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.
V.I.N. 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
| Position | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1964 |
| 2 & 3 | 08 | body series: Corvette |
| 4 & 5 | 67 | convertible |
| 37 | coupe | |
| 6 | S | Assembled in St. Louis, MO |
| 7 to 12 | 100001 to 122229 | production sequence |
- Engine serial number
| 1 to 7 | 0001001 | sequential production number |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | F or T | Flint, MI or Tonawanda, NY |
| 9 to 10 | Carburetion and transmission |
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- 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
| Color | Coupes built in St. Louis | Coupes built A.O.Smith | Convertible in St. Louis | Convertible in A.O.Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | STD | STD | STD | STD |
| Red | 490AA | 490H | 490AB | 490G |
| Blue | 490BA | 490K | 490BB | 490J |
| Saddle | 490CA | 490M | 490CB | 490L |
| Silver & Black | 491AA | 491AE | 491AE | 491AA |
| Silver & Dark Blue | 491BA | 491N | 491BE | 491M |
| White & Black | 401CA | 491CB | 491CE | 491CA |
| White & Dark Blue | 491GA | 491S | 491GE | 491R |
| White & Red | 491DA | 491Q | 491DE | 491P |
| White & Saddle | 491HA | 491U | 491HE | 491T |
- Leather Upholstery Codes
| Color | Coupes built in St. Louis | Coupes built A.O.Smith | Convertible in St. Louis | Convertible in A.O.Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 898S | 898A | 898A | 898A |
| Red | 498EA | 898M | 898EA | 898L |
| Blue | 898JA | 898B | 898JA | 898N |
| Saddle | 898CA | 898H | 898CA | 898G |
| Silver & Black | 899AA | 899AE | 899AE | 899AA |
| Silver & Dark Blue | 899BA | 899N | 899BE | 899M |
| White & Black | 899CA | 899CB | 899CE | 899CA |
| White & Dark Blue | 899GA | 899S | 899GE | 899R |
| White & Red | 899DA | 899Q | 899DE | 899P |
| White & Saddle | 899HB | 899U | 899HE | 899T |
IDENTIFICATION
| Series No. | Body/Style No. | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0800 | 37 |
1964 Corvette 2-dr. Fastback Coupe 2 passenger |
$4252 | 2945 lb | 8,304 |
| 0800 | 67 |
1964 Corvette 2-dr. Convertible 2 passenger |
$4037 | 2960 lb | 13,925 |
ENGINE
| Feature | Standard Engine | Optional Engine (RPO L75) | Optional Engine (RPO L76) | Optional Engine (RPO L84) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | V-8, Overhead valve | |||
| Block | Cast iron block | |||
| Displacement | 327 cid | |||
| Bore & Stroke | 4.00 x 3.25 | |||
| Compression ratio | 10.50:1 | 11.0:1 | ||
| Brake horsepower | 250 @ 4400 rpm | 300 @ 5000 rpm | 365 @ 6200 rpm | 375 @ 6200 rpm |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm | 360 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 350 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 350 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Main bearing | five | |||
| Valve lifters | hydraulic | Mechanical valve lifters & High-lift camshaft | ||
| Carburetor | Carter four-barrel Type WCFB Model 3501S | Carter aluminum Type AFB four-barrel | Holley four-barrel Model 4150 | Ram-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
| Feature | Convertible | Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 98 inches (2.489 m) | 98 inches (2.489 m) |
| Overall length | 175.2 inches (4.450 m) | 175.3 inches (4.453 m) |
| Overall width | 69.6 inches (1.768 m) | 69.6 inches (1.768 m) |
| Overall height | 49.8 inches (1.265 m) | |
| Front tread | 56.8 inches (1.443 m) | 56.8 inches (1.443 m) |
| Rear tread | 57.6 inches (1.463 m) | 57.6 inches (1.463 m) |
| Frame | Full-length ladder type with five cross members and separate body | |
| Ground Clearance | 5 inches (12.7 cm) | 5 inches (12.7 cm) |
| Front suspension | Independent; upper and lower A-arms; unequal-length wishbones; coil springs; anti-roll bar; tubular shocks | |
| Rear suspension | Independent with fixed differential; nine leaf springs; lateral struts and universally-jointed axle shafts; radius arms and direct-acting shock absorbers | |
| Steering | Saginaw recirculating ball, 17:1 ratio, 3.4 turns to lock | |
| Rear axle type | Hypoid semi-floating | |
| Brakes | Hydraulic, duo-servo, self-adjusting with sintered iron linings and cast iron drums | |
| Front Drum diameter | 11x2.75 inches | |
| Rear Drum diameter | 11x2.0 inches | |
| Total swept area | 134 square inches | |
| Wheels | 15" 5-lug steel disc | |
| Standard rear axle ratio | 3.70:1 | |
OPTIONS
| RPO 898 | Genuine leather seat trim | $80 |
|---|---|---|
| RPO 941 | Sebring Silver exterior paint | $80.70 |
| RPO A01 | Soft-Ray tinted glass, all windows | $16.15 |
| RPO A02 | Soft-Ray tinted glass windshield | $10 |
| RPO 431 | Electric power windows | $50.20 |
| RPO C07 | Auxiliary hardtop for convertible | $236.75 |
| RPO C48 | Heater and defroster deletion | $100 credit |
| RPO C60 | Air conditioning | $421.80 |
| RPO G81 | Positraction rear axle, all ratios | $43.05 |
| RPO G91 | Special 3.08:1 "highway" ratio rear axle | $2.20 |
| RPO J50 | Power brakes | $43.05 |
| RPO J65 | Sintered metallic brakes | $37.70 |
| RPO L75 | 327-cid 300-hp V-8 | $53.80 |
| RPO L76 | 327-cid 340-hp V-8 | $107.60 |
| RPO L84 | 327-cid 370-hp fuel-injected V-8 | $430.40 |
| RPO M20 | Four-Speed manual transmission | $188.30 |
| RPO M35 | Powerglide automatic transmission | $199.10 |
| RPO N03 | 36-gallon fuel tank for coupe only | $202.30 |
| RPO N11 | Off-road exhaust system | $37.70 |
| RPO N40 | Power steering | $75.35 |
| RPO P48 | Special cast aluminum knock-off wheels | $322.80 |
| RPO P91 | Nylon tires, 6.70 x 15 black sidewall | $15.70 |
| RPO P92 | Rayon tires, 6.70 x 15 white sidewall | $31.55 |
| RPO T86 | Back-up lamps | $10.80 |
| RPO U69 | AM-FM radio | $174.35 |
