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1964 Corvette Triple Crown Winner on 2040-cars

Year:1964 Mileage:25988
Location:

Caruthersville, Missouri, United States

Caruthersville, Missouri, United States
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Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:327
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 40837S108246
Year: 1964
Drive Type: Automatic/Overdive
Make: Chevrolet
Mileage: 25,988
Model: Corvette
Trim: Coupe
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows

64 Corvette Coupe (Triple Crown Winner)

Out of my private collection, is this one of a kind mid year Corvette, in the stunning color combination of Silver/Red!! A recent Triple Crown Winner (2007)! 

The car was originally purchased at Hicks Chevrolet in Washington D.C. by a female school teacher who kept it until 1997 when it was sold to a local resident in the D.C. area.  In 2005, the second owner sent it to Rob English, at Restoration Connections in New Jersey, to undergo a 3 year 'frame off' restoration with the purpose of winning the coveted Triple Crown awards. The restoration was completed just in time to be judged at Bloomington Gold in 2008. I happened to be at that event and noticed this car. I tried to purchase it. However, the owner wanted to finish the Triple Crown quest first. And he wanted $110,000.00 for it! I got his number and decided to call him a couple years later after the economic downturn to see if he would sell it. He informed that we won the Triple Crown, and had only put 8 miles on the car since the restoration was complete.  He decided he would sell it since he could not win any more awards. He had over 100k in the car, but sold it to me for current market value at the time in 2010. 

During the purchase negotiations, I learned that the car was all original including the drivetrain, and had just under 25,000 documented original miles. There is extensive paperwork that comes with the car, including the original sales contract with financing information, original title, numerous documents form the original owner showing incremental miles accumulation over the years when service work was done and when the car was registered over the years. I have restoration receipts and many photos of the restoration process.

After enjoying the car for a year or so, I contemplated taking it to Newman Car Creations in California to have a chassis built with modern technology in the frame, suspension, and drivetrain. You may wonder why I would consider doing that to an original Triple Crown winning Corvette! Well it's pretty simple. The car was an original powerglide automatic. I like automatic cars because I hate shifting gears! However, I know they are not good for resale. And the powerglide is just not fun to drive! Combine that with the fact that it's a 64 (the least desired of the mid-years) I felt like it was justified to add some modern technology, as it would be a blast to drive and likely make it more desirable if I decided to sell it later. I have seen many cars recently that have modern technology improvements sell for much more than originals.  

After extensive consideration, I compromised and made some modifications to it by keeping the original 300 hp drivetrain and chassis. I added MSD bolt on throttle body fuel injection, with matching MSD electronic ignition that mates with it. I had to change the original cast iron intake to a 64 340 hp aluminum intake that had been completely restored. The MSD bolts right on as it's a Holley flange. And the original style chrome breather fits right on and conceals the fuel injection. I also added a 700 R4 overdrive transmission from Bowtie Overdrives in California. They specialize in overdrive conversions for classic cars. The original shifter was kept so the car appears factory. I added an electric fan that bolts on to the original aluminum radiator to keep the car cool when stopped or slow speeds. Sold by the company that makes the radiators, it fits within the shroud and is not noticeable. Since an electric pump is needed to supply the fuel for the injection system, I had a custom built stainless fuel tank installed with baffles and a built in submerged electric pump. The most trouble free system you can have. Comparable to modern cars. I also used stainless steel fuel lines. To make the ride better, I bought a new set of Michelin Diamondback redline tires and installed them on a new set of bolt on aluminum "knock of style" wheels from Corvette America. the latest design. All of the work was done by a local GM mechanic with over 30 years experience. 

The end result of the modifications I made, is a stunning silver/red coupe that looks completely original. However, it drives nothing like an original with the fuel injection and overdrive! You can reach in, hit the key and the car starts instantly. Just like a new one of today. No pumping the gas pedal 20 times trying to get it to fire and then waiting 10 minutes for it to warm up. This is a factory air car and the original system works great! It has power windows, original power brakes, and power steering as well. You can literally drive this car anywhere trouble free! The fuel injection system and ignition is computer controlled with a handheld monitor that plugs into the module located under the fender by the battery where it can't be noticed. The idle can be set at the desired rpm's. The car will maintain that idle speed when it's placed in gear and when the a/c is turned on! And the electric fan can be set to turn on and off at the desired temps. With the original carb it use to drop as much as 400 rpm's when the air was turned on and you put it in drive. You can also adjust the timing and timing advance to your desired setting. You can actually make the adjustments while driving down the road to get it perfectly tuned! And the fuel injection is incredible!! Instant response and very smooth. Less fumes and cleaner burning. No dying when you stop at a stop sign or coughing when you enter an intersection!

All of the modifications I made were bolt on parts and can be returned to original at any time. All of the original parts will go with the car. I have the original wheels, new set of whitewall bias ply tires, with beautifully restored original wheels covers I just spent $700.00 on. Buyer will get choice of the originals wheels and covers, or the bolt on's pictured. Both can be bought for a negotiated price. I assume the buyer would want the originals. 

This car is perfect for the person that wants a stunning mid year Corvette that can actually be driven and enjoyed with modern technology and the look of an original classic! Without fear of a breakdown!! I have a ton of money in this car and will not sell it unless I get a reasonable price for it. Please call Bill at 573-724-0313 with any questions you may have. I reserve the right to end the auction early as it's for sale locally and request a 1,000.00 deposit within 48 hours of auction end to secure the purchase. Thanks for your interest.   

  

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