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VIN 40837S110668












































   
Car Year: 1964
Car's approximate birthday: February 6, 1964
 
Owner: 1) Fantasy Junction
City: Emeryville
State: California
Country: United States
 
Purchase date: Undefined
Status: Current Owner
 
Nickname: 40837S110668
State: Race Car
 
Exterior: 912 Silver Blue (14.04%)
Interior: Blue (Vinyl)
Softtop: Other Color
Wheels: Other Color
 
Body: St. Louis 4475
 
Delivery Dealer Zone: Unknown
Delivery Dealer Code: Unknown
 
Options: RPO Option Percentage
Sold [%]
Sales Price
[$]
  837 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (250hp) 37.36% 4,252.00
  Total   0.000002018259886%
(1 Cars)
4,252.00
 
Factory job nr.: Unknown
Export Car: Non Export Car
Other details: Trim Tag: 490BA Blue Vinyl, 912AA Silver Blue
Body Date Code:F6 (02/06/1964)
 
Car history:
Posted 02/09/2020

Seen at: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/chevrolet/corvette/2349795.html

1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe B Production Racecar
VIN 40837S110668
Blue with Black Interior

Steeped in a rich performance history on both the open road and competition
racetracks all over the world, the Chevrolet Corvette has become one of the
most sought-after cars for vintage racing events. Known for their durability,
great looks, and reasonable track costs, the Sting Ray continues to be a great
car for capable drivers looking to confidently compete in sanctioned vintage events.

This particular car was sold new in California, documented by a 1977 California
registration assigned to Adriene Moffat Provo. The next known owner, Doug
VanDorsten, purchased the car by early 1990. After VanDorsten's purchase,
Herlinger Corvette was engaged to restore the car to vintage specifications.
Herlinger's restoration included restoring the disc brake conversion, legal per
the 1967 SCCA GSR rule book. The detailed Herlinger invoices retained with
the car, show extensive mechanical and cosmetic work performed throughout
the early 1990s.

After the restoration, the car went on to compete in HMSA, CSRG, and SVRA
events as documented in the two SCCA logbooks accompanying the car. Entries
from 1990-2019 include events at Sears Point, Thunderhill, and Laguna Seca.
In 2013, Bruce Trenery, owner of Fantasy Junction purchased this Corvette.
Trenery campaigned the car in races from 2015-2019, including recently qualifying
4th at the 2019 Sonoma Speed Festival. During the course of his ownership,
Trenery ran the car with a few specially prepared engines. In 2019, Trenery
purchased the 327 engine currently installed in the car. Prepared by Tom
Armstrong for use in Susan Armstrong's well-known Z06, the engine was a good,
used race unit, built in 2009. The car has been run several times in the Monterey
Historics and Reunion as well as the Wine Country Classic and the Daytona 24HR.
Classic where it finished on the podium in both appearances.

Documented with 30 years of records and service performed by experts in
vintage racecars, this Corvette is currently outfitted with the Armstrong built
327 cubic inch V8 engine, 4-speed Muncie transmission, original type front
suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. A set of America Racing magnesium
wheels and Goodyear Blue Streak racing tires complete the racing set up. The
car is currently running 3:90 gears great for Sears Point, Thunderhill, Laguna
Seca. A 3:08 ring and pinion is also included with the car, which is perfectly
suited for running at Daytona up to 160 mph.

In 2013 extensive work was performed on the car in preparation for the racing
season. A new fire suppression system was installed, a brake and differential
service was done, fuel cell service, and a new oil cooler installed. More recently,
the limited slip rear end, differential, and transmission were rebuilt, and the
clutch replaced. The 327 engine currently in the car was built in 2009 by Tom
Armstrong to full race specifications. Having previously been installed in Susan
Armstrong's Z06, Trenery purchased and installed it in 2019. The rebuild
included an Isky Red Zone Lifter set, JC pistons, Isky valve spring set for flat
tappet cam and stock rockers, titanium valves, new cylinder heads, coated
main and rod bearings, Duramoly gapless standard oil tension ring set, and
Cometric head gaskets. When completed the engine was dyno tested putting
out numbers in the mid to high 400 hp. Although the engine still runs, it tends
to run hot and thus will need to be freshened prior to running in the 2020 season.

Today the overall condition of this Corvette is representative of cosmetics
consistent with a durable racecar that has seen track time, but shows no
evidence of significant damage. The condition overall has held-up but the finish
now shows cracks in the paint, and sink marks in various locations. The blue
paint is glossy and the body panels are well-aligned. The power bulge hood is a
nice touch, which was installed prior to 1990 as the previous owner reportedly
was running the car with both a 427 and 327 engine depending on the class he
was campaigning that year. The hood releases from the inside and hinges
forward, consistent with the stock configuration. Both doors open and shut
without issue, via stock chrome plated door handles. The retractable headlight
doors fit properly to the hood and can be raised manually. A functional lightbar
installed underneath the forward hood edge gives good illumination at night.
With the major chrome trim removed, the car has a vicious look reminding
everyone of the original shark themes that influenced these cars when they
were first designed. The external chrome plated hinged fuel door is still in place
and functional. The aggressive flat black side pipes deliver a menacing sound,
coupled with the yellow American Racing mag wheels. The rear window has
been replaced with a lighter clear plastic material and the side glass and heavy
framework have also been removed. The overall exterior presentation is
menacing and purposeful with a commanding stance that demands respect for
the capabilities of this car.

Inside, a Recaro driver's racing seat (installed in 2013) has been fitted along
with a newer roll bar, fitted in the 1990s. The former roll bar, used in races
prior to 1990, must have been removed during restoration and thus, the
number for that roll bar is no longer with the car. The remainder of the interior
is sparse and functional with generally good cosmetics including the traditional
Corvette twin-binnacle dashboard and a passenger seat with a Simpson
harness. A nice surviving touch are the black leather inner door panels, which
appear to be the original panels that came with the car when delivered new.

Under the hood, the 327 engine is all business with components and features
that remind us of how simple and effective the powerful and torquey 327
engine could be. Clean and purposeful, the engine compartment is tidy and
roomy, making for easy trackside adjustments or changes as needed.
Underneath the car, the suspension, driveline components, performance
equipment, and brakes all appear properly serviced and typical of a racecar
that has been run in recent events. The car comes with the 3:08 ring and
pinion, an original driver's seat, and several miscellaneous Corvette parts
removed from the car when it was converted to race configuration. Also
included is a 3 inch file folder, filled with receipts dating back to the early
1990s, reference specifications, dyno and build sheets from engine currently
installed in the car, suspension setting information, SCCA logbooks dating back
to 1990, and a spare set of American Racing mag wheels.

With over 30 years of documented history, professional preparation, and years
of vintage racing history, this Corvette Coupe B Production racecar is ready for
another exciting chapter in its racing life. Capable of running toward the front,
this vintage Corvette is an inexpensive ticket into some of the greatest vintage
events hosted throughout the world.
 
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