Refinement was the watchword for Zora Arkus-Duntov and his Corvette engineers for 1964. Most obvious was the elimination of the coupe’s daring two-piece split window rear treatment, plus a myriad of less obvious improvements including cleaner styling cues and better interior comfort. The top solid-lifter 327 CI V-8 engines received a power bump with a new higher-lift, longer-duration camshaft, with the top optional RPO L84 mill uprated by 15 HP to 375 HP. Sales rose to a new record for the Corvette’s sophomore 1964 model year to 22,229 in total, comprising 8,304 coupes and 13,925 convertibles. This fuel-injected 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe marks the height of Corvette high-performance development to that time, and it’s powered by its original, matching-numbers, fuel-injected 327/375 HP V-8 engine, with the engine stamp affirmed by CCAS. Produced on December 14, 1963, it was delivered to Bob Brown Chevrolet in Des Moines, Iowa (Dealer Code 93 in Zone 18), per the official NCRS/GM shipping data report on file. Offered with 47,244 actual miles, this high-specification 1964 Corvette benefits from a body-off restoration and sports the rare factory color combination of Silver Blue with a white and dark blue interior. The factory-original body/trim tag remains affixed. Other highlights include the original, matching-numbers M20 4-speed manual transmission and 3.70 Positraction rear end. Features and options include an aluminized exhaust system, an AM/FM radio, Kelsey-Hayes knock-off wheels, tinted glass and 6.70x15 white-stripe tires. Most all factory-correct-type components are present including the spare, jack, jack tools, knock-off wheel hammer, shocks, seat belts, washer system, shifter, shielding, air cleaner, alternator, distributor, idler pulley, spark plug shields, hoses, hose clamps, window glass and rocker covers. Other specific components include the Rochester fuel-injection unit, fuel-injection fuel filter, starter, 6-quart oil pan, finned balancer, exhaust heat shields, expansion tank, radiator, gas door assembly, bowtie mirror and T3 headlights. Predictably, this Corvette has earned the coveted NCRS Top Flight award with a 97.6% judging score. Documents include the CCAS engine stamp affirmation, owner’s manual packet, an NCRS certificate, judging sheets and a three-ring binder. Benefiting from attentive collector care, this highly optioned 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Fuel-Injected Coupe was previously part of the noted Carlson Collection for 18 years.
