Corvette Model Gallery

1964 Coupe

If buying a coupe the first change you would notice was the removal of the controversial split window bar then you’d notice that the C pillar vents that had been non functional depressions the first year had now become a pair of functional louvers on each side of the roof. On all cars the plastic grills on the hood were gone although the shallow depressions would remain for one more year. The chrome rocker panels would also change slightly for ‘64 by having fewer ridges. While all C2's looked quite similar two features changed each year. One was the style of the stock hubcaps and surprisingly the second feature was the outer gas cap cover. In 1963 it was large crossed flags on a white field and for this year it carried smaller flags on a white field surrounded by concentric grey rings. The interior changes were minor and for the modeler painting the centers of each instrument face black instead of silver is all that will be necessary. And for the first time the most popular color was Riverside Red accounting for nearly 25% of all Corvettes built.

The model

This 1964 coupe was built by Robert Wheeler from MPC's # 6924 kit in 1/25 scale.. Robert did not list it in his notes, but the coupe is sporting the FI emblem.

Here are some of Rob's comments on the model:

Paint:

• Tan Metallic (Plasti-Kote GM touch up paint), Saddle interior (custom mixed).

Work Done: 

• Engine detailed.

• Interior detailed.

• Chassis detailed.

• Antenna added.

Problems:

• Problems typical of any kit this old.

Comments:

• The color was supposed to match the factory color Saddle Tan metallic, but later research showed the color I used to be too dark.

If you have any questions or comments for Robert, you can email him at  r.wheeler@sk.sympatico.ca

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