Of all the American collector cars, one of the most stunning is the C2 Corvette. Our AutoHunter Spotlight is one of these cars: a restored 1964 Chevrolet Corvette L75 Convertible. It is powered by a rebuilt, numbers-matching 300-horsepower 327ci V8 mated to an upgraded, rebuilt close-ratio four-speed transmission. Finished in Riverside Red with a new white convertible top over a black vinyl interior, this C2 is offered by the selling dealer with service records and clear title.
The C2 Corvette was actually a combination of two different projects at GM: the Bill Mitchell-led Stingray race car and the Zora Duntov CERV 1 concept. To put it simply, the chassis came from Duntov and the styling from Mitchell. The combination of these two projects gave us what many people consider to be the greatest generation in the history of the Corvette.
The exterior of this Corvette looks to be in fine condition, with the Riverside Red paint looking excellent. In addition, the car has a factory-correct convertible top, the chrome has been replated, and the car rides on 15-inch turbine-style knock-off wheels clad with 215/75 whitewall radial tires.
The interior of this car looks as nice as the exterior. the black vinyl upholstery is both completely correct and in excellent condition. The car features power steering, a beautiful factory-style three-spoke wood steering wheel, and an aftermarket retro-look AM/FM cassette stereo. Like all C2 Corvettes, this car features full instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, temperature, battery, and fuel level. All gauges have been restored.
Lift the hood and you find the numbers-matching L75 327ci V8 with 300 horsepower. It is backed by a four-speed close-ratio manual gearbox. Both the engine and gearbox have been rebuilt, and this Corvette has recently undergone a comprehensive service.
The condition of the underside of this Corvette is as good the rest of the car. It features a heavy-duty independent rear end with a Positraction differential set up with 3.55 gears. The car (like all 1964 Corvettes) has four-wheel drum brakes and a dual exhaust system.
I was wondering what it would cost to restore a decent C2 Corvette so I called by friend Kevin Mackay of Corvette Repair Inc., one of the best Corvette restoration shops on the planet. He figures it would cost well more than $100,000 to restore a C2 of any kind. Think about that if you are on the fence about making a bid on this car. This is an opportunity to buy a nice C2 Corvette convertible for less than the cost of the restoration. The fact that this is a numbers-matching example that was restored to the exact specifications from when it was built makes this car look like one to own. If you are interested though you should bid soon as the auction for this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette L79 convertible ends on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. (MST).
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