Turned fifty: ’64 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
They say 50 is the new 30. We would like to believe that. However this Stingray looks darn good for being 50 years old this year. It is a nicely equipped example with a 327cid, 4-speed, metallic brakes, posi-traction and a few luxury touches. Well, if you call power windows and an AM/FM luxury items. The exterior color is called Satin Silver and it is one of the better colors for an early Stingray. The white wall tires don’t seem out-of-place here although we would prefer something in basic black. 
The drivetrain is original and recently rebuilt. The current owner is the 3rd and it has been in possession for 16 years. We like hearing that. It has many original parts that typically get lost through the years. The signed Owner’s Manual by Zora Duntov and designer Larry Shinoda is a nice touch. The asking price is $59,900. That’s less than the price of a new one. Click here for the listing.
The 64 is the most under-rated mid year and to me it is one of the nicest and most unique of that era and here’s why. First, the scoops on the lower front quarter panels are simply gorgeous, they flow with the design of the car and adds a European feel to the car. In 65 the scoops go straight up and down and just chop the front-end right off the car. Okay, they look more hot roddy, that’s cool if you like that, but I will take the more refined look any day of the week.
Second, the hood scopes are really cool compared to the flat hoods that followed through 67.
Third, the Interior appointments are just so unique. First, the seats are cool smaller “real” Sports Car Seats… they are not big boxy plastic clunkers like 65 up. The gauges are simply gorgeous with their “cone” shaped design, with 90 degree angled needles… please.. to go from that to FLAT the next year. And also the gorgeous flat door panels. The whole interior looks just classic 50’s early 60’s sports car, rather than a modern looking interior.
Visually, the 63 and 64 Corvettes are beautiful. Who really cares about disc brakes, and if you really really need them they are simple to convert.
64 Corvettes are a bargain and there will be a time when people figure out it is really a great buy and visually a great looking car. If you like a more European flair, like a Ferrari, Masserati or Jag then the 63 and 64 Corvettes just may be the right Corvette for you. To me, the 64 is the ultimate “gentleman’s” Corvette. Class all the way. (Okay gear heads, take a swing, we’re all entitled to our opinions).