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1964 Corvette Production Facts
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1964 Corvette Production:
22,229 with 13,925 convertible, 8,304 coupes
Base Price:
$4,037 (coupe), $4,252 (convertible)
Base Styles:
Sport Coupe, Convertible
Base Engine:
327 cubic inches, 250 horsepower
Engine Options:
327/250, L75 327/300, L76 327/365, L84 327/375 (fuel injection)
1964 Corvette Color Choices:
Riverside Red, Tuxedo Black, Ermine White, Saddle Tan, Silver Blue, Daytona Blue, Satin Silver
Serial Numbers:
Convertible 40867S100001 - 40867S122229
Coupe 40837S100001 - 40837S122229
Other This would be the last year for drum brakes all around. It would also be the last year where Corvettes exclusivly had a small block. The 396 cubic inch engine would come next year and the 427 cubic inch engine the following.
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| RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
| 898 |
Genuine Leather Seats |
$80.70 |
1,334 |
| A01 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows |
$16.15 |
6,031 |
| A02 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield Only |
$10.80 |
6,387 |
| A31 |
Power Windows |
$59.20 |
3,706 |
| C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop (Convert.) |
$236.75 |
7,023 |
| C48 |
Heater/Defroster Delete |
-$100.00 |
60 |
| C60 |
Air Conditioning |
$421.80 |
1,988 |
| F40 |
Special Front/Rear Suspension |
$37.70 |
82 |
| G81 |
Positraction Rear Axle |
$43.05 |
18,279 |
| G91 |
Special Highway Axle Ratio (3.08:1) |
$2.20 |
2,310 |
| J50 |
Power Brakes |
$43.05 |
2,270 |
| J56 |
Heavy Duty Brake Equipment |
$629.50 |
29 |
| J65 |
Sintered Metallic Brakes |
$53.80 |
4,780 |
| K66 |
Transistor Ignition System |
$75.35 |
552 |
| L75 |
327ci, 300hp Engine |
$53.80 |
10,471 |
| L76 |
327ci 365hp Engine |
$107.60 |
7,171 |
| L84 |
327ci, 375hp Engine - Fuel Injection |
$538.00 |
1,325 |
| M20 |
4-speed Manual Transmission |
$188.30 |
19,034 |
| M35 |
Powerglide Automatic Transmission |
$199.10 |
2,480 |
| N03 |
36.5-Gallon Fuel Tank (Coupe) |
$202.30 |
38 |
| N11 |
Offroad Exhaust System |
$37.70 |
1,953 |
| N40 |
Power Steering |
$75.35 |
3,126 |
| P48 |
15 Aluminum Knock-Off Wheels |
$322.80 |
806 |
| P91 |
Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 nylon cord |
$15.70 |
372 |
| P92 |
Blackwall Tires, 6.70x15 rayon cord |
$31.85 |
19,997 |
| T86 |
Backup Lamps |
$10.80 |
11,085 |
| U69 |
AM/FM Radio |
$176.50 |
20,934 |
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| VIN Tag Information |
| 40837S100001 - 40837S122229 (coupe) |
| 40867S100001 - 40867S122229 (convertible) |
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| Digit |
Definition |
| 1st |
Model year: 4 = 1964 |
| 2nd / 3rd |
Series: 08 = Corvette |
| 4th/5th |
Body Style: 37 = coupe, 67 = convertible |
| 6th |
Assembly Plant: S = St. Louis, MO. |
| Last 6 digits |
Production Number starting with 100001 - 122229 |
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| Engine Suffix ID Numbers |
| RC: |
327ci, 250hp, (manual transmission) |
| RD: |
327ci, 300hp, (manual transmission) |
| RE: |
327ci, 365hp (manual transmission) |
| RF: |
327ci, 375hp (manual transmission) |
| RP: |
327ci, 250hp, (manual transmission) |
| RQ: |
327ci, 300hp, (manual transmission) |
| RR: |
327ci, 365hp (manual transmission) |
| RT: |
327ci, 365hp (manual transmission, transistor ignition) |
| RU: |
327ci, 365hp (air conditioning, manual transmission, transistor ignition) |
| RX: |
327ci, 375hp, (manual transmission, transistor ignition) |
| SC: |
327ci, 250hp (automatic transmission) |
| SD: |
327ci, 300hp, (automatic transmission) |
| SK: |
327ci, 250hp (air conditioning, automatic transmission) |
| SL: |
327ci, 300hp, (air conditioning, automatic transmission) |
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| Block ID Numbers |
| 3782870: |
All Engines |
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| Head ID Numbers |
| 3782461: |
327ci, 300hp, 365hp, 375hp |
| 3795896: |
327ci, 250hp |
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| Carburetor ID Numbers |
| Carter 3696S #3846246: |
327ci, 300hp (automatic transmission) |
| Carter 3697S #3846247: |
327ci, 300hp, 340hp (manual transmission) |
| Carter 3720S/SA/SB #3851762: |
327ci, 250hp (automatic transmission) |
| Carter 3721S/SA/SB #3851761: |
327ci, 250hp (manual transmission) |
| Holley R2818A #3849804: |
327ci, 365hp |
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| Alternator ID Numbers |
| 1100628: |
327ci (early production, limited use) |
| 1100665: |
327ci (air conditioning) |
| 1100668: |
327ci |
| 1100669: |
327ci, 365hp, 375hp (transistor ignition) |
| 1100684: |
327ci, 365hp (air conditioning, transistor ignition) |
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| Distributor ID Numbers |
| 1111024: |
327ci, 250hp, 300hp |
| 1111060: |
327ci, 365hp (transistor ignition) |
| 1111062: |
327ci, 365hp (early production) |
| 1111063: |
327ci, 375hp (early production) |
| 1111064: |
327ci, 375hp (transistor ignition) |
| 1111069: |
327ci, 365hp (late production) |
| 1111070: |
327ci, 375hp (late production) |
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| RPO |
Exterior |
Quantity |
Soft Top |
Interior |
| 900 |
Tuxedo Black |
1,897 |
Bk/W/Bg |
BK/Si/R/W |
| 912 |
Silver Blue |
3,121 |
Bk/W/Bg |
BK/B/R |
| 916 |
Daytona Blue |
3,424 |
Bk/W/Bg |
Bk/Si/W |
| 923 |
Riverside Red |
5,274 |
Bk/W/Bg |
BK/R/W |
| 932 |
Saddle Tan |
1,765 |
Bk/W/Bg |
S/W |
| 936 |
Ermine White |
3,909 |
Bk/W/Bg |
BK/B/Si/R/S/W |
| 940 |
Sebring Silver |
2,785 |
Bk/W/Bg |
BK/B/R/Si/W |
Abbreviations: AB=Almond Beige, B=Blue, Bk=Black, Bg=Beige, C=Charcoal, Db=Dark Blue, F=Fawn, S=Saddle, Si=Silver, W=White, R=Red, Bl=Blue, Tq=Turquoise
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Trivia
Only the drivers side vent on the 1964 Corvette is functional.
Base model price history:
- 1964 - $4,037
- 1974 - $6,001
- 1984 - $21,800
- 1994 - $36,185
- 2004 - $43,835
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