1964 CORVETTE

INDEX
CHASSIS
ENGINE
HISTORY
ID
LITERATURE
OPTIONS
PHOTOS
1965

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
4 & 5	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	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

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

HISTORICAL NOTES

1964 Corvette 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.

1964 CORVETTE PHOTOS

1964 Corvette