I’m sorry. I’ve strayed.

[71mach351]

I’ve added another to my garage. I’m now the owner of my parents 1964 Corvette. My brother has had it since my dad died 20 years ago. He now has no interest in it, so now it’s mine. It was ordered in April 1964 by my parents. Still original paint and engine but the frame was replaced in the 80s due to a few years of winter driving. I don’t think I’ll be driving the Mach much this year.

 

[will e]

I always loved those vetts. Such a good looking car and you never mistake them for something else. Iconic for sure.

if you are going to stray, do it right.

 

[Lazarus]

That’s a real beauty brother.

 

[71ProjectJunk]

I love the C2's beautiful car!

 

[timachone]

Beautiful - you've done it all right

Congratulations!

Enjoy it and have fun!

 

[rio1856]

Awesome car!! Enjoy it and "Drive it like you stole it!!"

 

[Kilgon]

Nice looking car from the picture. I always been a big fan of the early 60's vettes. Just give the stang a little love every now and then and she will always be there waiting for you.

 

[nhford]

Nice ride.
You may be the talk of the street with a Ford & Chevy in the same lot.

 

[rvrtrash]

Nothing wrong with keeping a "family" car in the family. Shows respect.

 

[Greg]

I really don't believe in being a Ford only person as we should all experience others. Too many awesome cars made. Is that a Shelby in the garage?

 

[71mach351]

Is that a Shelby in the garage?

no. ’73 convertible I sold a few years ago.

 

[Steve McMahan]

How much for the soon to be neglected Mach 1?

 

[Fabrice]

It's one of the nicest vette even made for sure. I read 13,925 convertible were made that year vs 8304 coupe. Quite popular considering it's a far from practical car. Sexiness won
There's one red 64 or 65 vert driving around here that I see from time to time, can't tell which year.
What's the engine in it?

 

[71mach351]

What's the engine in it?

327ci/250hp. Mom and dad were on a budget In their 20s. Only option he got was white wall tires. Total stripper model. Radio delete, smallest engine, 3 speed manual But has a 4 speed now. I have the sales receipt for $4300. and a vw bug trade in. It was their only car through the 60s.

 

[tpj71mach]

Beautiful car! My own history is with Chevy's, this 71 Mach that I am restoring now is my first since my 73 Mach 1 back in high school. I attached pictures of my last three restoration projects. This explains why I am in such need of all the great knowledge you guys on this forum are willing to share, as my knowledge base lately is of a different nature shall we say.

 

[Airich91]

With all older cars disappearing on a daily basis, I don't care if it's a Chevy, Ford, Chrysler or AMC. I appreciate them all. BTW, Beautiful Vette.

 

[73CobraJet]

The best body style of Corvette in my opinion Blasphemy forgiven!! LOL! Nice to see family heirlooms kept in the family! Enjoy!

 

[OLE PONY]

It's great you all have kept it in the family all these years.

 

[71ProjectJunk]

With all older cars disappearing on a daily basis, I don't care if it's a Chevy, Ford, Chrysler or AMC. I appreciate them all. BTW, Beautiful Vette.

You are like me, I like everything. I have been looking for a 4 speed bench seat Demon 340 for a while, had one in high school and I loved that car. A 454 4 speed bench seat El Camino, is something else I lust for, and lets not mention a 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler, or a 455 4 speed Trans Am, or.... I could go on forever. Ohhh a 1970 Torino Cobra 429 SCJ 4 speed.

 

[timachone]

You are like me, I like everything. I have been looking for a 4 speed bench seat Demon 340 for a while, had one in high school and I loved that car. A 454 4 speed bench seat El Camino, is something else I lust for, and lets not mention a 1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler, or a 455 4 speed Trans Am, or.... I could go on forever. Ohhh a 1970 Torino Cobra 429 SCJ 4 speed.

You speak for me!

If only I had the money, time, a big garage and own petrol station...

But sure I am blessed to have this Mach 1. And a Challenger R/T as a daily. So can't complain.

But I know, from time to time the big ol' Hot Wheels Syndrome comes back... Aaah, those cars! I love them - every car manufacturer had it's diamonds in a time!