1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Description

A true custom, American classic, this 1964 Corvette is full of 1970s character. The list of cool period modifications on this car is numerous, highlighted by changes made to the body. The wheel openings have all been enlarged, radiused, and flared in the rear. The front headlight openings and seams have been filled and smoothed, the front bumpers deleted, and the tail panel has been reworked to include a ducktail spoiler. This 1964 Corvette is also fitted with a functional Stinger hood and red-painted removable hardtop. A factory soft top convertible frame is with the car that also requires new material. The look is complete with chrome aftermarket side pipes and Cragar SS wheels wrapped with Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires.

Highlights:

Unique period custom Corvette built in period

327 V-8

4-Speed Muncie transmission

Removable hardtop and soft-top frame

Numerous body modifications

Functional Stinger hood

Chrome aftermarket side-pipes

Cragar SS wheels

Front disc brakes

Edelbrock Victor Jr. aluminum intake

Holley carburetor and valve covers

Under the hood is a 1967 327 V-8 mated to a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter. The period engine speed parts include an Edelbrock Victor Jr. aluminum intake manifold topped with a Holley carburetor, Holley valve covers, and exhaust headers that exit the side pipes. The front brakes have been upgraded to later factory-style discs. The steering and brakes are manual, as expected from a custom Corvette of this era. Full of patina and character, this time-warp custom Corvette is a unique and interesting piece of the history of custom car culture.