Corvette Model Gallery

1964

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 the 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 gray 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

Joe built this '64 to replicate his third Corvette, bought in the early 80's.

The kit is a 1964 AMT annual, bought from eBay. Silver Blue with Dark Blue vinyl interior.

Joe's rendition of the 365 hp motor with A/C

Comments:

Joe: " Originally thought to be rare, this combination was really quite common. There's a picture of my engine in Noland Adam's second restoration book"

If you would like to contact Joe on this model his e-mail address is: jag@p3.net

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