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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.

    
  Options  

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

    
  ID Numbers  

VIN Tag Information
40837S100001 - 40837S122229 (coupe)
40867S100001 - 40867S122229 (convertible)
 
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
 
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)
 
Block ID Numbers
3782870: All Engines
 
Head ID Numbers
3782461: 327ci, 300hp, 365hp, 375hp
3795896: 327ci, 250hp
 
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
 
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)
 
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)

    
  Colors  

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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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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