327ci OHV V8 engine
Single 4-barrel carburetor
365 hp at 6.200 rpm
4-speed manual transmission
Independent suspension on 4 wheels
4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes

*Beautiful example in excellent Riverside Red over black
Desired 'mid-year' C2 Corvette in Roadster form
*Equipped with Teak steering wheel and 4-speed manual transmission
*One of the most iconic Corvette models ever produced

The C2 'MID-YEAR' CORVETTE

The second-generation Corvette, or C2, was introduced in 1963 under the charismatic name 'Sting Ray', so named for its aerodynamic, sweeping yet menacing profile. The new Corvette Sting Ray, which debuted in 1962, with streamlined lines derived from Mitchell's racer and refined by Shinoda, was a serious sports car that rode on a shorter wheelbase than before with independent rear suspension developed under Zora Arkus-Duntov.

This was the first Corvette to be developed using cutting-edge wind tunnel technology. The Sting Ray featured nearly twice the steel support used in the previous, first-generation model, but to compensate for the extra weight, the fiberglass panels were reduced in thickness, effectively resulting in a lighter yet stiffer structure than its predecessor. As if to underscore the new Sting Ray's racing heritage, the dashboard featured oversized speedometer and tachometer dials, while traction was increased through improved weight distribution, lighter steering, and enhanced agility.

Further upgrades were orchestrated in 1964, both structural and cosmetic. Most notably, the split rear window was replaced by a single glass enclosure, and the two simulated air intakes on the hood were removed. The wheel covers were simplified, and the badge was redesigned with the now-iconic concentric circles with crossed flags. The suspension was improved, and most significantly, the fuel-injected engine was upgraded to produce 15 more horsepower, capable of 375 in total.

The C2 Sting Ray was so popular that it remained in production for five years, until it was revamped in 1968 with the introduction of the third-generation C3, which maintained dominance in the sports car arena for another nine years, until 1976. Although the Sting Ray designation was dropped in 1977 in an attempt to revitalize the Corvette brand, Chevrolet reintroduced the powerful Sting Ray title in 2014 with the launch of the seventh-generation Corvette, the C7 – a nostalgic nod to Corvette supremacy in the 1960s and 1970s.

Of all the Corvettes, the 1964 Sting Ray was a resounding success with both the auto media and the motoring public, selling over 22.000 units.

THE OFFERED MOTOR CAR

This striking C2 Sting Ray Corvette was produced in February 1964 at the GM Corvette factory in St. Louis. According to the plaque under the dashboard, the new Roadster was finished in Satin Silver, over a black vinyl interior. Offered today by California ownership, the powerful Corvette sports black and yellow California plates, and is finished in a color closely resembling 'Riverside Red', a period Corvette C2 color option. Aluminum knock-off wheels are fitted, shod with a fresh set of Radial T/A tires. The off-road exhaust exits through the rear valance, as is standard for the model.

A teak steering wheel is mounted in the Roadster's cockpit, and power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The installed engine bears the label '365 HP' on the valve covers and offers plenty of power to propel the Corvette Roadster at high speeds down the highway. Indeed, a beautiful second-generation Corvette Roadster; this would be a lovely car for weekend drives or local car and coffee events.