coffee70

Hello all need your help here I have found a 64 convertible unrestored at a dealer for what seems to a price a bit to good to be true. I been burned before on a 69 so I am very cautious of dealers what they say they have and what they are posting. they have the car listed for 35,900 that's what sparked my intrest and whats wrong with it all in the same thought its a 327 4 speed numbers matching with only surface rust from what I can see in the pics on the underside paint is in good shape as is the rest of the car so why so cheep? forgot it's also low mileage 55,007 they are calling a true survivor just make me wonder I think OD has probably rolled over they are not some small dealer so not sure what the deal is I know the 327's are not the big ticket cars but they usually get more than that right?

leif.anderson93

It's going to be pretty hard to give you an educated number without pictures and more information. The '64 (for whatever reason) has always been the least expensive of the mid year (C2) Corvettes. And, by the way, the 327 was the "big ticket" in '64...in fact, it was the only ticket

Geralds57

It sounds like a good deal but I assume you've only seen pictures? Unless there is something majorly wrong, like vin or trim tags or frame damage, it might be a great buy.

ifitgoesfast

1964 and 1966 coupes with base motors have the lowest valuations, with SHP engines being exceptional in values, so depends on the '64 coupe's options and condition, as well as color, with Daytona Blue being highly sought.

Duck916

If you can provide photos or a link, the folks here can give you lots of information. They can also help with questions to ask.

I have a '64 and what you describe sounds like a good deal. But I'd want to see more, especially that rust, some interior photos, and some engine photos.

Frankie the Fink

You'll find out why when you have the car inspected or perhaps when you post pictures here.... Any matching numbers, 4-speed, C2 for less than $40K, said to be in decent shape, sounds too good to be true...

ChattanoogaJSB

Efficient market theory would say if the price is "too good to be true" but IS true it would be sold in hours or a day. How long has it been for sale? If the price is reasonable it won't last too long but it won't be as likely to be gone immediately.

that little nugget of wisdom aside, I agree that most cars with no material rust, decent mechanicals and better cosmetics are an easy "yes" at that price.

love to see photos.

coffee70

Sorry I always forget pictures so here are some now.

Frankie the Fink

Wow - its hard to see much with that dark Daytona Blue. Car looks like its leaning to the passenger side in the third pic. Other than that there isn't much to pick out with this level of detail. Major issue is rust, not just the frame but the birdcage (if you know what that is), next is the frame. If those things check out, the car is prob worth a look...

corvetteed

From the pix and the description, that price is a good one, assuming the engine & underside is okay. I'd go for it.

coffee70

Here are the underside

tuxnharley

Looks ike a lot of rust on the front suspension upper A arms. That would make me want to do a very thorough inspection of the undercarriage/frame and the bird cage.

PS - just saw second set of pics - yikes! Would want inspection even more now! How are the frame rail kick ups in front of the rear wheels? How is the steel body structure "birdcage"? Be very careful with this one!

Frankie the Fink

That's a bit more than surface rust but if all is well underneath that scale it the rust can be dealt with..

coffee70

Thank you, and yes Had a 69 convertible for a short time it was a bit of a nightmare so that's why treading lightly here. I have always loved the C2 but just couldn't find one at the right price and shape for me.

mikelj

Looks like a driver quality car with a base motor that shows it's age everywhere but the interior, which looks OK, with lots of originality. The price seems fair for what I see here, unless the frame and birdcage are about to fall apart.

coffee70

here's my old 69.

coffee70

this may or may not work

vettebuyer6369

For the record, i don't believe "dealers" misrepresent cars more (or less) than private sellers. Lots of cars for sale are not as described.

Every car you consider buying should be skeptically inspected thoroughly and valued appropriately, regardless of who's selling it.

tuxnharley

From those pics I think we know why the price is what it is......

Kerrmudgeon

With rust evident on the frame like that I'd have to personally poke around with an awl to check for holes, especially at the kicks behind the doors, the rear cross member, and the pads that the rear end hanger beam sits on. And of course the birdcage inspection. You HAVE to do it yourself or hire an expert to inspect it who has a lot of knowledge with those cars.
good luck