Chassis no. 40867S117668

327-cid, 250-hp OHV V-8 engine, four-speed manual transmission, coil spring independent front suspension, independent rear suspension with transverse leaf spring, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 98.0-inches

The second-generation Corvette for 1963 revealed a dramatic change in direction for American’s sports car. Named “Sting Ray” from its shape, it was the work of GM styling vice-president Bill Mitchell. Taking the uplifted “duck tail” of the 1962 Corvette, he sketched a lovely fastback coupe, Corvette’s first, accented by a split rear window. Hidden headlamps were located in the leading edge of the nose. The convertible retained a more conventional profile, but incorporated all the other Sting Ray features.

Aside from the engine it was a clean-sheet-of-paper design, featuring independent rear suspension, the brainchild of engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov. A chassis-mounted differential drove half-shafts, their hubs suspended with a transverse leaf spring. Front suspension continued the unequal length control arms of earlier Corvettes, keeping the recirculating ball steering gear. New options included air conditioning, power brakes and leather upholstery.

Mostly original, but for a repaint in white, this 1964 Corvette has a black convertible top, all in excellent condition. The interior is red vinyl, all very nice. The engine compartment is properly detailed and the undercarriage is in excellent, tidy overall condition.

Equipped with windshield washers and a clock, it has a modern JVC AM/FM/cassette stereo subtly installed in the original dashboard location. An original Owner’s Guide is included with the car.