1964 Z06?

[Rick A.]

Folks,

Did anyone see the recent listing in the August Hemmings for a 1964 Z06??????? Here is what the ad says:

1964 Z06 coupe, 36 gallon tank, J56 brakes, REAL red with red interior, radio delete, heater delete, original knock-offs, 375 hp, 4-spd, 3:70 posi, numbers match, not a restamp, body-off restoration - $150,000. 631-471-4603 days. NY

[Duke W.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

There is no such thing as a '64 Z06, but since all the '63 Z06 package equipment was available as separate options, one could configure an "equivalent Z06" in '64. Also, there was no "radio delete" in '63 or'64. Since a radio was not part of any base model equipment package, it is simply a "no radio car". There was a heater delete option (C-48) in '63 and '64, and a 63 Z06 could be ordered with or without a heater. Also, you could order a Z06 with a radio if you wanted. Same applies to a '64 "equivalent Z06".

Of the unbundled options, J-56 HD brakes represent the least ordered in '64 - 29, which would be the upper limit on the number of '64 "equivalent Z06" and it could be less, which makes a '64 "equivalent Z06" much rarer than a '63 Z06.

Duke

[Rick A.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

Duke,

thanks for the thorough response as usual - thought the guy who had the ad was smoking something! but, you never know with how well everything was "documented" prior to 1967! looks like the guy in New York is trolling for a buyer who doesn't know anything about 1964 Vettes!

[Mike L.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

Since were on the subject of 1964 Z06? cars many, many years ago there was a REAL 64 Conv. in the Northeast with ALL the Z06 options on it, this was NOT a made-up car,real deal. All the Z06 parts were removed from this car, I know this for a fact!!! So GM made atlease one car.

[Rich G.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

Just went to Hemmings web site to read the ad, since I am in the 631 area code too, and noticed there is another 1964 ZO6 for sale by Lengendary Motorcars of Canada. These things are getting as common as 1967 L88's! :-)

Rich Giannotti

[Loren L.]

Duke is ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. *NM*

[Duke W.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

If you ordered a '64 with L-84, M-20, G-81, F-40, and J-56, you had the same equipment configuration as a second iteration '63 Z06. Add N-03 and P-48, and you had the same spec sheet equipment as the first iteration '63 Z-06 except that first iteration would not have been delivered with KOs.

Notwithstanding the above, a so-equipped '64 is NOT A Z-06 because the equipment was not bundled under that special performance equipment package option number in '64.

Let's not help promulgate junk history!

Duke

[Dennis C.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

One of the most accurate responses I've read on this board. Thanks Duke.

[Mike L.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

the 64 Corvette I'm talking about Had all the equiptment as a 63 Z06 package,no 36 gal. tank of course, but KO wheels, didn't want to mislead anyone about it being a 64 Z06!!

[John C.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

Rather than label this seller as ignorant or devious, could it be possible that he was merely trying to signify the importance of the options in a way that most Corvette enthusiasts could relate to? It's a rhetorical question, no reply needed unless you just feel like criticizing something.

[Rich G.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

John

No, I don't feel like critcizing anything. Just curious. I re-read my post and I don't think I tried to label anybody. I apologize if you read it that way.

Rich Giannotti

[John C.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

I don't feel like apologizing, why should you?

My comment was directed toward virtually all of the replies on this thread, not just yours.

[Rick A.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

If the posting had stated that it was configured with "Z06-like" options or something along those lines, I wouldn't have posted the ad! The ad specifically states that it is a 1964 Z06! So, yes, I believe the individual is either not intelligent about Corvettes, or trying to catch someone with their pants down!

[Duke W.]

Re: 1964 Z06?

Something like: "unbundled HD options from the '63 Z-06 package - F40 HD suspension J-56 HD brakes, L-84 FI engine, M-20 four-speed transmission, G-81 positraction axle; equivalent to a '63 Z-06", would be more appropriate than calling it a Z-06.

Duke