The second-generation Corvette debuted in 1963, with the shortest production run of any generation. That first year is especially coveted because of the split-window coupe, a one-year-only design. But the ’64 is no slouch—it’s part of the era when Zora Arkus-Duntov, the father of the Corvette’s performance legacy, took full control.
One of the most significant advancements in the C2 was the introduction of an independent rear suspension, a massive upgrade over the solid axle of the first-gen cars. That made these Corvettes far more capable on twisty roads—something this restomod featured in a video from Raiti’s Rides on YouTube.
This is a 1964 Corvette Stingray convertible finished in Tuxedo Black with a bold red stinger hood. The car draws design inspiration from the ’67 big-block models. It rides on 17-inch American Racing Torque Thrust wheels with BFGoodrich tires, and it features four-wheel disc brakes—an upgrade from the factory drum setup that was standard in 1964.
Under the hood is a 502-cubic-inch GM Performance crate engine paired with a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission. This big-block V8 delivers over 400 horsepower and more than 500 lb-ft of torque.
