
RPO L75327-cid 300-hp V-8$53.80
RPO L76327-cid 340-hp V-8$107.60
RPO L84327-cid 370-hp fuel-injected V-8$430.40
RPO M20Four-Speed manual transmission$188.30
RPO M35Powerglide automatic transmission$199.10
RPO N0336-gallon fuel tank for coupe only$202.30
RPO N11Off-road exhaust system $37.70
RPO N40Power steering$75.35
RPO P48Special cast aluminum knock-off wheels$322.80
RPO P91Nylon tires, 6.70 x 15 black sidewall$15.70
RPO P92Rayon tires, 6.70 x 15 white sidewall$31.55
RPO T86Back-up lamps$10.80
RPO U69AM-FM radio$174.35

HISTORICAL NOTES


  • Only 3.2 percent of 1964 Corvettes were sold with the standard three-speed manual transmission.
  • Most, 85.7 percent, were equipped with a four-speed manual transmission.
  • An L84-powered 1964 Corvette could go from 0-to-60 mph in 6.3 seconds and from 0-to-100 mph in 14.7 seconds.
  • It had a top speed of 138 mph.

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