jimgessner

Southern California born and raised. History to original owner. One lacquer repaint. 100% oiginal driveline. Just completed a 3500 mile tour. 64000 original miles.
JUST SOLD 10-18-05
$44500. email for pictures and details or call 909-794-7905



1964 CORVETTE VIN# 40837 S 106354 (BUILD DATE; December 4, l963)
243 COUPES AND 138 CONVERTIBLES MADE WITH 365HP AND AC IN 64.
227 COUPES AND 133 CONVERTIBLES MADE WITH 365HP AND AC IN 65.
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470 COUPES AND 271 CONVERTIBLES TOTAL OVER TWO YEARS
40 YEARS LATER, HOW MANY ARE LEFT???????????

Engine Code – RR F ll 22 (November 22)
Block Casting – 33782870
Casting Date – K 19 3 (November 19, 1963)
Intake Manifold – 3844461
Carburetor *– Holley 38449804, List 2818, Date Code – 3A3 (3rd week November, llth /15th)
Heads – 378246l (Dated: K 8 3, Nov. 8, 1963, and K 18 3, November 18, 1963)
Exhaust Manifold – Left- 3846563, Right – 3797942
Alternator – 1100665 – 55Amp
Starter – 1107320
Radiator – 3155316
Supply Tank – 3155416
Air Condition Compressor – 5910490
Rear Compressor Case – 6555302
Exchanger – 64-5
Transmission – (Serial #106354)
Rear Axle – CD 11 29 63, Ratio 3.70
Glass – Windshield, Rear Window, Door Glass YC (October 1963)
Vent glass – IC (June 1963)

ITEMS LISTED BELOW YET TO BE VERIFIED:
Distributor – 1111062
Coil - 1115091
Voltage Regulator - 1119515
Water Pump - 3738483

*Correct dated carburetor not mounted on car, this would need rebuilding. Carb on car is 2818-l, service replacement.

batmann

Nice car Jim. Thanks for the pics. TTT for ya.

If I only had the $$ and the room...It sure would make a nice stable mate.

jimgessner

The owner has found another car and called me today and is motivated. This is a great car for a serious Corvette collector that wants a rare "real deal"

early shark

Jim:

I know of another '64 coupe, 365hp, A/c & Pw, car is in Modesto and price is 65K.

jimgessner

COMPLETE AIR CONDITION PRODUCTION 1963 THRU 1967 CORVETTES :
Courtsey Noland Adams : Complete Restoration & Technical Guide Vol0 2 Vol 2


--------- 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967
Conv. 250hp, manual trans ? 28 51
Conv. 250hp, auto trans---- ? 48 51
Conv.300hp, manual trans 52 228 262 300 247

Conv. 300hp, auto trans ? 138 210 364 335

Conv. 350hp, manual trans 165 372 336

Conv. 365hp, manual trans 138 133

Conv. 390hp, manual trans 298

Conv. 390hp, auto trans 342 138

Conv. 400hp, manual trans 199

Conv. 400hp, auto trans ?



TOTAL PRODUCTION 278 1988 2423 3520 3788
ALL 5 YEARS 11997


I put this list together just this past week. I BELIEVE AIR CONDITIONED CORVETTES BUILT FROM 1963 THRU 1967 ARE VERY RARE AND VERY COLLECTIBLE. ESPECIALLY 365HP SOLID LIFTER ENGINE EXAMPLES. Now add power brakes, power windows, four speed or rare powerglide, tele, teak, ........K-19 Smog control.........K66 Transistor ignition,.........and color to the equation and I think you will see how rare these cars are.

jimgessner

Air Conditioned cars are rare, ....PERIOD. The followiing chart shows how rare they are indeed. Noland gave us this info in 1987 when he printed his great "Restoration & Technical Guide" books.

Now if you add power windows.......teak wheel..tele......speedminder dash......'real' knockoffs / boltons........K19 Smog pump........
K-66 Transistor ignition.......and then color to the equation, you can understand how rare these cars are.........Especially the solid lifter high performance engine cars with AC that today are still alive 42 plus years later.




COMPLETE AIR CONDITION PRODUCTION 1963 THRU 1967 CORVETTES :
Courtsey Noland Adams : Complete Restoration & Technical Guide Vol0 2 Vol 2

YEARS PRODUCED...........1963........1964..... ..1965......1966.......1967

Conv. 250hp, manual trans.. ?........... 28..........51
Conv. 250hp, auto trans..... ?........... 48...........51
Conv.300hp, manual trans... 50......... 228....... 262....... 300....... 247
Conv. 300hp, auto trans..... ?........... 138....... 210....... 364....... 335
Conv. 350hp, manual trans............................ 165....... 372....... 336
Conv. 365hp, manual trans............... 138........133.........................
Conv. 390hp, manual trans................................... ......342* 298
Conv. 390hp, auto trans................................... ......................138
Conv. 400hp, manual trans................................... ...................199
Conv. 400hp, auto trans................................... .......................?

Coupe. 250hp, manual trans. ?......... 68..........72.......................... .
Coupe. 250hp,auto trans..... ?........... 121....... 83...................... .....
Coupe. 300hp, manual Trans...228**...470.......394....... 304............
Coupe. 300hp, auto trans.... ?........... 463....... 438....... 714....... 486
Coupe. 350hp, manual trans...........................337..... .. 492........444
Coupe. 365hp, manualtrans..............243........227. ........................
Coupe. 390hp, manual trans ........................................ ..........533*
Coupe. 390hp, auto trans................................... ....................229
Coupe. 400hp, manual trans................................... .................325
Coupe. 400hp, auto trans................................... ....................?

TOTAL PRODUCTION.............278...... 1988...... 2423...... 3520...... 3788
ALL 5 YEARS............11997

* represents total 1966 air condition production for 427/390hp L36 engines. There are no records for manual or auto trans. Since Nolands book, other records indicate that only 20 M35 powerglide 66 Corvettes were made with air conditioning.

** represents 1963 production at 278. It has been stated that 50 convertibles were made with air conditioning and 228 coupes. There are no records as to wheather they were 250hp or 300hp engines. 'TWO' Split window coupes were made with 36 gallon N0-3 gas tanks and air conditioning. One a red /red powerglide, and the other a silver black 4 speed. Both have 300hp engines and still are in collectors hands.

Comp Cam 1

Hey Jim how about posting some pictures? Wow that's not far from my vin. Thanks. sixty4. Oh and how much off asking price is he willing to go? Full docs etc etc.

Bud2

Hey Jim,

I was courious about the figures you quoted. It's frustrating when you put the work in and the bloody computer won't co-operate! I was trying to work out the columns and couldn't get them to add up. Could you repost and add (?) or (0) instead of just blanks? At least I would appreciate it. Thanks

Bud

jimgessner

email me Bud at v.vettefinderjim@verizon.net and I will send you the microsoft excell program I set this thing on.

jimgessner

some day i will become a computer expert.

jimgessner

I got photos posted on my web site www.vettefinderjim.com

THANKS FOR LOOKING. PRICED AT $46750

Bud2

I like the site. I've bookmarked it for future reference. Good Job!

Bud

Falcon05Dad

Jim,

Thanks for providing the production numbers. I knew our '64 Ermine White/Tan Leather 365hp 4-spd Coupe with A/C and PW was probably in a minority population, but I didn't realize it was one of 243. Someday when I turn the keys over to my son, I'll make sure he knows that fact.

Your car is very nice looking. Good luck with the sale.

Greg

jimgessner

$44500 Will Put The Title In Your Hand !!!!!!!!!

jimgessner

THIS CAR IS THE BEST VALUE OF ANY MID YEAR ON THE MARKET. IF YOU SAW IT, YOU WOULD BUY IT.

bumperkar kid

hi jim,
i'm far from an expert, but i was wondering if the corvette was built in dec./63 why is a july tag on the license plate ? did it sit unsold at the dealer for 6+ months ? and also, the letter "O" on the plate should be in the 65 era car, shouldn't it ? just wondering ??

jimgessner

When 2nd owner, Bill Headley bought the car in July 1984, DMV issued a new one year title from July 84 to July 85. Each year it changed in July, the new anniversary date.

I have a 64 Chevelle 2 door wagon that was originally owned by Mickey Thompson. The original black plates on this car are "OOC964" The car was built in Los Angeles on 11E (November, 5th week) and sold at Jack Wall Chevrolet on April, 4, 1964 to M. Thompson Enterprises, Bradbury, CA.

Trust me , the black yellow plates on the Corvette are the originals.

jimgessner

SOLD....SOLD.........SOLDthumbs:

Dad's 59

Hi, Jim I know it has been awhile but was reading your post I currently own a orig 1964 black on black 365/air leather pw coupe and I love it you must miss yours.Mjne is mint condition and have seen one real one in my life other than mine. thank you have happy holidays!

BlackbirdZ07

Holy resurrected threads Batman!!